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Pakistan–United States Skirmishes
The border skirmishes between the United States and Pakistan were the military engagements and confrontations between Pakistan and the United States that took place along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border from late 2008 to late 2012 resulting in the deaths of 55 Pakistani personnel with a unknown number of U.S. casualties. These incidents involved the U.S. Forces-Afghanistan Command and ISAF forces, who had been present in Afghanistan fighting Taliban and al-Qaeda insurgency, and the unified Western military command of the Pakistan Armed Forces against one another in a series of skirmishes that ceased shortly after the 2011 NATO attack in Pakistan. The two sides ultimately made peace and continued collaboration operations against insurgent groups in Pakistan following an official, however brief, apology from then-U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on 3 July 2012 over the loss of life suffered by the Pakistani military. Background Since the beginning of the Global War on T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
War In Afghanistan (2001–present)
War in Afghanistan, Afghan war, or Afghan civil war may refer to: *Conquest of Afghanistan by Alexander the Great (330 BC – 327 BC) *Muslim conquests of Afghanistan (637–709) *Conquest of Afghanistan by the Mongol Empire (13th century), see also Mongol invasion of Central Asia (1216–1222) *Mughal conquests in Afghanistan (1526) *Afghan Civil War (1863–1869), a civil war between Sher Ali Khan and Mohammad Afzal Khan's faction after the death of Dost Mohammad Khan * Anglo−Afghan Wars (first involvement of the British Empire in Afghanistan via the British Raj) ** First Anglo−Afghan War (1839–1842) ** Second Anglo−Afghan War (1878–1880) ** Third Anglo−Afghan War (1919) *Panjdeh incident (1885), first major incursion into Afghanistan by the Russian Empire during the Great Game (1830–1907) with the United Kingdom of Britain and Ireland * First Afghan Civil War (1928–1929), revolts by the Shinwari and the Saqqawists, the latter of whom managed to take over Kabul for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noman Bashir
Noman Bashir (Urdu: نعمان بشير) was a Pakistan Navy admiral who served as the 18th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) from 7 October 2008 until retiring on 7 October 2011. His appointment as Chief of Naval Staff was approved by President Asif Ali Zardari on the recommendation of Defence Minister Ahmad Mukhtar on 5 October 2008, ultimately superseding the senior most, Vice-Admiral Asaf Humayun, to the four-star promotion."President Zardari appoints Noman Bashir new navy chief" ''Associated Press of Pakistan'', 5 October 2008 In 2011, Adm. Bashir was notably superseded and overlooked for the appointment of Chairman j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's Islam by country#Countries, second-largest Muslim population just behind Indonesia. Pakistan is the List of countries and dependencies by area, 33rd-largest country in the world by area and 2nd largest in South Asia, spanning . It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman in the south, and is bordered by India to India–Pakistan border, the east, Afghanistan to Durand Line, the west, Iran to Iran–Pakistan border, the southwest, and China to China–Pakistan border, the northeast. It is separated narrowly from Tajikistan by Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor in the north, and also shares a maritime border with Oman. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paramilitary Forces Of Pakistan (other)
Paramilitary forces of Pakistan can refer to any of the following: * Civil Armed Forces ** Punjab Rangers ** Sindh Rangers ** Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North) ** Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (South) ** Frontier Corps Balochistan (North) ** Frontier Corps Balochistan (South) ** Frontier Constabulary ** Pakistan Coast Guards ** Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts * Pakistan National Guard ** Mujahid Force ** Janbaz Force ** ''National Cadet Corps (Pakistan)'' (disbanded) ** ''Women's Guard'' (disbanded) * Pakistan Levies (partially disbanded) ** Balochistan Levies ** Dir Levies ** ''Gilgit-Baltistan Levies Force'' ** '' Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Levies'' ** Malakand Levies ** ''Swat Levies'' Former paramilitary forces * Al-Badr in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) * Al-Shams in East Pakistan * Azad Kashmir Regular Force (now the fully military Azad Kashmir Regiment) * East Pakistan Rifles (now the Border Guards Bangladesh) * Federal Security Force, a secret police from 1972-1977 * Gilgit Sco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Navy Northern Command
The Northern Naval Command ( reporting name: COMNOR), is military command of Pakistan Navy in the Northern Pakistan usually held by a senior officer of Commodore rank. It is currently headquartered in headquarters Commander North which served its regional headquarters and is currently stationed at Naval Complex Islamabad.Commander North reports to Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, Administration (DCNS-A) at NHQ of its respected command from where COMNOR is also directed and instructed by the Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) of three-star rank and two-star rank Admirals functioning under the Chief of the Naval Staff. COMNOR command is one of the most junior admin authority offshore and in the field and its job is to implement the policies issued by the Principle Staff Officers of three-star and two-star rank Admirals operating from NHQ. The COMNOR mandate and area of responsibility Area of responsibility (AOR) is a pre-defined geographic region assigned to Combatant commanders ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Pakistan Air Force Bases
This is a list of air bases of the Pakistan Air Force. There are a total of 32 air bases, which are classified into two categories: flying bases and non-flying bases. Flying bases are operational bases from which aircraft operate during peacetime and wartime; whereas non-flying bases conduct either training, administration, maintenance, or mission support.Pakistan Air Force Bases - list GlobalSecurity.org website, Retrieved 7 March 2022 Flying Bases Non-flying bases See also * * |
XI Corps (Pakistan)
