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Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - Army wins national handball title

Army wins national handball title

LAHORE,May 11 (APP)- Pakistan Army claimed the title of National handball championship defeating Wapda by 38-27 goals in the final at Attock. Soldiers displayed brilliance and accurate shooting to take lead and strengthened it with coordination and command,said the information made available here.
Wapda put in resolute efforts to bridge in the gap but could not surpass the lead of their ever dominating opponents whose time to time changed game plan led them to success.

The event contested on league was participated by top teams of the country.

Brig Iftikhar Naseer Ahmed ,Director Army Sports was the chief guest on the occasion and gave away the trophies and prizes.

 

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Turkish land forces commander meets COAS

ISLAMABAD: Turkish Land Forces Commander General Sebahattin Isik Kosaner called on Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Wednesday.

Matters of mutual interest and defence cooperation between the two countries were discussed in the meeting. On his arrival at the GHQ, General Kosaner laid a wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. A contingent of the Pakistan Army presented a guard of honour to the Turkish commander.

Separately, General Kosaner called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of the Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Tariq Majid at the Joint Staff Headquarters.

The regional security situation and defence cooperation between the two countries were discussed during the meeting. Expressing his satisfaction over the multidimensional defence relations between the two countries, General Majid thanked the government and people of Turkey for supporting Pakistan in difficult times. app

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No PR227/2010-ISPR Dated: June 11, 2010

Islamabad - June 11, 2010: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Tariq Majid visited National Defence University, Islamabad and attended a presentation on Military Response to Low Intensity Conflict. The presentation was also attended by Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir and senior military leadership from three services.

General Tariq Majid in his concluding remarks complimented the NDU faculty and participants for keeping the right focus of these studies on our real contemporary issues. He also said that conclusive success in any present day conflict through use of military instrument alone is not possible and requires a national level response combining various segments of national power, therefore a comprehensive approach at Government as well as Armed Forces level calibrating military and non military tracks in application need no emphasis. CJCSC strongly emphasized that the militants have no geographical boundaries thus brandishing them as part of a particular area or segment of society must be avoided as it stinks of ethnicity and diviseness. He remarked that no single approach would work in an environment with multiple threat complexities warranting a comprehensive response. The Chief Guest also expressed his satisfaction on the preparedness of the Armed Forces to combat the entire spectrum of threats including its internal and external dimensions.

Earlier, on arrival at National Defence University, CJCSC was received by Lieutenant General Mohammad Yusuf, President National Defence University.

 

[hellofriends]

Both are important. India has always kneen to attack Pakistan whenever Pakistan has gotten in trouble (remember the civil war? so called the liberation war?), but this time the situation was different both countries had nukes. So i wouldn't have too much rely on border defences as the war would be highly unlikely, but satellite monitoring should be in the alert situation as many aircraft of the different country will be entering in Pakistan for relief efforts.

Keeping the nuclear technology unknown on one place was possibly the biggest challenge. However, i am sure the positions will be change as soon as relief operation gets completed, and all the countries leave.

i always listen by the pakistani media that pakistan has nuclear power so that india should be compromise on many issue. i just want to ask to member of the defence.pk that even in extreme war condition can pakistan use his nuclear weapon????
If yes : what will it's effect after nuclear attack.
if no: why not thay can use it.

 

[ejaz007]

i always listen by the pakistani media that pakistan has nuclear power so that india should be compromise on many issue. i just want to ask to member of the defence.pk that even in extreme war condition can pakistan use his nuclear weapon????
If yes : what will it's effect after nuclear attack.
if no: why not thay can use it.

These weapons shall only be used in extreme conditions such as when our existance is in danger, when one or more of our major cities are captures by enemy or conditions comparable to that. So in short we do intend to use them as I stated earlier in extreme case.

Lets just hope that such a case never arises.

 

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Pakistan asks US to provide advanced attack helicopters

* Senator John McCain voices support for Pakistani request

WASHINGTON: Pakistan has asked the United States to provide it with much-needed attack helicopters to help bolster ongoing operations against militants in the tribal areas.

