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Originally posted by WebMaster@Jan 3 2006, 07:42 AM
I think it is a good decision, it will give chance to the Sikhs who want to join army, but not really beneficial for the army as it doesn't need much troops. Also of course the balances should be made for future numbers of active and reserve troops.
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We need to make it free for everybody to join, cause the population of sikh in Pakistan i think is not even less than .5 %.
 
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US army hands over relief equipment
Published: Tuesday, 14 February, 2006, 09:17 AM Doha Time

MUZAFFARABAD: The US military handed over equipment worth $2.5mn to the Pakistan army as it wound up its biggest ever external relief operation for the survivors of last year’s devastating Kashmir earthquake.

The US military had turned over three D-7 bulldozers, 10 dump trucks, seven 100-kilowatt generators and four generator skids to Pakistan army engineers as part of the ongoing “transition from relief to construction,” a statement said.

“This equipment is vital to the continuing mission of rebuilding Pakistan,” Commander of the US Disaster Assistance Centre Rear Admiral Michael LeFever said in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistani zone of Kashmir.

The US military also intended to hand over an 84-bed mobile army surgical hospital they had set up in Muzaffarabad, it said in a statement.

The US Navy’s mobile construction unit, known as the Seabees, joined the relief operation after the October 8 quake in Pakistan. They constructed 70 temporarily shelters and 15 transitional shelters to be used as schools.

The massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake killed more than 73,000 people in Pakistan and left some 3.5mn homeless.

In a phased withdrawal the US military is to pull out around 750 American troops by the end of March.

Pakistan is to launch a massive reconstruction effort in the quake-hit zone in March after the end of the current harsh Himalayan winters.

The US has pledged $510mn for relief and rehabilitation and also promised to aid the rebuilding of the infrastructure, housing, education and healthcare facilities. - AFP

http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/arti...41&parent_id=23
 
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Two Pak soldiers killed in grenade explosion at checkpoint in tribal region
(AP)

19 March 2006

MIRAN SHAH - A grenade exploded at a roadside military post in a restive tribal region in northwestern Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, killing two soldiers, officials said on Sunday.


The explosion was apparently triggered by accident Saturday near Miran Shah, the main town in North Waziristan, an intelligence official said on condition of anonymity because of the secretive nature of his job.

He gave no other details, but a security official, who also requested anonymity in line with policy, said that authorities are investigating to determine whether the soldiers were attacked by militants.

The soldiers were manning a security post about 35 kilometers (21 miles) northeast of Miran Shah, officials said.

Security officials have said Arab, Central Asian and Afghan militants, backed by local tribesmen, are in North and neighboring South Waziristan regions, which both border Afghanistan.

Clashes between security forces and Islamic militants earlier this month in North Waziristan left more than 100 fighters and eight soldiers dead, military officials have said.

Pakistan - a key US ally in the war against terrorism - has deployed thousands of troops in the region to track down militants.

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle...bcontinent&col=
 
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Keeping in mind the VERY close relationship between DENEL and Pakistan....what do you guys think of this latest news..??

Denel Shatters Artillery Records

(Source: Denel; issued April 18, 2006)

In a continuing drive to improve its acknowledged lead in tube artillery systems, Denel managed to fire to 75 kilometres last week, shattering all previous artillery records.

This range improvement was achieved on 11 April 2006 with the latest G6-52L, Denel's extended range version of its renowned G6 self-propelled artillery system. It fired V-LAP projectiles which use both base-bleed and rocket-assist technology to extend the range.

The ammunition was conditioned at 50 degrees C as part of a safety qualification for an upcoming manned user trial. The gun fired at an elevation of 1 000 metres above sea level at the Alkantpan firing range near Prieska in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

What makes this achievement more remarkable is the excellent consistency achieved, with a probable error of only 0.38% of range fired.

"We'll be able to further improve on this accuracy in future by applying range correcting fuze technology on which Denel has started to work," explained Mr Bastiaan Verhoek, Executive Manager at DLS Lyttelton, a Denel company in Pretoria.

Artillery systems in many parts of the world, such as within NATO, are specified to fire shorter ranges, mainly in the interest of standarization.

