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ghazi52 · Oct 1, 2022

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UNITED NATION Peace Keeping Mission

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO , A Pakistani peacekeeper Havaldar Babar Siddique embraced martyrdom in the line of duty on UN Peace Keeping Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo.

On 30th September 2022, 6x armed assailants from Bunyamalange Armed Group approached Permanent Operation Base (POB) Minibwe, Congo in disguise to surrender their weapons as part of UN initiative.

Havildar Babar Siddique was performing the duties of Guard Commander at entry point for registering proclaimed surrenders. The Ieading assailant started discriminate firing on check post resultantly, Havaldar Babar received a gunshot on his head.
Pakistan Army troops responded immediately. Havaldar Babar was evacuated to the nearest Pakistan Army medical Aid Post but he could not survive & embraced martyrdom.

Pakistan has always played a pivotal role as responsible member of the international community to help realize ideals of global peace and security through active support in various UN Peacekeeping missions.

Our Peacekeepers have always distinguished themselves in executing challenging peacekeeping tasks in conflict torn areas through devotion and, if necessary, rendering supreme sacrifices.

So far 171 Pakistan peacekeepers have laid down their lives during various UN missions for international peace and security.

Pakistan Ka Beta · Oct 2, 2022

Raja Porus said:
Did you know that in 1999, Pakistan army crossed the LoC in Kargil & captured 7 heights from India.

Point 5353
Point Aftab-I
Bunker Ridge
Saddle Ridge
Shangruti
Dhalunag
Tiger Hill

Today, Pakistan still hold 6 of these tops. India could only take back one - Tiger hill.

@panzerkeil @Signalian can you verify this

fatman17 said:
Tiger Hill was the key

blain2 said:
All those belonged to us prior to 1971 including what is now called Tiger Hill. In 1971, the Indians did a land grab by taking over those heights (they were either very lightly manned or not manned at all by us).

What's current update ??? are we in possession of 6 or 1 peak ???

Pakistan Ka Beta · Oct 2, 2022

Chairman Dubai Port World lauds relief efforts of Pakistan Army in flood-hit areas

September 25, 2022

Chairman Dubai Port World Sheikh Ahmed Sultan Bin Sulayem called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Sunday.
Relief efforts in the wake of the devastating floods and all that can be done on the road to recovery for Pakistan were discussed.
Sheikh Ahmed Sultan, who earlier today visited flood-affected areas in Sindh, made a donation of 2.5 million dollars for the Army Relief Fund.
The visiting dignitary commended the relief efforts of Pakistan Army in the flood-affected areas and said that UAE and its leadership stand with the people of Pakistan in this time of distress.
Sheikh Ahmed Sultan committed to raise the issue of climate justice for Pakistan at the world forums.
The Army Chief thanked Sheikh Sultan for his valuable and timely support to Pakistan.
Matters of economic development in Pakistan were also discussed.
Sheikh Sultan apprised the Army Chief of Dubai Port World’s interest in investing further in Pakistan. He offered to bring other donors for Flood Relief efforts in the days ahead.
It is pertinent to mention that Dubai Port World is one of the largest port operators globally.
Sheikh Sultan also thanked Fakhar-e-Alam, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, for arranging this visit and creating awareness in UAE about the need for help in Pakistan.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1574006275779731456

Funeral prayers of Harnai helicopter crash martyrs offered

September 26, 2022

Namaz-e-Janaza of martyrs of helicopter crash during flying mission at Harnai was offered at Quetta Garrison Balochistan on Monday.
According to ISPR, Corps Commander Balochistan, Senior Military and Civil officials attended the funeral.
Jasd-e-Khaki of the Shuhada being despatched to their native town where they will be buried with full military honour.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1574402902105399296

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COAS expresses satisfaction over operational preparedness of formations

September 28, 2022

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has expressed satisfaction over operational preparedness of formations and directed them to maintain strict vigil to guard against any threat.
Chairing 251st Corps Commanders’ Conference in Rawalpindi today (Wednesday), he directed that all formations must leave no stone unturned to take action against terrorists in coordination with other Law Enforcement Agencies.
The forum undertook a comprehensive review of security environment with special focus on situation along the borders, internal security and other professional matters of the Army.
It resolved that resurgence of terrorism will not be tolerated.
The forum was also briefed in detail on external and internal security situation with particular focus on flood situation and ongoing relief efforts being undertaken by Army formations across the country.
The Corps Commanders expressed solidarity with flood victims who are braving great difficulties and resolved to extend maximum assistance for their relief and rehabilitation.
General Bajwa commended formations for reaching out people in distress and helping them to mitigate their sufferings.
He praised Army doctors and paramedics for provision of emergency medical care to flood affectees particularly children and women including measures to check spread of diseases in flood-hit areas.
The Army Chief also appreciated Army Engineers and FWO for restoring accessibility of critical routes and communication infrastructure on emergency basis.
He directed formations to focus on relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction and help restore routine life in flood affected areas.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1575084582567055360

Army Chief inaugurates Chaklala Cricket Ground

September 29, 2022

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa inaugurated newly renovated 501 Central Workshop Cricket Ground named as Chaklala Cricket Ground in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
The cricket ground was upgraded to provide state of the art sports facility to cricket fans especially for the youth of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
The sports ground will be available to students and cricket clubs of Rawalpindi and Islamabad to promote the game of cricket and provide healthy sports environment.
In his remarks, the Army Chief appreciated the efforts of Rawalpindi Corps for renovating the old cricket ground and providing an excellent cricketing facility for the city.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1575393012540129280

Pakistan Army, FC continue relief operation in flood-hit areas of Balochistan

October 01, 2022

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Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps Balochistan have continued relief and rehabilitation operations in the flood-affected areas of the province.
Pakistan Army along with the civil administration is carrying out relief activities in the calamity-stricken areas of Balochistan.
According to the details, 13 relief camps are working in the flood- affected areas of Kohlu, Bolan, Sibi, Dera Murad Jamali, Jafarabad, Nasirabad, Sohabatpur and Jhal Magsi districts where 138,878 flood-hit people were provided with cooked food along with other facilities.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1576257567038185472

Sayfullah · Oct 2, 2022

blain2 said:
All those belonged to us prior to 1971 including what is now called Tiger Hill. In 1971, the Indians did a land grab by taking over those heights (they were either very lightly manned or not manned at all by us).

And what did we do in return?