Tag: Pakistan Army
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Pakistan military plans to acquire nearly 4,000 kanals of land in Haripur for ‘defence purposes’
Geo Fact Check has reported that an official letter, circulating on social media since last month, claiming that the Pakistan Army intends to acquire nearly 4,000 Kanals of land in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is indeed authentic. The Military Estate Officer in Abbottabad Cantt wrote the letter to the deputy commissioner (DC) in Haripur district, KP. The…
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Army orders to investigate EX-ISI chief Faiz Hameed, journalist Kamran Yousaf reports
Pakistan army has formed a high-level inquiry committee to investigate alleged accusations to investigate former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Faiz Hameed for allegedly misusing power while serving as the director-general of ISI, journalist Kamran Yousaf has reported. People familiar with the development said that the investigation has been conducted at the directions of the Supreme…
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Army chief praises Pakistani-American businessman Tanveer Ahmed for donating nine million dollars to NUST
Pakistani-American businessman has donated nine million dollars to the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) for unprivileged students, reports Geo. The donation will help 200 students every year through an endowment fund. This is the biggest ever fund given to any Pakistani university. It’s my honour dear @HamidMirPAK sb to give back to the…
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‘It wasn’t easy’: Sajal Aly expresses gratitude after Sinf-e-Aahan receives multiple Lux Style award nominations
The nominations for the prestigious Lux Style Awards have been announced a few days ago, and among the nominated dramas was ‘Sinf-e-Ahan’, starring Sajal Aly, Syra Yousaf, Kubra Khan, Ramsha Khan. The series, directed by Nadeem Baig, was praised by audience for exploring the issue of women empowerment. It received several nominations including Best Ensemble…
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Pakistan Army commits full support to govt’s economic revival drive
In a strong show of solidarity, the Pakistan Army has pledged unwavering support to the government’s ambitious plans for the economic revival of the country. This commitment was reiterated by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir during the 258th Corps Commanders’ Conference held at the General Headquarters (GHQ).
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‘Mere aziz hum watno’: Shahid Khaqan says today’s situation is complete script for martial law
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader and seasoned politician Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has warned of the possibility of martial law in Pakistan, citing political polarisation and economic crisis. Speaking on Dawn News‘ English show ‘Spotlight’, Khaqan said that the country “has never witnessed a more severe economic and political situation before. In much less severe circumstances the military…
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Security forces kill 12 TTP terrorists during intelligence-based operation in KP
The military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), has confirmed that security forces have killed 12 terrorists of the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Lakki Marwat area. “Terrorists were lured in by providing a vehicle for escape that was intercepted and neutralised,” said the ISPR, adding that weapons,…
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Bajwa wants to respond to Khan but can’t: Journalist Ansar Abbasi
Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa cannot respond in public to the claims and accusations made against him by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan because of “codal limitations”, writes journalist Ansar Abbasi for Jang. The journalist revealed on Monday that it was not General (retd) Bajwa, but Imran Khan…
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President Alvi ‘warns’ Imran Khan about not talking against new army chief
President Dr Arif Alvi has allegedly strictly warned Imran Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to stop his party leaders and social media team from criticising the Pakistan military and the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, reports Journalist Ansar Abbasi for Jang. Sharing a screenshot of a WhatsApp message sent…
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Pakistan Army’s change of command ceremony to be held at GHQ on Tuesday
Pakistan Army’s change of command ceremony will be held tomorrow (Tuesday), military’s media-wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed on Monday, marking the time-honoured tradition that symbolises the seamless transition of military leadership. Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa will hand over the “baton of command” to General Asim Munir, who was…