Muhammad Ibrahim, son of Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Athar Shams, was shot by a sentry at Naval Complex gate when the driver zoomed past Zafar Gate, E-8 instead of stopping for ID verification and inspection.

Ibrahim, an 8th grade student at Bahria College, accompanied by his younger brother, was on his way to school when the incident happened.

The driver had rushed through the entry gates towards Margalla Road – gates that could only be used by PN officers – and failed to stop the vehicle for verification due to which the naval guard, Hameed, opened fire on him.

The bullet hit the 14 year old in the spine and was immediately moved to Pakistan Air Force (PAF) hospital E-9. The doctors managed to remove the bullet from the body successfully, however, the boy is reported to be paralyzed waist down due to the surgery.

A formal investigation has been launched and CCTV footage from the nearest gates have been retrieved.

It is extremely saddening that a young boy had to go through all this. We pray that may God give Ibrahim’s family the patience to deal with this.

General Bajwa is Pakistan’s 10th army chief and over the years has earned the Nishan-e-Imtiaz and Hilal-i-Imtiaz. According to the Forbes list, Gen. Qamar Bajwa has been placed as the 68th most powerful man in the list of 75.

He is one of the 17 new people on the list, along with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and French President Emmanuel Macron, among other notable people.

What is more admirable however, is the fact that the general is the only Pakistani to feature on the prestigious list of the most powerful people in the world.

“Out of the 75 members, 17 are newcomers. Among them there are presidents, billionaires, heads of organisations, CEOs, and one special counsel. One commonality: Their words and actions impact a large number of people, businesses, and even entire economies,” said the report at Forbes.

China’s President Xi Jinping is on top the list, demonstrating the great power one man has. The formidable economic stronghold President Xi Jingping has cannot be ignored.

The other people on top after President Xi Jinping are Russian President Vladimir Putin (2nd spot), US President Donald Trump (3rd spot) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (4th spot). Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been ranked on number nine on the list.

“There are nearly 7.5 billion humans on planet Earth, but these 75 men and women make the world turn. Forbes’ annual ranking of The World’s Most Powerful People identifies one person out of every 100 million whose actions mean the most,” the magazine added.

It should also be noted that  Pakistan’s then army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and ISI chief Lt Gen Zaheerul Islam also made it to the Forbes Most Powerful People List in 2012.

The question rises here, are military leaders only the formidable force coming out of Pakistan? Would there be no business tycoon, politician, revolutionary, philanthropist coming out of Pakistan to take the lead? Times are changing, hope Pakistan is ready for the change.

Scenes of Moon and Kim joking and walking together seems contradictory to 2017’s political notion of North Korean missile tests, successful and unsuccessful, and its largest ever nuclear test that led to international sanctions from most major powers in the world, and fears of a new conflict in the Korean peninsula. Both the states have a political backing of super powers, South Korea has been a western ally while its northern counterpart is historically backed by the Russian communist block.

The dramatic meeting, aimed at ending their decades-long conflict which has been prolonged through the Cold War. This meeting comes a few weeks before Kim is due to meet United States President Donald Trump to discuss denuclearizing the Korean peninsula.

Wives of both the leaders would be joining the meeting, for a banquet today after their historic summit, spokesman for the South’s President Moon Jae-in said.

The presence of the two first ladies, Ri Sol Ju and Kim Jung-sook, had previously been up in the air.

Kim said before the two Korean leaders and top aides began talks at the border truce village of Panmunjom. “We are at a starting line today, where a new history of peace, prosperity and inter-Korean relations is being written”

During their private meeting, Kim told Moon he came to the summit to end the history of conflict and joked he was sorry for keeping Moon up with his late night missile tests, a South Korean official said.

Kim told Moon he would be willing to visit the presidential Blue House in Seoul, and wanted to meet “more often” in the future, the official said.

A spokesman of South Korean President said the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the South’s President Moon Jae-in discussed denuclearization and a permanent peace on the Korean peninsula at their summit Friday. Peace is much needed in this area.

“The two leaders had a sincere and frank dialogue over the denuclearization and the establishment of permanent peace of the Korean peninsula and development of inter-Korea ties,” said Yoon Young-chan.

Pakistani and Indian military forces, for the first time, will conduct military drills together as both the countries have announced to participate in a multi-nation military exercise to be held in in Russia’s Ural Mountains under the leadership of SCO states, in August 2018.