"For these requirements we do supply guns and ammunition systems too, but because we use the same design technologies, Denel can do so with much more confidence and greater margins of safety," he added.

"With these latest firing trials, Denel showed that it remained the world leader in development of long range artillery ballistic systems," Verhoek concluded.

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Afghans, Pakistan, U.S. to hold first joint drill

By Sayed Salahuddin

KABUL (Reuters) - The U.S. military plans to hold its first joint military exercises with Afghanistan and Pakistan along the border of the two countries, a spokesperson for the military said on Monday.

The manoeuvres, called Inspired Gambit, will be in the form of an "air assault" and are expected to be launched next month, Colonel Laurent Fox told a regular news briefing.

Fox gave no reason for the exercise to be held now, but said the U.S. military and the countries needed to cooperate closely to fight an insurgency by the Taliban and Islamic militant allies such as Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda network.

But the exercise comes amid a rise in attacks by militants in recent weeks in areas of Afghanistan close to the border with Pakistan, and in Pakistan's tribal area of north Waziristan.

Bin Laden and other militants are believed to be hiding in the porous tribal border area.

Earlier this month, Pakistan's army said it killed an Egyptian al Qaeda member, wanted for involvement in the 1998 bombing of the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, along with six other militants in Waziristan, where close to 300 militant tribesmen have been killed in fighting since early March.

Afghan officials have often complained that since the Taliban's 2001 ouster, insurgents have used Pakistani soil to launch attacks inside Afghanistan.
Both Islamabad and Kabul have accused each other of not doing enough to curb the cross-border movement of militants along the border areas.

U.S.-led forces invaded Afghanistan in 2001 and overthrew the Taliban government after its leaders refused to hand over bin Laden, who masterminded Sept. 11 attacks on the United States.

A tripartite commission involving the U.S. military, Afghanistan and Pakistan held a regular meeting last week.

A joint statement said the three had agreed to enhance "communication and coordination" to fight the militants in the border area, something President George W. Bush called for during a visit to Islamabad last month.

http://in.today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=topNews&storyID=2006-04-24T231132Z_01_NOOTR_RTRJONC_0_India-246225-1.xml
 
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Transport United beats Pakistan Army
Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006, @ 08:14:21 EDT
13 May 2006- Bhutanese national league champions Transport United downed Pakistan Army with a solitary goal in the second match of the on-going AFC President’s Cup in Kuching, Malaysia yesterday evening.

Utd’s quest for the semi’s berth would be decided when it clashes with Chinese Taipei’s Tatung on Sunday.

In its debut match of the tournament on Wednesday, a last minute surprise resulted in Transport United losing 1-2 to Cambodia’s Khemara.

The ‘tough’ seesaw match first had Khemara in the lead when midfielder Srey Veasna scored just before the breather. Transport United’s striker Ugyen Wangchuk levelled it in the 66th minute.

However, Khemara’s Kim led the team to victory with a last minute score.
“We missed a few chances that came our way and we have to rectify our mistakes in the next match,” coach Nidup Dorjee said in a post-match press conference. “My players lacked finishing skills.”

Khemara’s coach Jo Young agreed that luck was on his side. “It was a very tough match. Both the teams had equal chances of winning but I am pleased with my players performance.” In the inaugural match of the tournament, Chinese Taipei’s Tatung club thrashed Pakistan Army with a 4-1 victory.

Pakistan Army began the slide with an ‘own goal’ in the 11th minute and was down with two more before the breather. A consolation came when the Army’s Jaffar Hussain managed to pull one back.

On Thursday, at the opening Group B match, Sri Lanka’s Ratnam Sports Club downed Nepal’s Manang Marshyangdi (MMC) with a 2-0 win.

Though MMC controlled the game, Sri Lanka’s Kasun Jayasuria found the net during a quick counter-attack in the 66th minute. Mate Mohamed Rawme Mohideen was again on the target in the 89th minute.

In the other match the same day, Tajikistan’s Vakhsh beat last year’s runners-up Dordoi-Dynamo of Kyrgyzstan’s 3-0.

Vakhsh’s opened their account in the 24th minute and added two more in the 62nd and 81st minute.

