Tag: armed forces
-
‘Social media is being used to create environment of chaos,’ says General Asim Munir
In a recent address at the National Farmers Convention in Islamabad, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir expressed concern over the rampant spread of fabricated claims against the state of Pakistan on social media. “Social media is being used to create an environment of chaos, despair, and panic. Through fake news, an impression…
-
‘Necessary support will be extended to Election Commission of Pakistan,’ Corps Commanders’ Conference
General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) presided over the two days long 261st Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at GHQ on Thursday.The forum paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhadas including officers and men of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and Citizens who laid their lives for…
-
Armed forces ready to defend the motherland from challenges: Gen Asim Munir
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir said on Saturday that the armed forces are ready to face any challenges or threats faced by Pakistan and are fully prepared to respond back to enemies of the country. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS was in Khairpur…
-
Pakistan’s security forces lost 386 personnel in 2023: report
A recent Security Report released by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) reveals that Pakistan’s security forces lost at least 386 personnel, including 137 army soldiers, in the first nine months of the ongoing year, marking an eight-year high as the country continues to battle militant violence. The Islamabad-based think tank’s report states,…
-
Govt approves 6 per cent hike in defence budget to mitigate impact of inflation
The government boosted the defence budget for the current fiscal year by nearly 6 per cent to more than Rs1.45 trillion on June 4 in order to cater the demands of the military services, along with increase in their salaries. As per a report from The Express Tribune, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the…
-
Inflation: Armed forces demand 20 per cent increase in salaries
The armed forces of the country have sought a 20 per cent increase in the salaries of their personnel for the financial year 2020-2021, which will cost an estimated Rs63.67 billion. According to a letter forwarded by the Defence Ministry to the Finance Division, a copy of which is available with The Current, the joint…
-
From interior to info, health, telecom, power, civil aviation among others: Military men serving Pakistan
With former military bigwig Lieutenant General (r) Asim Bajwa being appointed as the special assistant to the prime minister (SAPM) on information and broadcasting earlier this week, the list of military men discharging their duties in various sectors to serve Pakistan has been added to. The development falls in line with the beliefs of various…