The XI Corps or Peshawar Corps is a corps of Pakistan Army. The XI Corps is the only one corps that is assigned in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province of Pakistan. It is currently stationed in Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtaunkhuwa. The Corps was established and quickly raised in 1975 to support administrative military operational units in the NWFP and Northern Areas. The corps is internationally distinguished for its involvement in Soviet–Afghan War. Afghan War The start of the Afghan War brought the Corps to prominence. It was given three infantry divisions as well has been given the responsibility of covering the Khyber Pass, one of the two approaches by which the Soviets could attack into Pakistan (the other was the Bolan Pass, guarded by the XII Corps). For more than a decade it held the line against Soviet expansionism. Kargil War The end of the Cold War affected the Corp immensely. No longer facing a threat on its western flank, the army moved brigades and units away fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Structure Of The Pakistan Army
The structure of the Pakistan Army is based on two distinct themes: operational and administrative. Operationally the Army is divided into nine corps and three corps-level formations with areas of responsibility (AOR) ranging from the mountainous regions of the north to the desert and coastal regions of the south. Administratively it is divided in several regiments (details below). The General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Army is located in Rawalpindi in Punjab province. It is planned to be moved to the capital city of Islamabad nearby. Army headquarters and staff The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), formerly called the Commander-in-Chief (C-in- C of the Pakistan Army), is challenged with the responsibility of commanding the Pakistan Army. The COAS operates from army headquarters in Rawalpindi, near Islamabad. The Principal Staff Officers (PSO's) assisting him in his duties at the Lieutenant General level include: The Military Operations and Intelligence Directorates function und ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan
The Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan (CSTC-A, pronounced "see stick-uh") was a multinational, U.S. led, military organization during the War in Afghanistan War in Afghanistan, Afghan war, or Afghan civil war may refer to: *Conquest of Afghanistan by Alexander the Great (330 BC – 327 BC) *Muslim conquests of Afghanistan (637–709) *Conquest of Afghanistan by the Mongol Empire (13th century), see als .... As of 2019, the organization's missions are: * Budget, account, and execute more than $50 billion in Afghanistan Security Force Funds across multiple fiscal years. * Manage all foreign military sales for the Afghan National Defense Security Forces (ANDSF). * Plan, budget, and execute all of the infrastructure projects in support of the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces. * Train, Advise and Assist the Afghanistan government in these areas: ** Plan, Program, Budget, and Execute ** Transparency, Accountability, and Oversight ** Rule of Law ** S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan
The NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan (NTM-A) was a multinational military organisation, activated in November 2009, tasked with providing a higher-level training for the Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan Air Force (AAF), including defense colleges and academies, as well as being responsible for doctrine development, and training and advising Afghan National Police (ANP). The commanding officer was dual-hatted and commanded both NTM-A and Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan (CSTC-A) and reported to the Commander of ISAF. Its mission was: "NTM-A/CSTC-A, in coordination with NATO Nations and Partners, International Organizations, Donors and NGO's (Non-Government Organizations); supports GIRoA (Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan) as it generates and sustains the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), develops leaders, and establishes enduring institutional capacity in order to enable accountable Afghan-led security." This reflected the Afghan gov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afghan War Order Of Battle
:''This list covers coalition forces in Afghanistan in 2012. See the article Participants in Operation Enduring Freedom for coalition support for Operation Enduring Freedom from October 2001 to 2003. For coalition forces involved in NATO combat operations in the past, see the articles Coalition combat operations in Afghanistan in 2006, Coalition combat operations in Afghanistan in 2007, and Coalition combat operations in Afghanistan in 2008.'' Below is the disposition and structure of international military forces that were participating in the War in Afghanistan in November 2012, listing deployed units under the command of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), which controlled both combat and reconstruction operations (often led by the Provincial Reconstruction Teams). During its existence from 2001 to 2014, ISAF comprised units from many countries. In this article, units are assumed to be from the United States unless otherwise stated. This list is a rough and unof ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of United States Air Force Installations
This is a list of installations operated by the United States Air Force located within the United States and abroad. Locations where the Air Force have a notable presence but do not operate the facility are also listed. Background The location and number of US Air Force installations has fluctuated according to the size of the Air Force, the capabilities of available weapon systems, and the strategies contemplated for their employment. The number of active duty Air Force Bases within the United States rose from 115 in 1947 to peak at 162 in 1956 before declining to 69 in 2003 and 59 in 2020. This change reflects a Cold War expansion, retirement of much of the strategic bomber force, and the post–Cold War draw-down. Over time, the USAF has constantly realigned its forces within the network of bases to reflect current needs and strategies. The Air Force use several terms to identify the different type of installations it operates: * ''Air Force Base'', ''Air Reserve Base'' or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
