Pakistan Army - Men at their Best
The story of the advancement of Pakistan Army is the tale of the birth of Pakistan, since its inception from the freckled nucleus of a regal legacy to its present status of an avant-garde and combat-tested field Army; it is an epoch of development which leaves behind its trials and tribulations, calamities and conflicts, as it struggled, with scarcity of possessions to embark on its shaping years. This is, conceivably, the enormous paradigm amongst few armies in history to have faced a war right at its setting up and, in the subsequent years, besides guarding the geographical precincts, it is always prepared to protect the ideological boundaries of the country.
Pakistan Navy - A Silent Force to Reckon with
The birth of Royal Pakistan Navy came with the creation of Pakistan on the historic day of 14 August 1947. Like other navies of the commonwealth, Pakistan’s Navy also had the prefix “Royal” until the country was proclaimed a republic in 1956. At 0800 on 14 August 1947, the flag of Rear Admiral J W Jefford, Flag Officer Commanding Royal Pakistan Navy was hosted on his Flagship HMPS GODAVARI. The Admiral’s first signal addressed to the officers and men of the RPN was flashed to all ships and shore establishments.
Pakistan Air Force - A symbol of pride for the nation
PAF was born on 14th of August 1947, with the independence of Pakistan. The growth of PAF is a story of unusual struggle and sacrifice. A tiny auxiliary Service, with a small number of personnel and insignificant equipment, emerging as a powerful weapon of the country’s defence, was a thrilling phenomenon. The dedication of its pioneers shaped the future of a force, destined to gain respect, after proving its worth in the wars of 1965 and 1971, where it outclassed a much larger enemy, India. The story of PAF is a tale of development, despite heavy odds and limitations. It is the narration of a nation’s desire, for preserving its freedom, through the use of technology and willpower, working side by side.
Friday, July 29, 2011
CJCSC Gen. Wynne pinned ranks of Col-in-Chief of Punjab Regiment
COAS General Kayani visits Mehfooz Shaheed Garrison at Lahore Cantonment
COAS witnessed a demonstration by combat group of Light Commando Battalion. He also visited firing range and saw troops marksmanship in small arms. He appreciated their combat efficiency, physical fitness, agility and morale and stressed the need for rigorous training to attain optimum level of professional competence.
Earlier on arrival at Lahore COAS was received by Lieutenant General Rashad Mahmood, Corps Commander Lahore Corps.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Pakistan's 50 years of International Peacekeeping
Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed - Nishan-e-Haider
Friday, July 22, 2011
Corps Commander Bahawalpur witnesses Summer Collective Training
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Pak-China navies celebrate 60th anniversary of friendship
The reception was arranged at the deck of 3000-tonne Chinese made Ship Shamsheer at Qingdao naval port.
Speaking on the occasion Mission Commander, Commodore Amjad Niazi said that Pakistan Navy deeply values the support provided by Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and expressed the confidence that the lasting association between the two navies would be taken to new heights in future.
Rear Admiral Sun De Zhong, Deputy Commander North Sea Fleet, congratulated the ship formation on this visit, which he said, has further strengthened the ties between the two nations.
The reception was attended by North Sea Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Tian Zhong; Chief of Staff of Pakistan Navy, Vice Admiral Asif Sandila; officers of the PLA Navy, defence attaches of various countries and officials of the Pakistan Embassy.
Two Pakistan Navy ships, PNS Shamsheer and PNS Nasr arrived at Qingdao port on the morning of 19th July after a journey of 30 days to join the celebrations.
Qingdao, the capital of Shandong province, is a major seaport, naval base and industrial centre of eastern China.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Pakistan Navy inducts first squadron of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) UQAB-II
The indigenously developed UAVs are equipped with state of the art equipment and sensors and can successfully be employed in support of Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) in the coastal areas. The induction of UAVs in Pakistan Navy will enhance the operational capabilities of PN.
The Chief of the Naval Staff while addressing the audience, congratulated all those who were involved in the UQAB-II programme and expressed satisfaction on induction of UAVs.
He said that prevailing maritime environment poses multifarious challenges to navies across the globe. In addition to traditional roles, navies are now increasingly confronted with emerging challenge of deterring maritime terrorism. Owing to their small size, ease of operation and maintenance versatility in employment and low risk of loss, UAVs today are regarded as force multipliers and are increasingly being used by combat forces worldwide.
