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Time for the world to give more respect to Pakistan, says UK army ex-general
Murtaza Ali ShahOctober 19,2019
Visit by Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Pakistan is 'showcasing Pakistan as it is today'
LONDON: A retired senior British Army officer has said that Pakistan has established order within its borders under the military command of General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
In an article for the Spectator magazine, Major-General (retired) Jonathan David Shaw wrote that the visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Pakistan is “showcasing Pakistan as it is today” rather than the past, and that the visit shows how Pakistan has transformed its internal security situation.
Jonathan Shaw recently visited Pakistan and toured various areas. The author is the former head of the SAS, as well as being the two-star in charge of Pakistan policy. In addition to his former special forces background the Oxford educated General regularly writes for the Financial Times, Telegraph and Spectator.
“When I used to go to Pakistan regularly over the period 2009-10, I saw a country facing an existential crisis. Pakistan harbours 2.7million refugees from the 1979 then 2001 invasions in Afghanistan,” wrote the army officer, noting that the real psychological turning point for the country came after the attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar in 2014 by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which killed around 158 people.
Shaw wrote that action against militants has yielded dividends for Pakistan.
“I visited the Khyber Pass section of the 833km fence, with 700 guard forts along its route, soon to be augmented by CCTV and sensor devices. This $1bn effort has choked off the Haqqani and TTP terrorist networks. And in a further sign of national CT resolve, all those on the US ‘watch-list’ in Pakistan have been arrested. Much credit for this must go to the Chief of the Army Staff, General Bajwa. He was picked as COAS over the heads of more senior officers on account of his strong pro-democracy attitudes.”
He wrote that gen Bajwa has proved himself “an able interlocutor in trying to de-escalate tensions in Yemen, between KSA and Iran, and of course in Afghanistan.”
Jonathan Shaw wrote that General Bajwa has focused on supporting the softer aspects of societal regrowth. General Bajwa told Jonathan Shaw for the Spectator article: “A strong army needs a sovereign economy.”
He added: “His character and broad vision for the overall strength of Pakistan explains why PM Imran Khan has recently extended him for a second three year term. And he is well-matched to his PM, who has shown strength and courage with his anti-corruption drive, his Peace and Prosperity agenda and his release of the Indian pilot shot down in the Pulwama incident in Kashmir this February.”
He added: “As what has become known as the ‘Bajwa doctrine’ has it, now is not the time to ask for more from Pakistan; now is the time for the world to give more respect to Pakistan.”
Murtaza Ali ShahOctober 19,2019
Visit by Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Pakistan is 'showcasing Pakistan as it is today'
LONDON: A retired senior British Army officer has said that Pakistan has established order within its borders under the military command of General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
In an article for the Spectator magazine, Major-General (retired) Jonathan David Shaw wrote that the visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Pakistan is “showcasing Pakistan as it is today” rather than the past, and that the visit shows how Pakistan has transformed its internal security situation.
Jonathan Shaw recently visited Pakistan and toured various areas. The author is the former head of the SAS, as well as being the two-star in charge of Pakistan policy. In addition to his former special forces background the Oxford educated General regularly writes for the Financial Times, Telegraph and Spectator.
“When I used to go to Pakistan regularly over the period 2009-10, I saw a country facing an existential crisis. Pakistan harbours 2.7million refugees from the 1979 then 2001 invasions in Afghanistan,” wrote the army officer, noting that the real psychological turning point for the country came after the attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar in 2014 by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which killed around 158 people.
Shaw wrote that action against militants has yielded dividends for Pakistan.
“I visited the Khyber Pass section of the 833km fence, with 700 guard forts along its route, soon to be augmented by CCTV and sensor devices. This $1bn effort has choked off the Haqqani and TTP terrorist networks. And in a further sign of national CT resolve, all those on the US ‘watch-list’ in Pakistan have been arrested. Much credit for this must go to the Chief of the Army Staff, General Bajwa. He was picked as COAS over the heads of more senior officers on account of his strong pro-democracy attitudes.”
