Security forces kill six terrorists in North Waziristan
RAWALPINDI: Six terrorists were killed and six others injured during a clash with security forces in the North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said a military statement on Sunday. The statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, read that the operation took place
Four soldiers martyred, five terrorists killed in South Waziristan gunbattle
At least four soldiers were martyred during the fire exchange between the security forces and Khwarij in the general area Karama in South Waziristan District on November 6, 2024, the military’s media wing said in a statement. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), five terrorists were killed due to
Pakistan Army wins gold medal at Exercise Cambrian Patrol
The Pakistan Army has been awarded a gold medal at the prestigious Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2024 in Wales, United Kingdom (UK) which held from October 4th to 13th.
10 high-profile court martial cases in Pakistan army’s history
Court martials in Pakistan have played a crucial role in maintaining discipline and accountability within the armed forces. The recent case involving Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, former chief of the ISI, shows the strict examination of senior military officials. Here is a look at key court martial cases in
Former spy chief Faiz Hameed taken into military custody
Former intelligence chief Faiz Hameed has been taken into military custody, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release issued on Monday. “In addition, multiple instances of violation of Pakistan Army Act post retirement have also been established. The process of Field General Court Martial has been initiated
Murad Sadpara dies in Broad Peak accident
Pakistani climber Murad Sadpara, who faced a tragic accident on Broad Peak, has been confirmed dead. Sadpara, a seasoned mountaineer from Skardu, was guiding a Portuguese climber when he fell at an altitude of 5,000 meters on Sunday morning. The incident occurred while returning from the summit in severe weather
Sepoy Soban Shaheed saves comrades by jumping on grenade in Bannu attack
People may have watched the movie ‘Act of Valour’ and wondered if such heroism is possible, where a soldier sacrifices himself by jumping on a grenade to save his comrades. In a recent attack in Bannu, we witnessed a real-life example. Sepoy Soban Shaheed of the 45AK regiment of the
Pakistan Army rescues three foreign mountaineers on K2
WEB DESK: The Pakistan Army successfully rescued three foreign mountaineers who became stranded while attempting to scale K2, the world’s second-highest peak, Geo News reported on Wednesday. The climbers, from the Netherlands, Singapore, and Ecuador, had embarked on the challenging ascent of K2, known as the Savage Mountain due to
Debunking myths about Operation ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’
Mushtaq Yousafzai The confusion surrounding Operation ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ arose after it was mentioned during an Apex Committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif. Opposition to the operation grew due to fear and uncertainty among the people, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), about details such as when it would start
Pakistan army promotes first female christian to brigadier rank
Helen Mary Roberts has made history by becoming the first Christian woman to achieve the rank of brigadier in the Pakistan Army. Helen Mary Roberts’ promotion to brigadier in the Pakistan Army Medical Corps is celebrated as a recognition of her dedication and marks a historic milestone. This is a