The Chief of the Naval Staff reiterated that UAVs induction is a manifestation of PN's commitment and resolve towards self reliance and indigenization. Cognizant of the heightened surveillance measures at all times, the induction of UQAB-II UAVs will provide essential experience to Pakistan Navy and necessary impetus to utilize this particular segment of warfare to the best use of naval objectives.
Two STUS, frigate Alamgir join PN fleet
PN Ships RASADGAR and MADADGAR; the first ships of their class, have been indigenously constructed in Pakistan by Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works. Induction of STUS will increase logistic redundancy to Pakistan Navy Fleet. These state of the art crafts are designed and equipped for multi facet roles with robust and reliable modern machinery and equipment.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
National Command Authority (NCA) met today
The NCA comprehensively reviewed developments in the regional and global security environment. The NCA also undertook detailed appraisal of the international and regional trends and policies and their implications for Pakistan.
After in-depth consideration and evaluation, the National Command Authority, inter alia, decided that Pakistan will continue to pursue its policy of Credible Minimum Deterrence as a responsible nuclear weapons state. The NCA expressed satisfaction at the security and safety of Pakistan’s strategic programmes and facilities. It also expressed confidence in the operational readiness of Pakistan’s strategic weapons.
The NCA expressed concern over the continued pursuit of policies that detract from the globally shared norms and rules of equality, inclusiveness and objectivity. The NCA cautioned that such policies represent regression in the non-proliferation regime and tend to erode the strategic balance in South Asia. Pakistan would continue to take appropriate counter measures to ensure its security and to maintain regional stability.
The National Command Authority reiterated Pakistan’s desire to constructively contribute to the realization of a world free of nuclear weapons and to the goals of non-proliferation on the basis of equality and partnership with the international community. Accordingly, Pakistan was keen to join the four export control arrangements.
The NCA reaffirmed the importance of nuclear safety. In this regard, it noted with satisfaction the safety review of all the existing and planned civil nuclear facilities by the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA). The NCA directed the PNRA and the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) to continue to ensure that our programmes conform to the highest levels of safety and international best practices.
The NCA was also briefed on the nuclear security review undertaken recently. It expressed confidence in the institutionalized Command and Control System and comprehensive measures put in place to ensure reliability and security of strategic assets. The NCA underlined that the Government and the people of Pakistan stood solidly behind the country’s nuclear and missile programmes, which would be pursued to maintain effective, reliable and credible deterrence capability, and all attempts to undermine this capability would be thwarted with full force.
As part of the energy security strategy, the NCA also reviewed and approved the futuristic, self-sustaining Nuclear Power Programme – 2050, to meet the existing energy shortfalls and to respond to the future requirements of a growing population and economy. The NCA emphasized the need to focus on socio-economic development of the people as a foremost priority.
The NCA also approved Pakistan’s Space Programme – 2040 in order to bring the benefits of the full spectrum of space technology to the people of Pakistan.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
COAS, General Kayani visits troops at WALI DAD, MOHMAND AGENCY
COAS attributed the success to the outstanding combat skills and high morale of the armed forces and FC. He also praised the joint operations of Pakistan Army and PAF for the clearance of Suran Sector.
General Kayani also met the Mishrans (notables) of Mohmand Agency and thanked them for their whole hearted support to the military operations. He emphasized the need for the Tribes to take full responsibility and effective control for ensuring sustainable peace in their area. He directed the military and civil authorities to extend all possible support to the returning IDPs.
Malik Subedar Safi, the representative of local Mishrans thanked the COAS and acknowledged the sacrifices of the Army in flushing out the terrorists. Mishrans also appreciated the efforts of Political Agent in restoring the old system of tribal administration as per their Riwaj.
COAS was informed that over 1500 terrorists have surrendered to the Political Agent and are being dealt in accordance with the FCR. Troops also destroyed seven factories of IEDs in the area. During the Mohmand operations, 69 officers and soldiers embraced shahadat and 231 were injured (including 41 critical injuries).
COAS was accompanied by Corps Commander Peshawar, Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik and IGFC Major General Nadir Zeb.
KSEW starts constructing Fast Attack Craft (Missile) for Pakistan Navy
The Secretary Defence Production was sure that KSEW, Pakistan Navy and the Chinese will work hand in hand in future endeavours also with the same spirit and cooperation and deliver the FAC as per the schedule. He stated that KSEW is an important commercial component of the ministry of Defence Production and ‘with every event like the one today we feel event more confident that Karachi Shipyard will address all the requirements of not only for the Pakistan Navy, rather other public organizations like in the maritime sector like MSA, KPT, PNSC and Gwadar Port etc and also earn valuable foreign exchange’.