Senator John McCain, a top ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, and a former US commander in Afghanistan, view Pakistan’s request favourably, according to a report that appeared in The Washington Times on Wednesday.

“I have been ambassador here for two years, and all I have to show for it is eight second-hand Mi-17 transport helicopters for a war that requires helicopters to root out al Qaeda and the Taliban,” Pakistan’s Ambassador to Washington Hussain Haqqani said. “Military operations would have been quicker and much easier to plan and execute if we had the equipment,” Ambassador Haqqani said.

The $2.5 billion in arms that Pakistan has requested includes new helicopter gunships, including AH-1W and the Apache-64-D; armed helicopters, such as the AH-6 and MD-530 Little Bird; and utility and cargo helicopters, such as the UH-60 Black Hawk, the CH-47D Chinook and the UH-1Y Huey.

Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said the US government was aware of its ally’s military equipment list.

“The Pakistan Military’s interest in additional lift is well-known, and we have tried to help meet their needs by providing several Mi-17s. We will continue to try to help them acquire the helicopters and other equipment they require to defeat the insurgents and terrorists in their midst,” Morrell said. The Pakistani Military list also includes a request for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), among the newest and deadliest high-tech arms.

Senator John McCain voiced his support for Pakistan’s request. In an interview he said, “we ought to at least consider this request.” But he also added that the US should provide “better training and maintenance for Pakistan’s military.” “There is a good argument to provide the equipment they need,” he said. app

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Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Tariq Majid has said that the world must realize the daunting internal and external challenge that Pakistan faces.

While speaking about the eradication of terrorism and violent extremism he said “Our future counter insurgency actions have to keep in perspective the larger strategic picture, especially the unfolding of events in Afghanistan and sustainability of domestic support for our counter insurgency strategy in an environment of possibly increased reactive violence and a fragile economy”

Pakistan has always supported the non proliferation efforts, and our position on disarmament issues has remained consistent and pragmatic. We however, demand our rightful place as a nuclear weapon state and reject discriminatory policies. While speaking about Fissile Material Treaty (FMT) discussions, he said that FMT is only Pakistan specific which is unacceptable to us.

While addressing the graduates General Tariq said that as future leaders and policy makers they have an obligation to carry with them the lessons learnt at National Defence University and act in supreme national interest without fear or favour. He also said that in today’s world the standing of a country is measured by its political and economic strengths, the state of development of its human resource, and the management skills of the senior leadership.

 

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Kayani meets Australian defence minister

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Kayani, who is on an official visit to Australia, discussed professional matters with Australian defence officials on Wednesday, a press release by the Inter-Services Public Relations said.

The COAS met John Faulkner, the Australian defence minister and discussed matters of mutual interest. Earlier, he laid a floral wreath at the Australian Army War Memorial, the statement said.

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Kayani meets Australian defence minister

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Kayani, who is on an official visit to Australia, discussed professional matters with Australian defence officials on Wednesday, a press release by the Inter-Services Public Relations said.

The COAS met John Faulkner, the Australian defence minister and discussed matters of mutual interest. Earlier, he laid a floral wreath at the Australian Army War Memorial, the statement said.

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General Kiyani is a great general.....bro

 

[theboss]

General Kiyani is a great general.....bro

I hope he doesnt aspire to become another uniform bearing president. Mushraff blunder was enough of a disaster while I admire is pro-pk policies. The army should stay out of politics and concentrate more on defense!

 

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Petraeus praises Pakistan efforts against terrorists
By Iqbal Choudhry

ISLAMABAD: US General David Petraeus on Monday praised Pakistan’s fight against the Taliban during a key first round of talks since taking command of US-led NATO troops in Afghanistan.

The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) commander called on Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Kayani at the General Headquarters.

“Recent events demonstrate both the common threat posed to Pakistan and Afghanistan by insurgents and the efforts that the Pakistan military is making to counter this threat,” Petraeus said, adding, “I look forward to continuing to work with General Kayani to identify areas of mutual interest and to cooperate in efforts that can help improve regional security.”

According to sources, General Petraeus briefed General Kayani about the recent military situation in Afghanistan.