The exercise is called “Peace Mission 2018”,  a part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), will focus on counter-terrorism operations in which eight countries, including Pakistan, India, China, Russia will participate side by side. All the efforts would be collaborative missions, and focused on collective security of this region.

Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has made an official  announcement that India will participate in a multi-nation military exercise.

New Delhi also attended for  the first time the Defence Ministers’ meeting at SCO was hosted in China. Meeting ended on a positive notion without blaming one state for harboring terrorists, or promoting non-state actors in disharmony.

In Past Pakistan and  Indian soldiers have operated together as peacekeepers under the United Nations. But this will be the first-ever military exercise in which both the countries will fight together in mock operations  against terrorists. A collective effort to fight terrorism in the region.

“Peace Mission 2018” will be the fifth edition of the multilateral exercise, held once in two years. This is planned by the SCO leadership for collaborative military efforts to counter terrorism.

The SCO was formed in 2001 by China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan. For many critics it is said that it was made to counter the growing influence of NATO in the region, however no such claims have been directly made by any leading state in SCO.

Pakistan and India have been recently given complete membership of SCO and it opens a wide range of possibilities for both the states to have an effective counter-terrorism and conflict resolution mechanism under the umbrella of super powers such as Russia and China. Now the grouping has eight full members, including Pakistan, India and Uzbekistan.

Another four nations have been accorded “observer” status, while six others are “dialogue” partners.

From the first woman prime minister of the country to fighter pilots doing us proud, the women of Pakistan have also set examples for everyone who says, “women can’t”. We’re a nation who has had women representing Pakistan in the most respectable way. Oscar Winner- Sharmeen Obaid Chinnoy, Microsoft Certified Professional, Arfa Karim, Foreign Minister- Hina Rabbani Khar, Top Athlete- Naseem Hameed, Top Mountaineer- Samina Baig, and the list goes on and on. Be it any age group or profession, we have always learned things from our women.

Beyonce was totally ON POINT when she said, “Who run the world? Girls!” Be it Amreeka or Pakistan, women around the world have always proven to be skillful, terrific, magnificent, and doers-n0-matter-what.

Source: buzzfeed.com

Things you didn’t know about General Nigar Johar

Pakistan Army made a proficient Two-Star General, Nigar Johar. She happens to be the third woman officer in the history of our country to achieve this prestigious rank of Major General. The other two Major General, Shahida Badsha and Shahida Malik who also belong to the Army Medical Corps.

Source: dawn.com

Born into a military family, Gen Johar has served the Pakistan Army as a Doctor, rising from Army Medical College. Her excellence and diligence helped her reach this reputable stature, that too in a field which is usually male-dominant in our country.  She was also formerly appointed as the Deputy Commandant of Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Rawalpindi.

In an interview, Gen. Johar expresses her gratitude, “Pakistan is my country and I was born here. I was raised here and I think there is no match to Pakistan to anywhere in the world,” while adding, “Think of all the Muslim countries, think of all those developing nations. This is the only country which has had female general officers. No one else did,” she added.Source: defence.pk

This is an example for all Pakistanis pursuing their dreams of achieving career goals. Moreover, it also gives us a moment to ponder over the importance of education of our children especially girls. Nothing is impossible, our lady generals have proved it right. We salute our pride!

17 – Skardu Airport is a domestic airport as well as a military airbase located in Skardu in Glight-Baltistan region of Pakistan.

16 – Pakistan International Airlines has regular flights to the Skardu Airport.

15 – It is a small airport, but a very beautiful one. Here is the control tower of the Skardu Airport.

14 – Check out this amazing view of a PIA Airplane at the Skardu Airport and the mountains in the background.

13 – Here is a PIA aircraft landing at the Skardu Airport.

12 – The elevation of the Skardu Airport is 2,230 meters or 7,316 feet.

11 – The airport offers some of the most spectacular views and amazing weather to the visitors.

10 – The airport serves as a Forward Operating Base of Pakistan Airforce.

9 – Here are Pakistan Airforce Personel posing with a fighter jet at the scenic Skardu Airport.

8 – The airport sees thousands of tourists every year. Here is Australian Tourist Sophee Southall at the runway of Skardu Airport.

7 – Check out this amazing picture of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at the Skardu Airport.

6 – Skardu airport has two runways. One runway is 8,740 feet long and the other one is 11,944 feet long.

5 – The view of the mountains while traveling to the Skardu airport is just amazing.

