Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Pak Army's General Headquarters Rawalpindi

August 30, 2018: PM Imran Khan alongside government pastors of safeguard, remote issues, fund, data, state priest of Inside and Secretary Guard visited GHQ.

Upon landing PM was exhibited monitor of respect by a keenly turned out watch. PM laid flower wreath at the Shuhada landmark to pay tribute to the saints. PM was acquainted with all PSOs of the GHQ.

PM and the priests were given definite briefings on security condition, danger range and reaction. Updates on Pak Armed force's battle against psychological warfare, continuous activity RuF, Karachi circumstance and Khushal Balochistan program was additionally given.

PM extraordinarily refreshing polished skill, operational preparation, and commitments and penances of Pakistan Armed force in war against fear mongering. He said that Pakistan is confronting outside and inner difficulties yet with help of the country and through a firm national approach, we will effectively defeat these. PM guaranteed that Govt will give all assets required to keep up ability and limit of the Armed force. He said that Pakistan is bound to rise and Inshallah we will rise remaining decidedly significant in the comity of countries.

COAS expressed gratitude toward PM for his visit and resting trust in the Armed force. COAS guaranteed that Pakistan Armed force will In Shaa Allah keep on delivering on country's desires for shielding the homeland no matter what and penances.

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Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed - Nishan-e-Haider

He was born in 1910 in Village Sanghori, District Rawalpindi. He was commissioned into the Punjab Regiment, in 1944. During the Kashmir Operations soon after the birth of Pakistan, as a Company Commander in the 2nd Battalion of the Punjab Regiment, Captain Muhammad Sarwar launched an attack causing heavy casualties against a strongly fortified enemy position in the Uri Sector under heavy machine-gun, grenade and mortar fire. But on 27 July 1948, as he moved forward with six of his men to cut their way through a barbed wire barrier, he got martyrdom when his chest was hit by a burst of automatic fire.

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Corps Commander Bahawalpur witnesses Summer Collective Training

July 22nd 2011: Corps Commander Bahawalpur, Lieutenant General Muhammad Haroon Aslam on Friday visited troops engaged in Summer Collective Training near Khairpur Tamewali ranges. The aim of the exercise is to synchronize the better procedures and drills in various tactical operations. Later on, the Corps Commander witnessed an armored unit involved in offensive tactical maneuver near Cholistan desert. He appreciated the professional competence, motivation and high morale of the troops.

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Pak-China navies celebrate 60th anniversary of friendship

July 21st, 2011: About 500 officers and staff of the Pakistan Navy celebrated the 60th anniversary of Pakistan-China friendship at a reception held on Wednesday Evening.
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.

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Pakistan Navy inducts first squadron of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) UQAB-II

July 20th, 2011: In pursuit of policy of self reliance and indigenization being undertaken by Pakistan Navy, the first squadron of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has been formally inducted in Pakistan Navy Fleet during a ceremony held at PN Aviation Base, Mehran. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir, was the chief guest on the occasion.

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.

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Two STUS, frigate Alamgir join PN fleet

July 19th, 2011: PN Ships MADADGAR and RASA-DGAR; the small Tanker Cum Utility Ships (STUS) have been commissioned and PNS ALAMGIR formally inducted in Pakistan Navy Fleet during an impressive ceremony held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard on 19 Jul 11. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir graced the occasion as chief guest. The ceremony was attended by officials from Ministry of Defence (MoD), Flag Officers from Pakistan Navy, senior management of Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS&EW) and other distinguished guests.

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.

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National Command Authority (NCA) met today

July 14th, 2011: The National Command Authority (NCA) met today under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani. Members of the NCA including Federal Ministers, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Services Chiefs, Secretary NCA DG SPD, and other senior officials attended the meeting.

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.

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