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China and Pakistan over the years have forged a formidable partnership in high-tech defense production. The recent revelation that the Chinese have agreed to the sale of 36 J-10B (FC-20) fighter jets to Pakistan is another sign of this ever growing partnership between the two Nuclear armed neighbors. China’s sale of the J-10 fighters to Pakistan, however, signals the depth of its strategic alliance with Pakistan. Pakistan will be the first country to receive the most advanced Chinese aircraft, which speaks volumes to Chinese faith in its strategic partnership with Pakistan.

The boundary of this collaboration in recent years have really expanded , Jf17Thunder ,F22-p Frigates to name a few.  The latest deal of buying J10 fighter jets for PAF from China was reportedly sealed for a massive $1.4 Billion. The number of aircrafts Pakistan would be buying are not known at the moment. Research at the James foundation does reveal some figures;

The deal marks the depth of a strategic alliance between Beijing and Islamabad. Some reports suggest that Pakistan is actually seeking 150 J-10 fighter jets, which go by Chengdu Jian-10 in China and F-10 in Pakistan, for a sum of $6 billion (The Hindu, November 11). The Pakistani government, however, dismisses such reports as inflated (Financial Times, November 10). Although Pakistan has not yet made the deal public, its prime minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani, on November 23, confirmed that “his country is in talks with China for securing the J-10s” . Pakistan turned to China for these aircraft in 2006 after it failed to secure the F-16s from the United States (Dawn, May 1, 2006). General Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan’s former military ruler, who negotiated the deal during his visit to China in 2006, is the real architect of this grand sale (The Hindu, November 11). [click to continue...]

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I was searching for a long time about the steps/criteria involved in joining Pakistan elite intelligence services known as the ‘ISI’. So here is what i have found out from different forums and sources; please feel free to add if you have any points.

First of all lets explore what ISI is all about and its different departments so that one exactly knows the scope of its operations and how you can fit into its services;

Introduction:

ISI is one of the best and very well organized intelligence agency in the world. It was founded in 1948. In 1950 it was officially given the task to safe guard Pakistani interests and national security inside and outside the country. The ISI is tasked with collection of of foreign and domestic intelligence; co-ordination of intelligence functions of the three military services; surveillance over its cadre, foreigners, the media, politically active segments of Pakistani society, diplomats of other countries accredited to Pakistan and Pakistani diplomats serving outside the country; the interception and monitoring of communications; and the conduct of covert offensive and wartime operations. [click to continue...]

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Great news for Pakistan Armed forces as the first aircraft tanker for aerial refueling has arrived in Pakistan at Air Force operational base. Ilyushin Il-78 is the aircraft that Pakistan has bought from Ukraine and Pakistan will receive three more aircraft tankers in the next year 2010. Pakistan’s defence capability will be significantly enhanced with the inclusion of the refueling aircraft in PAF fleet.  Some details of this aircraft are following;

General characteristics

* Crew: Six
* Capacity: 138,000 kg (304,233 lb) of fuel
* Length: 46.59 m (152 ft 10 in)
* Wingspan: 50.50 m (165 ft 8 in)
* Height: 14.76 m (37 ft 1 in)
* Wing area: 300 m² (3,230 ft²)
* Empty weight: 72,000 kg (202,821 lb)
* Useful load: 85,720 kg (188,980 lb)
* Max takeoff weight: 210,000 kg (462,962 lb)
* Powerplant: 4× Aviadvigatel D-30 KP turbofan engines, 118 kN (26,500 lbf) each
* Special equipment: 3 x UPAZ-1M ‘Sakhalin’, (oonifitseerovannyy podvesnoy agregaht zaprahvki - standardised suspended refuelling unit), refuelling pods; Two on pylons under the outer wings, and the third on the port side of the rear fuselage. [click to continue...]

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Pakistan has acquired its first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft ‘SAAB 2000‘ from Sweden. The aircraft will be used for aerial surveillance and will also enhance the operational capabilities of Pakistan’s air force.

About AWACS a.k.a AEW &C:

It is an airborne radar system designed to detect aircraft. Used at a high altitude, the radars allow the operators to distinguish between friendly and hostile aircraft hundreds of miles away. AEW&C aircraft are used for defensive and offensive air operations. The system is used offensively to direct fighters to their target locations, and defensively to counter attacks. It can also be used to carry out surveillance, and C2BM (command and control, battle management) functions.

This system will be installed on SAAB 2000 aircraft, which Pakistan Air Force negotiated with Sweden. Pakistan will recieved 5 of these aircrafts with the AWACS system installed. Click here for the full history of this contract and how changes were made overtime.

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There is a growing realization that apart from our decades of abuse of religion for politics that resulted in the rise of militant religious and linguistic groups in the country at the cost of real political parties, systematic denial of fundamental rights and legalization of criminal activity through laws such as the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR) has also led to FATA becoming a safe haven for the mercenaries of all descriptions and hues. The FCR dates back to the times of the British Empire and was promulgated in its present shape in 1901.  The said regulation advocates collective punishment and children as little as two years have been convicted under the draconian FCR that contravenes all principles of human rights[i].

