A follow up from: Application of Pak Army's Soft Prong in FATA / Malakand and its Impact
To view the complete presentation in PDF/PowerPoint format: Xeric's Primer: Pak Army's TDP Support & Management Operations
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Weekend Edition November 21-23, 2014
A Long and Checkered History
Jerusalem: the Unholy City
by URI AVNERY
In its long and checkered history...
The main feature of the independence ceremony was the Azadi parade which was presented by the smartly turned out contingents of the three services. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif took the salute and inspected the Azadi parade.
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A special parade of armed forces and a fly-past...
Xeric's Primer: Truth/Facts About Pakistani Claim Over Siachen Glacier
It is usually said or quoted that the LOC beyond NJ 9842 will be extended to “North” or “Northwards”. Any stance based on such a statement is incorrect, here's why:
(These slides are the brief which were once delivered by...
Mythical soldiering
Mythical soldiering
May 03, 2014
Samson Simon Sharaf
As a soldier, I always marvel at why men are willing to die in warfare. As a ground combatant, I bear witness to this motivation and willingness. Religious beliefs in martyrdom are indeed a factor, but then why do...
Pakistan’s soldiers: The sons of our soil
By A.F.H Published: March 23, 2014
Pakistan is not merely a country for its soldiers. It is our determination to look the enemy in the eye with such valour that he dares not set an evil glance on our borders. PHOTO: REUTERS
Since 1984, the Pakistan...
Let's start a thread related to the 'would/could be' situation in Afghanistan after the western forces withdraw from Afghanistan. Especially the efficacy of ANA, their police forces etc to control the post-war situation. It's implication on Pakistan can also be discussed here.
Road to Prosperity - Pakistan Army's Contribution in Socio-Economic Development of Balochistan
Pakistan Army is committed for the development of Balochistan. The tireless efforts of Pakistan Army are aimed at bringing prosperity to the Province and, thereby, achieve the aim of national...
A little effort by myself for Map lovers.
The following includes Google Earth Placemarks and GPX file (for GPSs) listing ALL the Gas Stations (CNG inclusive) from Karachi to Lahore on N-5:
Xeric's Primer: Gas / CNG Stations Along N-5 (Karachi to Lahore) Marked on Google Earth (KML)...
http://www.defence.pk/soldiers-eid-953/
A Soldier’s Eid
By Xeric
I am Gunner Fazal Mehmood, currently serving in a Medium Regiment Artillery located at a peace location. It is 0400 hours, the first day of Eid-ul-Azha and while lying on my charpoy I am thinking about the last night...
Throughout history, modernists have questioned the relevance of military history. With the rapid evolution of technological change in the post-industrial era and the emergence of new missions for military professionals, the question of relevance is more salient than ever. This thread will...
i think PM option is disabled to certain members so i would post my PM to them here:
Hello guys!
i have been thinking lately to start certain topics on PDF, which concerns our countries but whenever discussed, they always turn into a rout due to unavoidable trolling from both sides.
So...
US general charged with adultery, other sex crimes - Yahoo! News
US general charged with adultery, other sex crimes
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) An Army brigadier general who served five combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan has been charged with forcible sodomy, multiple counts of adultery and...
Islamabad Club: Accounts are untouchable | DAWN.COM
Islamabad Club: Accounts are untouchable
From the Newspaper | Khawar Ghumman | 3 hours ago
ISLAMABAD, Sept 25: That the underprivileged feel the privileged thrive on their sweat may be well known but the evidence shocked a parliamentary...