Chief of Army Staff | General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.

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COAS visits ASFC, interacts with officers and men

ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Thursday visited Headquarters Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC) in Rawalpindi. He was briefed about the operational preparedness of the Force.

COAS interacted with officers and troops and appreciated their professionalism and high morale. Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Lieutenant General S.Absar Hussain, Commander ASFC.

Lieutenant General Khalid Ahmad Kidwai (Retired), Director General Strategic Plans Division was also present on the occasion.

 

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Gen Kayani to decide on N Waziristan operation’

* Gilani vows not to bow down to extremism, terrorism
* Military action to be conducted wherever govt writ is challenged

LAHORE/SWAT: Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Kayani will decide about a military operation in North Waziristan, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on Saturday.

Addressing a public gathering for the distribution of compensatory cheques among the victims of Swat and Malakand, the PM said the government’s writ would be established at all costs.

The PM vowed not to bow down to extremism and terrorism, and to launch a military operation anywhere that served as a safe haven for terrorists.

He said if the government failed to protect the people and their property, it will prove that it has been unable to fulfil its obligations, and “we will not let that happen”.

Govt writ: Gilani said, “Military operations will be conducted at all places where the government’s writ is challenged.” He said the stability of Pakistan and the world are interlinked.

Accepting the long-standing demands of the people of Swat and Malakand, the PM also announced the construction of a university in Swat and approved the Malakand Tunnel, for which funds would be obtained from the aid under the Kerry-Lugar law and the Friends of Democratic Pakistan.

Gilani also condemned Friday’s anti-minorities incidents in Lahore and said the government will do all it can to protect the lives of the people, including minorities.

He recalled that the decision to conduct a military operation in Swat and Malakand was taken as a last resort, as the government wanted to ensure that peace was not disturbed and people were protected at all costs.

Gilani said the nation had foiled the militants’ agenda to destabilise the country and declared in unequivocal terms that peace and prosperity in Pakistan had a direct effect on regional and world peace.

“I’ve told the world community clearly that maintenance of peace in Pakistan is closely linked to their prosperity. The government would take military action wherever writ of the government is challenged,” the PM said.

He said the nation had conveyed a clear message to the world that it has all the potential to protect itself against all kinds of aggression, internal or external.

Gilani also said military actions are not a permanent solution to the problem, and now it is the job of the political leadership to bring social reforms and concentrate on capacity building of law enforcement agencies to meet the post-operation situation. daily times monitor/app

 

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Decision on Kayani's extension when time comes: Gilani


Press Trust Of India
Islamabad, May 30, 2010

The issue of granting an extension in service to army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani is Pakistan's internal matter and a decision will be made when the time comes, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said.

"The extension in the term of the army chief is our own matter and a decision in this regard will be taken when the time arrives," Gilani told reporters on the sidelines of an official function on Saturday. Kayani too was present at the event.

Kayani is set to retire in November this year and there has been considerable speculation in political and diplomatic circles on whether the Pakistan People's Party-led government will grant him an extension.

Asked about launching of a military operation against the Taliban in North Waziristan tribal region, Gilani said the campaign would be started after assessing the situation.

Kayani told reporters that the military leadership will make a decision about starting the operation in North Waziristan agency.

"The decision as to when and how the military operation should be launched in North Waziristan will be taken by the military leadership keeping in view the national interests," he said.

Gilani said there would be an increase in the defence budget in the coming fiscal year. The figure will be disclosed at the time of the announcement of the next budget.

"We do not take dictation," he said.

The salaries of the armed forces had already been increased, Gilani said.

Pakistan will receive the second instalment of reimbursements for its expenses on the war on terror from the US Coalition Support Fund before the announcement of the upcoming budget, he added.


Decision on Kayani's extension when time comes: Gilani- Hindustan Times

 

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Corps Commanders satisfy army readiness

Islamabad: 129th Corps Commanders’ Conference was held at General Headquarters on Thuresday, a press release of ISPR said. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani chaired the meeting. The conference was a part of regular monthly meetings. Matters of professional interest were discussed. The Forum expressed satisfaction over the operational readiness of Army. staff report

 

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COAS reviews security sitaution in Kurram, Orakzai Agencies

PESHAWAR Jan 1 (APP): The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Tuesday visited Kurram and Orakzai Agencies and received briefing on the security situation by the local military commanders, said an ISPR release here.

