On 01 May 2023, Security Forces conducted 2 x intelligence based operations in Tank and DI Khan on reported presence of terrorists in the area. During conduct of the operations, after intense fire exchange, 3 x terrorists were sent to hell including terrorist commander Jabbar Shah alias Shah Alam while 2 x terrorists were injured.
On 01 May 2023, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation on reported presence of terrorists in general area Miran Shah, North Waziristan District. Resultantly, 7 x terrorists, including Terrorist Commander Mehtab alias Lala belonging to Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group, were successfully apprehended by security forces.
Funeral prayers of Naib Subedar Taj Mir (age 40, resident of District Nowshera), Havaldar Zakir Ahmed (age 38, resident of District Abbottabad) and Sepoy Abid Hussain (age 29, resident of District D.I. Khan) who embraced shahadat while fighting gallantly with terrorists in District Lakki Marwat on the night of 27/28 April 2023, were offered at their respective home towns. The Shaheeds were laid to rest with full military honours.
Passing Out parade of cadets of 147th PMA Long Course, 13th Mujahid Course, 66th Integrated Course, 6th Basic Military Training Course and 21st Lady Cadet Course was held at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul today. Cadets from Palestine, Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar and Sri Lanka were also among the passed out cadets.
Recently, there have been discussions in media on Pakistan Army’s combat worthiness in view of the condition of certain weapon systems on its inventory. To this end, views of former army chief on future threat to Pakistan, which he shared with media persons in an off the record interactive session, have been quoted out of the context.
On night 27/28 Apr 23, Security Forces, while fighting gallantly, repulsed three attacks by terrorists on different locations within a span of short time in Lakki Marwat District. A Motorcycle borne Suicide bomber exploded himself near security forces post in Lakki Marwat followed by a fierce fire exchange between own troops and terrorists.
COAS on his first day of official visit to China was given a warm welcome and was presented with the guard of honour at the PLA Army Headquarters. COAS reviewed the smartly turned out contingent which was later followed by a detailed meeting with the Commander of PLA Army.
General Syed Asim Munir, COAS, spent the Eid day with troops deployed along Pak-Afghan Border at Bajaur. COAS offered Eid prayer with the officers and troops and appreciated their high morale.
Armed Forces of Pakistan, CJCSC and Services Chiefs wish a very happy Eid to fellow Pakistanis.“We owe this festivity in a peaceful environment to all our Martyrs & Ghazis.
On 15 April 23, Security Forces conducted an Intelligence Based Operation in general area Zarmilan, South Waziristan District.During the conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists.