HK approves 4.65 mln HKD to relief flood victims in Pakistan
The Hong Kong Government Wednesday approved a grant from the Disaster Relief Fund of 4.65 million HK dollars to the Salvation Army to undertake a relief project for flood victims in Pakistan.
The grant is further to a disbursement of 5.3 million HK dollars made earlier for World Vision Hong…
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Pak army cancels US talks over security checks
Pakistan’s army on Wednesday said it scrapped talks with U.S. military officials after a military delegation sent to Washington had to go through “unwarranted” airport security checks. Mistrust exists between Pakistan and the United States even though they have been allies for decades.
Security at U.S. airports has been especially…
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Army rescues over 2,000 people in Goth Faqeer, Sajawal
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Army has rescued over 2,000 flood-affected people at Goth Faqeer and Sajawal to safer places, said an ISPR press release on Operation Labbaik issued here on Monday. A Saudi team along with Army took part in rescue operation at Faqeer Goth. The Army provided cooked food to…
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Jazba Foundation donates relief goods
LAHORE – Jazba Foundation in collaboration with Royal Palm Golf and Country Club donated essential goods of worth Rs 20 million to the victims of flood affected areas and the relief goods are being distributed through the army network.
Former governor Punjab and President Jazba Foundation Lt Gen (r)…
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Army rescues over 2000 flood affected people at Goth Faqeer and Sajwal to safer places
Pakistan Army has rescued over 2000 flood affected people at Goth Faqeer and Sajwal to safer places. A Saudi team along with Army took part in rescue operation at Faqeer Goth. According to ISPR, During last 24 hrs Army provided cooked food to 57,000 people and distributed 53 tons of…
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Pakistan not to drop its guard against India: Army
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – The Pakistan Army is unlikely to change its assessment of the threat from India despite heavy demands on its troops to provide flood relief while also fighting militants, a senior security official said.
The Wall Street Journal said this month Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency had decided…
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China denies visa to top general in charge of J&K;
China refused to allow the visit of the Indian army’s General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Area Command, because he was responsible for Jammu & Kashmir, a state that China maintained was disputed. Delhi was stunned when Beijing responded to his nomination by saying that it was unwilling to “welcome” Gen Jaswal…
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More aid flows into Pakistan
US Army Brigadier General Michael Nagata on Thursday told the media that US military contribution in Pakistan’s northern area, which includes the Upper Dir, Swat Valley and Kohistan regions, currently includes 230 soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines and 19 helicopters. Four Air Force and Marine Corps C-130 cargo planes are…
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Army Chief visits Tarbela Base
ISLAMABAD – Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Army Aviation Base Tarbela on Wednesday and met officers and men engaged in the flood relief operations.
He also met the US helicopter crewmembers engaged in the rescue and relief operations and appreciated their efforts and support.
Earlier,…
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Kayani visits flood-hit areas
ISLAMABAD – Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Tuesday visited flood-hit areas in Multan and Kotri Barrage and reviewed rescue and relief efforts under the operation named Labbaik.
According to sources, General Kayani while talking to the commanders and troops emphasised the need for enhanced cooperation…
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Don’t look towards military for rescue: Fazl
ISLAMABAD (Online) – JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman while criticising the statement of MQM Chief Altaf Hussain said that irresponsible statements of Altaf Hussain is an attempt to make Pak Army’s role controversial and suspicious and in the prevailing challenges everyone should play his role instead of calling the military.…
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Larkana facing threat
LARKANA – Emergency was declared at Akil Agani Loop Bund (embankment) on River Indus, as Army and Rangers personnel were called in to repair the dyke after 150 feet breach, seven kilometres from Larkana city on Monday morning. According to the details, an alarming situation was developed when a villager,…
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US Centcom chief lauds Pak Army sacrifices thick and thin
General James N. Mattis, Commander United States Central Command called on Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at General Headquarters on Monday. The visiting dignitary remained with him for some time and discussed the matters of professional interest.
According to military sources this is the first visit of…
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Political parties oppose Altaf’s remarks on martial law
Major political parties of the country including PPP have rejected the remarks made by MQM chief Altaf Hussain regarding imposing martial law in the country and said that a civilian set-up must be supported over a military rule.
MQM chief Altaf Hussain told his party workers on Sunday that army…
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MQM to back martial law against corrupt politicians
KARACHI – Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain on Sunday said his party would support patriotic Army generals’ martial law-like steps against the corrupt politicians.
Addressing a general workers convention held at Lal-Qilla Ground Azizabad, Altaf urged what he called patriotic generals to take action against unscrupulous politicians, which…
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MQM to endorse martial law against corrupt politicians: Altaf
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain Sunday said his party will support patriotic Army generals’ steps like Martial Law if taken against corrupt politicians. In his telephonic address to MQM workers from London, the MQM Chief urged what he called patriotic generals ‘to initiate Martial Law like steps against…
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Eight officers killed in Philippines rebel ambush
Communist guerrillas ambushed a police patrol in the central Philippines on Saturday, killing eight officers, a police spokesman said.
New People’s Army (NPA) rebels attacked the police as they investigated an unspecified shooting incident at a village on Samar island, said Senior Superintendent Agrimero Cruz.
The police chief of…
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