He also interacted with the troops and greatly appreciated their professionalism and high morale. The COAS also met the tribal elders and thanked them for their consistent and wholehearted support to the security forces. He reassured them that return of normalcy and prosperity to the area will be ensured.

The COAS visit to Orakzai Agency marks the successful conclusion of operations in the Agency. Return of IDPs is excepted to start shortly. He appreciated the professional conduct of the operation which has cleared the Agency of terrorists.

Earlier on arrival, the COAS was received by the Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik and Inspector General Frontier Scouts, Major General Tariq Khan.

 

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Commanders satisfied over operational readiness of Army

ISLAMABAD, June 3 (APP): The 129th Crops Commanders Conference held on Thursday with Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani in the chair, expressed satisfaction over operational readiness of Pakistan Army.

The Conference was a part of regular monthly meetings. Matters of professional interest were discussed in the meeting.

 

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Army fully capable to defeat threats: Kayani

QUETTA: General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff said that Pakistan Army is well equipped, highly motivated and fully capable to defeat conventional and unconventional threats posed to the country.

He was addressing the officers of Command and Staff College, Quetta today.

It is harmonization of socio-political, administrative and military strategies that will usher an environment of peace and stability in the long term, he stressed.

Ultimately it is the will of the people and their support that is decisive. It is critical that Pakistan Army’s efforts are backed by the nation.

Urging the officers to maintain their focus on professional pursuits, the Chief of Army Staff emphasized that leadership would remain the decisive factor in the outcome of any military campaign and officers must lead by personal example.

The COAS informed the audience that efforts were being made to equip the army with modern and best possible hardware, within the given resources.

Earlier, on arrival, the Chief of Army Staff was received by Lieutenant General Javed Zia, Commander Southern Command and Major General Khalid Rabbani, Commandant Command and Staff College.

Army fully capable to defeat threats: Kayani – The Express Tribune

 

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Pak Army capable to cop with all threats posed to Pakistan : Kayani

QUETTA, Jun 08 (APP)- Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani has said that Pakistan Army is well equipped, highly motivated and fully capable to defeat conventional and un-conventional threats posed to the Country.

He made these remarks while addressing the officers of command and Staff College Quetta, here on Tuesday.

“It is harmonization of socio-political, administrative and military strategies that will usher an environment of peace and stability in country in the long term, he said, adding ultimately it is the will of the people and well sport that is decisive.

General Kayani lauded the public support and said that Pakistan Army s efforts are baked by the nation.

Urging the officers to maintain their focus on professional pursuit, the Chief of Army Staff emphasized that leadership would remain the decisive factor in outcome of any military campaign and officers must lead by personal example.

The COAS informed the audience that efforts were being made to equip the Army with modern and best possible hardware within the given resources.

Earlier, on arrival the Chief of Army Staff receive by Lieutenant General Javed Zia, Commander Southern Command and Major General Khalid Rabbani, Command and Staff College.

 

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COAS plants tree at Staff College Quetta

Quetta, June 8,(APP): General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff planted a tree during his visit to Command and Staff College, Quetta on Tuesday.

On this occasion, Lieutenant General Javed Zia, Commander Southern Command and Major General Khalid Rabbani, Commandant Command and Staff College and other senior army officers were also present.

 

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COAS visits school of Infantry and Tactics at Quetta

QUETTA,June 8, (APP): General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited School of Infantry and Tactics at Quetta today.

He was briefed about the conduct of training at the school and also visited various training facilities developed to train the Army for Future Warfare. COAS appreciated the standard of training being conducted.

Earlier, on arrival, the COAS was received by Major General Agha Muhammad Umer Farooq, Commandant School of Infantry and Tactics.

 

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Chinese Vice PM meets General Kayani

ISLAMABAD, June 10 (APP): Chinese delegation led by Vice Prime Minsiter Zhang Dejiang on Thursday called on Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.

During the meeting matters of mutual interest were discussed an ISPR press release said.

 

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Chinese deputy PM calls on COAS

ISLAMABAD: A Chinese delegation led by deputy prime Minister Zhang Dejiang called on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Tariq Majid at the General Headquarters and the Joint Staff Headquarters respectively on Thursday, according to a press release issued by the ISPR. According to the press release, the visiting dignitary discussed matters of regional security, bilateral relations, defence cooperation and other common interest with the COAS and the CJCSC. staff report