Yesterday evening, Chinese Taipei’s Tatung played against Cambodia’s Khemara. Today in Group B, Sri Lanka’s Ratnam Sports Club will play against Kyrgyzstan’s Dordoi-Dynamo while Tajikistan’s FC Vakhsh will play against Nepal’s MMC.

http://www.kuenselonline.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6942
 
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Pakistan largest troops contributor in UN mission

A conference of top army generals were told on Tuesday that Pakistan is the single largest contributor in the UN peacekeeping force across the world.

Pakistan is currently the largest troop contributing country in the world with 10,057 troops deployed in 11 UN Missions, a statement from the army's Inter-Services Public Relations said.

It added that Pakistan has, in addition, sent 130 UN Observers and 55 Staff Officers worldwide.

The conference was chaired by President General Pervez Musharraf.

Pak Army enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide for its professionalism and dedication in tasks as Blue Helmets, the statement said.

The participants of the conference were apprised about Pak Army's UN Peacekeeping missions abroad.

President Musharraf has expressed satisfaction over situation along Pakistan's eastern borders with India and continuation of ceasefire, which he said would augur well for improvement of Pak-India relations.

The conference also reviewed operational preparedness, training aspects and administrative matters of the Army.

President Musharraf praised the high level of operational preparedness and training standards achieved by the formations, adding that development of the Army would continue commensurate to threat and operational needs.

http://www2.irna.ir/en/news/view/menu-234/0704187023143302.htm
 
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Corps Commander Gujranwala witnesses bridging exercise near Sialkot

ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (APP): Corps Commander Gujranwala,
Lieutenant General Waseem Ahmed Ashraf on Wednesday witnessed
a bridging exercise near Sialkot and saw Engineer troops engaged
in laying various categories of bridges.
The bridge laying exercise is a regular feature of annual
training aimed at evaluating and enhancing the professional and
technical skill of troops.
While informally addressing officers and men taking part in
the exercise Lieutenant General Waseem Ahmed Ashraf said that
"Sappers" have an extremely significant role to play in war as well
as in peace throughout the year, hence they must attain optimum
proficiency in achieving their assigned task.
The only way to achieve mastery in their field is through
professionalism, dedication, hard work and mission-oriented
training, he added.
He appreciated the proficiency of troops and their training
standards and urged them to utilize this opportunity to the
maximum.
Earlier on arrival at the bridging site, Corps Commander
Lieutenant General Waseem Ahmed Ashraf was received by General
Officer Commanding Major General Muhammad Ahsan Mehmood.

APP
 
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Country’s armed forces equipped with latest weapon systems; President Musharraf


RAWALPINDI, May 7 (APP): President Pervez Musharraf Wednesday said Pakistan’s armed forces were equipped with latest weapon systems, with high operational preparedness to make country’s defence impregnable. Addressing the Officers, JCO(s) and jawans of 4 AK Regiment at a darbar here the President said the operational preparedness of country’s armed forces was the best in the world and defence of the country was in safe hands.

Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kiyani, Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Mohsin Kamal and senior officers attended the event.

The President said that Pakistan was a peaceful country but a strong defensive line was a sine qua non for the attainment of peace.

He said there was always room for enhancement of training and the level of operational preparedness of country’s armed forces.

Emphasizing the need for having a strong economic base of, the President said security of the country was directly associated with its economic development and progress.

He lauded the services of 4 AK Regiment during war and peace and wished the unit success in its new station of duty. The unit has been performing duties of Guard Battalion at Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Associated Press of Pakistan.
 
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118th PMA Long Course



Passing-out cadets advised to develop better intellectual calibre

Sunday, October 19, 2008
RAWALPINDI: The primary objective underlying a wholesome training paradigm at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) is transformation of talented youth into dedicated professionals, effective military leaders and enlightened human beings.

According to a press release, Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Muhammad Masood Aslam stated this while addressing the graduating cadets at the convocation ceremony of 118th Long Course at PMA, Abbottabad, on Saturday. He was the chief guest on the occasion.

The corps commander said that profession of arms demands both the qualities of head and heart to meet the challenges of the complex modern battlefield. To inculcate these qualities, he said, the curriculum followed at the PMA caters for the intellectual growth, moral uplift and academic refinement of the cadets along with their basic military training. “Each year, the academy replenishes the ranks of Pakistan Army with dynamic young leaders, eager to take up any challenge for the sake of their nation and profession,” he added.

