Pakistan army

14 Pakistani soldiers killed as militants ambush two vehicles carrying security forces in restive Balochistan

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14 Pakistani soldiers killed as militants ambush two vehicles carrying security forces in restive Balochistan

At least 14 Pakistani soldiers were killed on Friday when militants ambushed two vehicles carrying security forces in the country’s restive south-western province of Balochistan. Friday’s toll is the heaviest suffered by the military in Balochistan province this year where separatists and militants have stepped up their attacks since a ceasefire deal between the Tehreek-e-Taliban … Read more

Pakistan’s Imran Khan openly accuses military of trying to destroy his party

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Pakistan’s Imran Khan openly accuses military of trying to destroy his party

Pakistan‘s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the powerful military and its intelligence agency of openly trying to destroy his political party, saying he had “no doubt” he would be tried in a military court and thrown in jail. Khan has hinted previously at the military’s hand in a crackdown on his Pakistan … Read more

Pakistani army says raid on militants in southwest leaves 7 troops, 6 militants, civilian dead

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Pakistani army says raid on militants in southwest leaves 7 troops, 6 militants, civilian dead

A convoy of army troops patrol at a road to ensure security after clashes between police and supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on May 11, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP A raid on militants in Pakistan’s southwest in response to an earlier attack on soldiers left seven troops, six … Read more

Pakistan Army’s decision to remain apolitical will shield it from ‘vagaries of politics’, says Gen Bajwa

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Pakistan Army’s decision to remain apolitical will shield it from ‘vagaries of politics’, says Gen Bajwa

In his final public address as Pakistan’s Army chief, Gen Bajwa said the military establishment’s “unconstitutional” interference in politics over the past 70 years was the reason why it drew criticism from the general masses and politicians. File | Photo Credit: AP A day ahead of his retirement, Pakistan’s Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa … Read more

Committed to Afghan peace: NSA Yusuf on recent ‘Pakistan surrender’ tweet by Afghanistan’s vice president

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Committed to Afghan peace: NSA Yusuf on recent ‘Pakistan surrender’ tweet by Afghanistan’s vice president

Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Dr Moeed Yusuf on Thursday said that Islamabad was committed to Afghan peace and “idiotic statements” by “some spoilers” in Afghanistan will not affect its support for peace and stability of the war-torn nation. Yusuf’s remarks were in reference to a recent tweet by Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh who shared … Read more

Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan says self-proclaimed democrats seeking Army’s help to ‘overthrow’ him

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Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan says self-proclaimed democrats seeking Army’s help to ‘overthrow’ him

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday claimed that those who call themselves “democratic” were seeking the Army’s help to topple his government as he criticised the Opposition parties. His attack on the Opposition parties came during the ground-breaking ceremony of a highway upgradation and rehabilitation project, The Express Tribune newspaper reported. Khan, without naming … Read more

Militaries of Sri Lanka and Pakistan conduct joint exercise against terrorism

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Militaries of Sri Lanka and Pakistan conduct joint exercise against terrorism

The militaries of Sri Lanka and Pakistan have conducted a 15-day joint exercise aimed at enhancing bilateral defence relations and sharing the rich experience of two armies against terrorism. Titled the ‘Ex-Shake Hands,’ the exercise was conducted in Saliyapura in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The exercise had the participation of six officers and … Read more

China’s PLA provides COVID-19 vaccines to Pakistan Army

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China’s PLA provides COVID-19 vaccines to Pakistan Army

BEIJING: Chinese military delivered a batch of COVID-19 vaccines to the Pakistan Army on Sunday, days after Islamabad received 500,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine from its all-weather ally Beijing. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said in a statement that the Pakistan Army has become the first foreign military to receive the COVID-19 vaccine aid … Read more

Pakistan Opposition parties protest against delay in foreign funding case of PM Imran Khan’s party

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Pakistan Opposition parties protest against delay in foreign funding case of PM Imran Khan’s party

ISLAMABAD: An alliance of Pakistan’s Opposition parties seeking to oust Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday held a protest outside the election commission‘s office here to protest against delayed proceedings in his party’s foreign funding case, terming it as the “biggest fraud” in the country’s history. The case launched in 2014 is based on charges … Read more

Pakistan and Afghanistan cannot afford risk of lawlessness, chaos: Army chief Bajwa

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Pakistan and Afghanistan cannot afford risk of lawlessness, chaos: Army chief Bajwa

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan cannot afford the risk of lawlessness and chaos as such a situation would have catastrophic consequences for both the countries, Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said. Chief of the Army Staff General Bajwa said this on Wednesday as he met troops on the western border and visited a hospital … Read more