He wrote that gen Bajwa has proved himself “an able interlocutor in trying to de-escalate tensions in Yemen, between KSA and Iran, and of course in Afghanistan.”
Jonathan Shaw wrote that General Bajwa has focused on supporting the softer aspects of societal regrowth. General Bajwa told Jonathan Shaw for the Spectator article: “A strong army needs a sovereign economy.”
He added: “His character and broad vision for the overall strength of Pakistan explains why PM Imran Khan has recently extended him for a second three year term. And he is well-matched to his PM, who has shown strength and courage with his anti-corruption drive, his Peace and Prosperity agenda and his release of the Indian pilot shot down in the Pulwama incident in Kashmir this February.”
He added: “As what has become known as the ‘Bajwa doctrine’ has it, now is not the time to ask for more from Pakistan; now is the time for the world to give more respect to Pakistan.”
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Saudi Arabia looks to mobilise foreign militaries against Iran
Jeremy Binnie, London - Jane's Defence Weekly
23 October 2019
The chiefs of staff from the six Gulf Cooperation Council states and senior officers from several other countries at the 21 October conference in Riyadh. Source: Saudi Ministry of Defence
Saudi Arabia hosted the military chiefs of staff from the five other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and several friendly countries on 21 October to talk about how to defend the region from Iranian aggression, the Saudi Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on the same day.
"Today's meeting is to find the most appropriate ways to provide joint military capabilities that, God willing, protect vital and sensitive facilities as the region continues to suffer ongoing crises since the arrival of the Iranian revolutionary regime," the MoD quoted Saudi Chief of the General Staff General Fayyad bin Hamed al-Ruwaili as saying.
The MoD said the conference was attended by Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Jordan, the Netherlands, Pakistan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It released photographs showing that at least some of the representatives were senior - but not the top - officers from their countries.
US Central Command's (CENTCOM's) General Kenneth McKenzie was present, as was Lieutenant General Seong-yong Lee, head of strategic planning for the South Korean military, and Lieutenant General Luciano Portolano, commander of the Italian Military's Joint Operations Headquarters Command.
The officers were shown the remnants of the missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles used against Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq and Khurais oil facilities on 14 September.
Saudi Arabia looks to mobilise foreign militaries against Iran
Jeremy Binnie, London - Jane's Defence Weekly
23 October 2019
The chiefs of staff from the six Gulf Cooperation Council states and senior officers from several other countries at the 21 October conference in Riyadh. Source: Saudi Ministry of Defence
Saudi Arabia hosted the military chiefs of staff from the five other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and several friendly countries on 21 October to talk about how to defend the region from Iranian aggression, the Saudi Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on the same day.
"Today's meeting is to find the most appropriate ways to provide joint military capabilities that, God willing, protect vital and sensitive facilities as the region continues to suffer ongoing crises since the arrival of the Iranian revolutionary regime," the MoD quoted Saudi Chief of the General Staff General Fayyad bin Hamed al-Ruwaili as saying.
The MoD said the conference was attended by Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Jordan, the Netherlands, Pakistan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It released photographs showing that at least some of the representatives were senior - but not the top - officers from their countries.
US Central Command's (CENTCOM's) General Kenneth McKenzie was present, as was Lieutenant General Seong-yong Lee, head of strategic planning for the South Korean military, and Lieutenant General Luciano Portolano, commander of the Italian Military's Joint Operations Headquarters Command.
The officers were shown the remnants of the missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles used against Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq and Khurais oil facilities on 14 September.
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COAS all praise for Baloch Regiment
October 23, 2019
ABBOTTABAD - Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has praised the performance and contributions of the Baloch Regiment during peace, war as well as during internal security operations.
This he said during the Colonel Commandant installation Ceremony held at Baloch Regiment Centre in Abbottabad on Tuesday. Lieutenant General Azhar Abbass installed as new Colonel Commandant Baloch Regiment. Talking to serving and retired officers/soldiers of Baloch regiment, the Army Chief appreciated the performance and the contributions of the Baloch Regiment during peace, war as well as during internal security operations.
Earlier on arrival at Baloch Regiment Centre, the Army Chief laid floral wreath at Shuhada monument.
October 23, 2019
ABBOTTABAD - Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has praised the performance and contributions of the Baloch Regiment during peace, war as well as during internal security operations.
This he said during the Colonel Commandant installation Ceremony held at Baloch Regiment Centre in Abbottabad on Tuesday. Lieutenant General Azhar Abbass installed as new Colonel Commandant Baloch Regiment. Talking to serving and retired officers/soldiers of Baloch regiment, the Army Chief appreciated the performance and the contributions of the Baloch Regiment during peace, war as well as during internal security operations.
Earlier on arrival at Baloch Regiment Centre, the Army Chief laid floral wreath at Shuhada monument.
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Pakistan Army to Generate Electricity for its Establishments
Pakistan Army is all set to generate electricity for its garrisons and establishments across the country to cut their expenditure on power which is estimated to be around Rs 15 billion for 240 MW.
According to the reports, the Pakistan Army is planning on harnessing renewable energy through solar parks. With an aim to establish 1-5MW solar parks in each garrison, the pilot project will generate 40MW energy and no public money will be used on solar parks for 25 years
Pakistan Army is all set to generate electricity for its garrisons and establishments across the country to cut their expenditure on power which is estimated to be around Rs 15 billion for 240 MW.
According to the reports, the Pakistan Army is planning on harnessing renewable energy through solar parks. With an aim to establish 1-5MW solar parks in each garrison, the pilot project will generate 40MW energy and no public money will be used on solar parks for 25 years
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COAS, Saudi assistant defence minister discuss regional security
Photo: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Saudi Arabia Assistant Defence Minister Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al-Ayesh met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters on Wednesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, during the meeting issues of mutual interest including defence and security cooperation between both countries were discussed.
The ISPR said the army chief and Saudi assistant defence minister also spoke about the overall regional security situation.
Photo: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Saudi Arabia Assistant Defence Minister Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al-Ayesh met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters on Wednesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, during the meeting issues of mutual interest including defence and security cooperation between both countries were discussed.
The ISPR said the army chief and Saudi assistant defence minister also spoke about the overall regional security situation.
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Where is this ? There is another one within a mile or so??
No fence yet but tank facing direction of border I guess
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Rawalpindi - November 11, 2019
No PR-190/2019-ISPR
Lieutenant General You Haitao, Deputy Commander of Chinese People’s Liberation Army called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today.
During the meeting matters of mutual interest and Army-to-Army Staff Talks were discussed.
No PR-190/2019-ISPR
Lieutenant General You Haitao, Deputy Commander of Chinese People’s Liberation Army called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today.
During the meeting matters of mutual interest and Army-to-Army Staff Talks were discussed.
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You can see the mesh fence at the top of the picture. Location unknown along the af-pak border
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Nowshera - November 14, 2019
No PR-192/2019-ISPR
General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Armoured Corps Centre Nowshera. Lieutenant General Sarfraz Sattar installed as colonel commandant Armoured Corps. Outgoing Colonel Commandant Lieutenant General Naveed Mukhtar (Retired) large number of serving and retired officers, soldiers and families of shaheeds attended the event.
COAS appreciated performance of Armoured Corps both in conventional and non-conventional combat.
Earlier upon arrival, COAS laid floral wreath on Shuhada’s monument.
No PR-192/2019-ISPR
General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Armoured Corps Centre Nowshera. Lieutenant General Sarfraz Sattar installed as colonel commandant Armoured Corps. Outgoing Colonel Commandant Lieutenant General Naveed Mukhtar (Retired) large number of serving and retired officers, soldiers and families of shaheeds attended the event.
COAS appreciated performance of Armoured Corps both in conventional and non-conventional combat.
Earlier upon arrival, COAS laid floral wreath on Shuhada’s monument.
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