Tag: #PakistanArmy
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Pakistan Armed forces seek 20% salary raise
In a recent development, Defence ministry proposes 20 percent pay raise for armed forces. It was formally requested in the letter that was written to the finance ministry. Notably, total financial impact in respect of these services involved is RS 63.693 Bn. Pakistan in 2018 was the 20th biggest military spender in the world with…
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Coronavirus: Pakistan Army relief activities continue
Pakistan Army continues relief activities for COVID-19 across Pakistan. According to the report of Baaghi TV, Pakistan Army is continuing its activities to stop the spread of Coronavirus in Pakistan and to help the deserving people during the nation-wide lockdown. The Pakistan Army has distributed 3.5 million aid packages to deserving families across the country,…
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Pakistan Army soldier martyred
Lahore, (20th April, 2020): Terrorist activity reported in Northwaziristan by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), confirms shahadat of a Pakistan Army soldier. According to reports of Baaghi TV, terrorist activity carried out on security forces’ check post approximately ten kilometers west from Miranshah in Northwaziristan. Pakistan Army troops effectively engaged terrorists, killing five terrorists in the…
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President Alvi Confers Military Awards to Officers, Soldiers
Rawalpindi, 23 March 2020: The President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi, has been pleased to grant the Military awards to the officers and men of Pakistan Army, Navy and Air Force. 1 officer and 2 men were granted Sitara-i-Basalat, 66 Tamgha-i-Basalat, 39 Imtiazi Asnad, 65 COAS Commendation Cards, 23 Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), 112 Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and…
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“No peace with India sans resolution of Kashmir issue”, says Ch Sarwar
LAHORE, Feb 10 (APP): Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Monday said that Pakistan did not want a war against India but no peace was possible without settling Kashmir dispute. Talking to the Command and Staff College Quetta delegation comprising army officers from China, South Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Palestine, United Arab Emirates, Maldives,…
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NA passes bills allowing extension in tenures of services chiefs
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP): National Assembly on Tuesday passed three separate bills to amend Pakistan Army Act 1952, Pakistan Air Force Act 1953 and Pakistan Navy Ordinance 1961, allowing for extension in the tenures of three services chiefs. The minister for Defence Pervaiz Khan Khattak presented the bills in the House. The three bills introduced…
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President witnesses 39th Pakistan Army Rifle Association Central Meet
ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday visited Army marksmanship Firing Ranges near Jhelum to witness closing ceremony of 39th Pakistan Army Rifle Association (PARA) Central Meet, the mega shooting competition of the country. President was received by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. A total of 953 firers…
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Chief of Staff of Oman’s Armed Forces meets Gen Bajwa, discusses matters of mutual interest
RAWALPINDI, Oct 15 (APP):Chief of Staff, Sultan’s Armed Forces, Sultanate of Oman Lieutenant General Ahmed Bin Harith Al-Nabhani on Tuesday visited General Headquarters here and called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. During the meeting matters of mutual interest were discussed, a press release issued by Inter Services Public Relations said. The…
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If there’s a nuclear war between Pakistan and India…
In view of the escalating tensions in the Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) between India and Pakistan, experts from around the world are now focusing on the consequences of a war between the two nuclear powers. A recent research paper published in the International Science Journal ‘Science Advances’ reviewed the impact of a nuclear war between the…
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Army Aviation completes aerial survey for damage assessment in quake hit towns of AJK
RAWALPINDI, Sep 24 (APP):Pakistan Army’s experts have completed aerial survey of the quake stricken areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) including Mirpur, Jarikas and Jatlan where relief and rescue operation had already been launched. An earthquake with 5.8 intensity had struck various parts of the country including AJK on Tuesday afternoon. “Pakistan Army aviation…