Syed Ali Abbas Bukhari

29/05/2025

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21/05/2025

18/05/2025

18/05/2025

The Honourable President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari visited Gujranwala Cantonment today. He was accompanied by Federal Interior Minister Mr Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi. Upon arrival, the President was received by the Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M). Commanders of Mangla and Gujranwala Corps were also present at the occasion.

17/05/2025

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17/05/2025

The Honourable President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari visited Gujranwala Cantonment today. He was accompanied by Federal Interior Minister Mr Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi. Upon arrival, the President was received by the Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M). Commanders of Mangla and Gujranwala Corps were also present at the occasion.

The President lauded the exemplary conduct and professional excellence of the Pakistan Armed Forces in the successful ex*****on of Marqa-e-Haq, acknowledging their resolute determination and unshakable courage in the face of unprovoked aggression. He paid solemn tribute to the military and civilian martyrs who laid down their lives in defence of the motherland, affirming that their sacrifice remains a sacred trust and a source of enduring national pride. He underscored that the sons of the soil, fortified by the enduring spirit of the nation, stood with unwavering resolve to defend the motherland and thwarted hostile designs with exceptional valour and operational acumen.

He further remarked that history would bear witness to how, within a matter of hours, the Pakistan Armed Forces repelled aggression with unmatched precision and resolve, sending an unequivocal message of Pakistan’s strength, resilience, and national unity.

During his interaction with officers and troops, the President commended their exemplary morale, combat readiness, and devotion to duty. He extended heartfelt congratulations on the successful culmination of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, and expressed profound pride in the defenders of the nation, affirming that the people of Pakistan hold their brave soldiers in the highest esteem as the true custodians of national honour and sovereignty.

14/05/2025

The Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, Minister for Planning and Development, Information Minister, visited Pasrur forward areas, Sialkot, today to commend the exceptional bravery and professionalism of the troops during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, part of The Marqa-e-Haq. Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M) were also present during the visit.

During the visit, the Prime Minister received a comprehensive briefing on the conduct of the battle and the current operational preparedness of the Corps.

Commending the Armed Forces on their exemplary performance in the Marka-e-Haq, the Prime Minister stated, “The valiant Armed Forces of Pakistan, fortified by the unwavering resolve of the nation, defended the motherland in a heroic manner and dealt a decisive blow to the adversary’s dastardly aggression. History will eternally record, how within few hours, Pakistan’s defenders extinguished India’s unprovoked aggression with unmatched precision and resolve.”

Interacting with officers and brave men at the frontline, the Prime Minister lauded their high morale, exceptional professionalism, and unflinching readiness.

The Prime Minister further affirmed, “Pakistan takes immense pride in its brave sons; they are the crown jewels of the nation.” He said that the blatant aggression against innocent civilians resulting into martyrdom of children, women and elderly and calling them terrorists is utterly shameful and against all international laws, norms and morality. He stated that despite our offer of neutral investigations, India deliberately evaded such a path, as they had nothing to prove and based on a false pretext and bloated arrogance and ego, launched the offensive, for which it has got a very befitting response., Alhumdulillah” The Prime Minister also said that our martyers have always been our pride and the nation shall eternally remain indebted to them.

Upon arrival, the Prime Minister was warmly received by the Chief of Army Staff and Corps Commander Gujranwala.

30/12/2024

Pakistan Navy is set to host 9th Multinational Maritime Exercise AMAN-25 in Feb next year, this time with maiden AMAN Dialogue

26/11/2024

At IDEAS 2024, Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) showcased the following:

1. POF Pistol POF-4: A compact pistol with superior performance and reliability.

2. ATA Arms' Shotguns: State-of-the-art shotguns, emphasizing precision, durability, and cutting-edge design.

3. MP5A2 and PK-1 SMGs: Displayed for their tactical capabilities.

4. Compact Variants of BW-20 & G3S Short-Barrel Rifles: These were exhibited in compact forms.

5. POF CW-39 Roller-Delayed 7.62x39mm Assault Rifle: A new addition to their assault rifle lineup.

6. POF BW-20, SAR-308, Assault Rifles & G3 based .308 Rifles: A range of assault and sniper rifles was presented.

7. POF Eye: A long-range sniper rifle designed for precision and accuracy.

26/11/2024

At IDEAS 2024, the National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) showcased the following:

1. Haider-e-Karrar Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV): An indigenously designed and developed UGV.

2. AM-350S Long-Range 3D Surveillance AESA Radar: This radar was jointly developed by NRTC and Blue Surge Tech. It has a range of 350 kilometers and incorporates Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology.

3. COMM-EW MI: An advanced communication intelligence and electronic warfare system, which includes capabilities for spectrum monitoring, precise detection, and signal classification.

09/11/2024

The 12th International Defence Exhibition & Seminar (IDEAS) 2024 will take place from November 19 to 22, 2024, at the Karachi Expo Centre in Pakistan.