4 – During winters, the weather gets really cold and it snows heavily in Skardu. Snow is being removed from the runway of the airport in this picture.

3 – Here is a view of the airport during summers.

2 – Check out this stunning view of the Skardu Airport runway during the extreme winter season.

1 – If you have not visited this amazing airport and the scenic city of Skardu, it is highly recommended that you visit it at least once in your life.

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Here are 27 spectacular pictures and amazing facts about the PAF Museum in Karachi.

27 – This is what the entrance of the PAF Museum looks like. The museum is located near Karsaz Flyover on Shahrah-e-Faisal in Karachi.

26 – Here is a spectacular aerial view of the museums. Many of the aircraft are showcased in the outside ground of the museum.

25 – This is a spitfire war hawk airplane which was once used by the Pakistan Airforce.

24 – PAF Museum, Karachi was established in 1990. 

23 – The museum had humble beginnings and initially it was established in the disused hangers in a remote part of the Base.

22 – Later, the museum expanded significantly and today it has almost all the aircraft that were used by Pakistan Airforce and several other attractions as well.

21 – Here is a monument in the honor of the Shuhada of Pakistan Air Force.

20 – The view inside the hangers is absolutely stunning.

19 – There are several small airplane models as well as some large airplanes inside the hangers.

18 – This aircraft was in the personal use of Quaid e Azam till his last air travel to Karachi from Quetta in September 1948. Now it is on display in PAF Museum, Karachi.

17 – This is F-86 Sabre aircraft which was once the backbone of Pakistan airforce.

16 – The museum also has captured Indian aeroplanes. Here is a captured IAF GNAT at PAF Museum Karachi. It was forced landed by Flt Lt Hakeem Ullah at Pasrur during 1965 war.

15 – The museum is very well managed. It is currenly managed by a committee that is headed by the Air Officer Commanding Southern Air Command.

14 – Some of the aircraft in this museum include Martin B-57 Canberra, De Havilland Tiger Moth, North American Harvard, Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, Dassault Mirage 5, Shenyang F-6, Lockheed T-33, Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-15, Auster Autocar, Antonov An-26, Antonov An-12, A-26 Invader, U-9 Aero Commander, Vickers Viking, Folland Gnat, and Kaman HH-43 Huskie.

13 – Other than the aircraft that were in PAF inventory, this museum also has Folland Gnat of the Indian Airforce, the Mig 21 of the Afghan Airforce, and the Antonov An-12 of Iraq Airforce on display.

12 – This is probably the best place in Pakistan to learn about the history of fighter jets and Pakistan Air Force.

11 – You will also get to see some helicopters in the museum.

10 – Other than amazing displays of aircraft and weapons, the museum also has kids play area, a souvenir shop, a convention center, an auditorium, and a cafeteria.

9 – There is a visitors book placed in the museum as well. Many famous personalities have written their sentiments in this book.

8 – An Indian war plane captured during 1965 war on display in PAF Museum, Karachi.

7 – Here are the uniforms of armed forces of Pakistan on display in PAF Museum, Karachi.

6 – Different weapon systems and arms are ammunition are also showcased here.

5 – Other than real airplanes, the museum also houses some amazing models of different modern fighter jets.

4 – It is such an awesome feeling when you get to see fighter jets up close. Every Pakistani will feel proud when visiting this amazing museum.

3 – The museum also has different bombs, missiles, and radar systems on display.

2 – This is Shenyang F6 Aircraft.

1 – PAF Museum is one of the best tourist attractions in Karachi and it should definitely be on your list when you visit Karachi.

Have you been to the PAF Museum in Karachi? How was your experience? Let us know in the comments section below.

1 – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Arrives at Pakistan Day Parade

2 – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Waiting for President Mamnoon Hussain

3 – Pakistan’s President Mamnoon Hussain rides a horse-drawn carriage escorted by presidential guards as he arrives at the venue for Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad 

4 – President Mamnoon Hussain Addressed the Ceremony

5 – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Welcomes President Mamnoon Hussain During Pakistan Day Parade

6 – Pakistan Paramilitary Soldiers March Past During Pakistan Day Military Parade

7 – Pakistani Army Soldiers March Past During Pakistan Day Parade

8 – Pakistani Army Soldiers 

9 – Pakistani Soldiers March Past

10 – Pakistan Airforce Soldiers March 

11 – Soldiers of Pakistan Army carrying the flags

12 – SSG of Pakistan marching at the parade

13 – Pakistani troops from the Special Services Group SSG march

14 – Female soldiers of Pakistan army, airforce, and navy

15 – Female Pakistani Army soldiers march past 

16 – Female Pakistani soldiers march past

17 – Troops of Saudi Armed Forces Participated in this March Past

18 – Chinese Military Troops at the Pakistan Day Parade for the First Time in History

19 – Chinese Military Troops at the Pakistan Day Parade

20 – Another view of Chinese Troops at the Pakistan Day parade.