The ISAF commander asked the COAS to launch a military operation against the Taliban in North Waziristan.

According to an ISPR statement, it was Petraeus’ first visit to Pakistan after assuming the command of the ISAF.

Both the military commanders discussed matters of professional interest and expressed satisfaction over the level of cooperation between the two forces.

Separately, US Ambassador Anne W Patterson also called on COAS Kayani at the General Headquarters.

The visiting dignitary remained with him for some time and discussed the matters of mutual interest.

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[mnmaria20]

weapons excercises are very important

 

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Kayani to serve for 3 more years

* Gilani praises COAS’ record in war against terror
* Says continuation of army leadership vital for success in fight

By Irfan Ghauri

ISLAMABAD: In a dramatic development, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Thursday announced an extension of three years in the service of Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Kayani, who was due to retire on November 29, this year.

In a televised speech, PM Gilani praised the “remarkable” role of the army chief in the war against terrorism and the objectives achieved by the army under his leadership in militancy-hit areas of the country.

“The success of military operations could only have been achieved under General Ashfaq Kayani’s leadership. He has been involved in planning and monitoring of operations in militancy-hit areas. These operations are at a critical stage and successful continuation of these operations required continuation in military high command,” Gilani said. “General Kayani is held in high esteem at the international level due to his excellent military leadership qualities and pro-democracy views. In the best interest of the nation, I, in a capacity as prime minister, have decided to give General Kayani a three-year extension in his service from November 29, 2010, relaxing the rules, and after consulting President Asif Ali Zardari,” Gilani said. He said the country was passing through difficult times, as the government was engaged in a war against terrorism.

Mainstream political parties including the PML-N, when contacted, opted not to give any immediate reaction to the development, saying they would announce their official statement later.

However, it is widely believed that the US played an important role in the decision, as Gen Kayani is actively engaged with the US and NATO in the strategic planning of the ongoing war against militancy.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also believed to have lobbied for General Kayani’s extension during her recent visit to Pakistan where she met the country’s top civilian and military leadership.

General Kayani succeeded General (r) Pervez Musharraf as the 14th army chief of the country on November 29, 2007. He was the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) director general before being elevated to the rank of army chief. General Tariq Majeed, the current chairman of joint chiefs of staff committee, was considered a contender for the top military slot when Musharraf appointed Kayani as his successor in the army high command. If Gen Kayani’s service had not been extended, Lt Gen Khalid Shameem Wyne –who is next on the seniority list – was expected to get the post.

At present, the Pakistan Army has two generals, 28 lieutenant generals and around 170 major generals. Three lieutenant generals were given one-year extensions in the past few months, including ISI DG Lt Gen Shuja Pasha.

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Extension in COAS’ service challenged in PHC

PESHAWAR: The prime minister’s grant of a three-year extension in the tenure of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Kayani was challenged in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday. Shahid Orakzai, a journalist-cum-lawyer, filed a writ petition in the high court under Article 199 of the Constitution, challenging the extension in the COAS’s tenure. The petitioner requested the PHC to declare the move ultra vires of the constitution. The petitioner said that through the 18th Amendment, Article 46 of the constitution was amended, under which the prime minister shall only “keep the president informed on all matters of internal and foreign policy”. Thus the petitioner claimed that under Article 46, there was no room for any face-to-face consultation between the president and prime minister. He said that under Article 243(3), the president was bound to make military appointments on the advice of the prime minister, but there was no room in the said clause to double the tenure of any of the four officers – the COAS, naval and air force chiefs, as well as the chairman joint chiefs of staff committee. The petitioner claimed that the decision of Gen Kayani’s extension was questionable, as it could adversely affect the maintenance of discipline among members of the armed forces, as emphasised in Article 8 of the constitution. The petition added that under Article 48 of the recently amended constitution, the president might, within 15 days of receiving an advice, require the cabinet or the prime minister to reconsider the advice either generally or otherwise. staff report

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Pakistan shoot down US Helicopter Drone

Pakistan Army have shoot down US and Nato Helicopter and Drone after violating the Pakistani Air Space and killing pakistani people and soldiers