RAWALPINDI, Dec 18 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Friday said Shaheen-IX Joint Exercise would improve combat capacity of both Pakistan and Chinese Air Forces substantially and would also enhance interoperability between them with greater strength and harmony.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited an Operational Base of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to witness Pak-China Joint Air Exercise “Shaheen-IX”, Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar said in a statement.Video Player
“Shaheen-IX is 9th in the series of joint exercises between PAF and People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) which started in 2011 and were held in Pakistan and China on alternate basis,” he added.The COAS was received by Chief of the Air Staff, PAF Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan.
Addressing the participants of exercise, Army Chief said, “Such joint training ventures are vital to increase combat readiness of both countries to face emerging geo-strategic challenges.” While interacting with the base personnel, Army Chief lauded the professionalism and dedication of PAF and reiterated the importance of inter- services harmony and synergy for operational success.
“PAF’s cutting edge aside, what makes it second to none is the high morale and thorough professionalism of its personnel,” the COAS concluded.
The APS (Army Public School) attack was a defining moment in Pakistan’s history. While the pain and scars will never fully heal, the resilience shown by the nation proves its unwavering determination to stand against terrorism. The martyrs of Army Public School are remembered as symbols of hope and courage, inspiring a better and more peaceful future for Pakistan.
“We will never forget, and we will never forgive.”
The 10th anniversary of the tragic terror incident at Army Public School Peshawar is being observed today to pay tribute to the martyrs.
Special prayers and Quran Khwani are being held for the martyred students and teachers of Army Public School.
Meanwhile, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa education department has arranged special functions to commemorate the APS incident and martyred students.
On 16th of December 2014, six terrorists stormed the Army Public School Peshawar and martyred one hundred and forty-seven innocent students and teachers of the school.
The historic fifteen-day Chomos festival continues in Kalash Valley, including Chitral district, on seventh consecutive day, today.
Under the guidance of Tashfeen Haider, Director General of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority, tourist information centers in Chitral City and Upper Dir have been activated to assist both foreign and local visitors.
The Kalash people are observing various rituals during the Chomos festival as part of their New Year celebrations.
Traditional songs, dances, and rituals are key features of the festival, which is set to culminate on the 22nd of this month.