The act has been condemned by senior judges including noted Pakistani Supreme court judge Justice A.R Cornelius as “obnoxious to all recognized modern principles governing the dispensation of justice” in the case of Sumunder vs State (PLD 1954 FC 228). The British devised the FCR as an instrument of subjugation. It was meant to discipline the Pakhtoon population and to establish the writ of the colonial authority. In drafting the regulation, the British relied upon some customs and traditions prevailing in the tribal belt, but these traditions were distorted to suit the government’s plan of securing convictions at will.[ii]

Article 247 of the Pakistani Constitution denies all fundamental rights to the residents of these areas by providing that no Act of Parliament applies to FATA, unless the president so desires.

It is in this context that the International Crisis Group’s latest report entitled, “Pakistan: Countering Militancy in FATA” that came out on 21^st of October 2009 advocates comprehensive economic and political reforms for FATA to rehabilitate the life of its people and to eradicate militancy.

“The military operation in South Waziristan is unlikely to succeed in curbing the spread of religious militancy in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), unless the Pakistan government implements political reforms in that part of the country.” says the ICG media release.

The report examines the Talibanisation in FATA, and argues that only reforms that encourage political diversity, enhance economic opportunity, and guarantee civil and political rights will address the problem. Pakistani Taliban groups have gained significant power in the tribal agencies, seven administrative districts bordering on Afghanistan. While state institutions in FATA are increasingly dysfunctional, the militants have dismantled or assumed control of an already fragile tribal structure. This encroaching Talibanisation is not the product of tribal traditions or resistance. It is the result of short-sighted military policies and a colonial-era body of law that isolates the region from the rest of the country, giving it an ambiguous constitutional status and denying political freedoms and economic opportunity to the population. While the militants’ hold over FATA can be broken, the longer the state delays implementing political, administrative, judicial and economic reforms, the more difficult it will be to stabilise the region.

The fundamental thesis of the report is that military action alone cannot ensure a long-term change and eradication of militancy and terrorism that is sending shock-waves throughout the country.

The report makes the following important recommendations to the Government of Pakistan for a long term strategy to stem the rising tide of militancy.

1. Repealing the 1901 (FCR) Frontier Crimes Regulation and entirely replacing it with Pakistan’s  Criminal Procedure Code, in accordance with Article 8 of the constitution and internationally accepted human rights standards, including prohibition of collective punishment. [click to continue...]

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‘So it begins’ operation Rah-i-Nijat in South Waziristan against foreign backed terrorists ‘ Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’ TTP. So lets get down to the business and give you the overview of this new battle against evil and show you how both the parties stack against each other. Besides we will daily update this post for any news, so it would be better if you would bookmark this page and check on the progress of Pakistan Army.

Army Troops :

Approximately 30,000 soldiers were taking part in the operation, which is a combination of ground offensive and aerial strikes. Aerial strikes include fighter jets, gunship helicopters and aerial surveillance vehicles. While the foot soldiers are supported by heavy Armour and artillery.

Tehreek-e-Taliban (South Waziristan):

The estimated number of hardcore religious extremists and militants in South Waziristan was 10,000. The number includes 1,000 to 1500 foreign militants, most of them Uzbek. Besides, border with Afghanistan allows them reinforcements (Afghans, Uzbeks, and in some cases Gurkhas) and not to mention arms and ammunition from all the anti-Pakistan sources.Terrorists main weapons would be ambushes, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), road-side and bombings.

Day 1 - 17th October 2009-  Report:

Army Casualties: 2 Soldiers (martyred)

Terrorists Eliminated: 11-15 (unconfirmed number as the Jets pounded their bases and numbers could not be confirmed).

Day 2 - 18th October 2009-  Report:

Security forces claimed taking control on Spankai and Ghazai areas of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) while PAF’s fighter jets pounded militants’ positions, killing 12 terrorists and demolishing several hideouts during the ongoing military operation late on Saturday.

During last 24 hours, 60 terrorists have been killed in operation Rah-e-Nijat while 5 security men lost their lives and 11 were wounded, said ISPR in a news release here Sunday

Day 3 - 19th October 2009-  Report:

During last 24 hours, 18 terrorists have been killed in operation Rah-e-Nijat.

4th November 2009 - Report:

Since the operation started here are the casualties on both sides

Terrorists Killed: 370

Pak Soldiers Martyred: 45

The above stats are provided by ISPR as there is very little pressence of Media reporters.

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Yesterday china celebrated its 60th anniversary which was a great show of military power and an amazing exhibition of colors and lights. Reminding me the fireworks and lights of Olympics events, these fireworks  were not any less, the likes of which I have never seen. The picture-perfect and computer-like synchronized military parade witnessed 500 tanks in Tiananmen Square and 5,000 troops on the march - saluted by 151 military aircraft - streaking low across the skies and all of this started with a 60-gun roaring salute!

I have collected some pictures from the internet to share with our readers (Source: Various internet news sites):

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After bringing you how to join Pakistan Army for men, Its time to focus on Women and how they will be able to join Pakistan Army as commission officers;

1. Applications are invited of female candidates in the fields of Instructional/Staff Appointments for Grant of Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) in the Army. The candidates must be qualified from reputed local/foreign universities/institutions recognized by PEC/HEC and must fulfill the following criteria and eligibility conditions:-

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