Advising the cadets, he said that as future military leaders they must aspire for maturity of judgment, breadth of vision, depth of knowledge of human nature and mastery of profession as their foremost objectives. “Your leadership will succeed only when you demonstrate a better intellectual calibre than that of your subordinates,” he stressed.

Earlier in his welcome address, PMA Commandant Major General Raheel Sharif said that at the PMA, personality development and intellectual grooming of the cadets assume primary importance. He said the convocation ceremony marks the completion of academic training of the cadets.

Later, Lieutenant General Muhammad Masood Alsam gave away degrees and medals to the graduating cadets. Academy Senior Under Officer Aamir Saeed Khan Niazi received Science Medal for being the best in academics. Battalion Senior Under Officer Junaid Yousaf received the COAS Medal and Physical Efficiency Medal. Humanities Madel went to Gentleman Cadet Adnan Mustafa whereas Battalion Senior Under Officer Syed Isfand Yar Ahmed Bokhari was given Tactics Medal in military subjects. Gentleman Cadet Abid Gul Afiridi achieved Shooting Medal.

In Ladies Integrated Course-3, Sergeant Sobia Shaheen and Lady Cadet Sana Saleem attained Physical Efficiency and Shooting Medals, respectively. Ghaznavi Company was given Professional Efficiency Trophy for getting first position in training while Aurangzeb Company achieved Commandant’ss Trophy.
 
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Rawalpindi, October 20: An impressive passing out parade of Female Medical Cadets of Integrated Course – 37 was held at the Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute today. Major General Shahida Badsha, Advisor in Paediatrics, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. 47 Lady Medical Cadets were commissioned in Army Medical Corps.
Congratulating the passing out cadets on the successful completion of their training, Major General Shahida Badsha said that the medical is the noblest of professions and extremely demanding so they will have to uphold highest professional standards coupled with sympathy, care and devotion.
It is worth mentioning here that Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute (AFPGMI) adjacent to Combined Military Hospital is the oldest Postgraduate Medical education facility in the country. It was established in 1953 as Pakistan Army Medical Corps School in Lahore.
The Institute offers training programmes in a board array of clinical nursing and administrative disciplines. Training provided by the institute is recognized by PMDC, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan and General Medical Council UK. Nursing College of the Institute offers basic diploma and graduate courses duly approved by Pakistan Nursing Council.
Later, Major General Shahida Badsha, reviewed the parade and gave awards to cadets. Commandant's Cane was received by Company Senior Under Officer Sumbal Nida for being the best cadet in the course. Drill trophy was received by Battalion Under Officer Saima Mukhtar and Range Efficiency Trophy was received by Medical Cadet Naheed Pathan, whereas, Medical Cadet Rabia Mohsin won the Physical Efficiency Trophy. Ayesha Company won Commandant's Trophy for being the best company.
A large number of serving and retired officers from Army Medical Corps and relatives of passing out cadets witnessed the parade.

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Major General Shahida Badsha giving away the Commandant's Cane to Company Senior Under Officer Sumbal Nida of Ladies Integrated Course-37 during passing out parade held at Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute Rawalpindi on Monday. (20-10-2008) - Photo ISPR.
 
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Rawalpindi, November 29: “Soldiering is commitment to a sacred cause and in order to measure up to the challenges of this profession, you have to work relentlessly and selflessly”. These remarks were made by, Corps Commander Rawalpindi, Lieutenant General Tahir Mahmood, who was chief guest at the passing out parade of Mujahid Officer at Jhelum, on 29 November 2008.
Congratulating the cadets, he expressed that “the efficiency of your under command depends on your competence as a leader and the strength of your character”. Later, Corps Commander reviewed the parade and gave away awards to the position holders. On the occasion, a large number of military, civilian officials, guests of the cadets and notables of the area were also present. Earlier, on arrival at Jhelum, General Officer Commanding, Major General Khadim Hussain received the Corps Commander.

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Corps Commander Rawalpindi, Lieutenant General Tahir Mahmood, reviewing the passing out parade of Mujahid Cadets at Jhelum on Saturday. (29-11-2008) – Photo ISPR
 
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