21 – Azad Kashmir’s Cultural Float at the Parade

22 – Turkish Band also performed at the Parade

23 – Turkish band at Pakistan Day Parade 2017

24 – Nasar Missile

25 – Raad Missile

26 – Shaheen 3 Missile

27 – Pakistani Tanks at the Parade Venue

28 – Pakistani Tanks at the Parade Venue

29 – Pakistan Army Soldiers Carrying the Flag

30 – Paratrooper Jumps Carrying Pakistani Flag from the height of 10,000 feet

31 – Pakistan Army Soldier Carrying the Flag

32 – Pakistan Army helicopters

33 – Pakistan Army Helicopters going towards Parade ground

34 – A helicopter of Pakistan Army at the parade

35 – Cobra helicopters fly past during the Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad on 23rd March

36 – Pakistan Army Aerobatic Team

37 – Pakistan Army Aerobatics Team Performing a Wonderful Maneuver. 

38 – An Aeroplane of Pakistan Army Aerobatics Team

39 – Pakistan Army Aerobatics Team 

40 – Pakistan Army Aerobatics Team

41 – Pakistan Army Aerobatics Team Performing on Pakistan Day Parade

42 – Fly Past by Army Aviation Aerobatics Team

43 – Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman Getting Ready to Lead the Fly Past 

44 – View from Inside Cockpit

45 – An F-16 fighter performs a flypast during the Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad

46 – Military Jets performed at the parade

47 – Pakistan Airforce Radar Aircraft

48 – JF 17 Thunder

49 – JF 17 Thunder 

50 – Pakistan Airforce Jet Fighters

5 – Al-Khalid Tank

Pakistan is a large country by size and it has vast plains to defend. In the open plains, the most effective ground weapon is often the modern day Tank. Pakistan has been involved in one of the biggest tank battles of all time in 1965. And back then Pakistan army and its tank battalions did well to counter the Indian attacks. Today, in 2016 Pakistan is capable of developing its own tanks. Pakistan has developed the advanced Al-Khalid Tank which is fitted with 125 mm smoothbore gun and has an operational range of 500 km.

4 – Khalid-Class Submarines

When it comes to Navy, Pakistan relies heavily on its Khalid-Class Submarines. These diesel-powered submarines are capable of denying the enemy’s attempts to block Pakistan’s important seaports, Gwadar and Karachi. The submarines are fitted with independent air propulsion system that allows them to stay submerged for greater periods of time. This makes them undetectable for longer period of time and allows them to sneak on the enemy at their will. The submarines are capable of hitting targets up to a distance of 50 kilometers.

3 – JF-17 Thunder Multi-Role Fighter Jet

It is believed that the modern day wars are fought and won in air. A country without a strong air force has very little to look forward to during a full scale war. Pakistan air force has always played a crucial role in protecting the country during different wars with India. Today Pakistan air force has its own locally manufactured JF-17 Thunder Fighter in its ranks. Developed in collaboration with China, this 4^th generation aircraft can reach speeds up to 1,837 Kilometers per hour. This air craft is capable of carrying nuclear weapons and has become one of the major weapons that Pakistan relies on for its defense.

2 – Babur Cruise Missile

One of the most fierce and effective modern day weapons is a cruise missile. With the modern day missile and air defense systems gaining the ability to stop the ballistic missiles, the cruise missiles have proven to be quite effective. Pakistan has made its own Babur Cruise Missile which is capable of avoiding the radar and can carry substantial amount of payload to enemy territory up to a distance of 700 kilometers.

1 – Atomic bomb

There have been many fierce weapons in human history that have been feared for the destruction and damage they cause to the enemy. However, no weapon in human history can compete with an atomic bomb when it comes to destruction and inflicting damage to an enemy. Pakistan started its atomic program somewhere in 1970s – 1980s and became a nuclear power officially on May 28 1998. Since then Pakistan has developed its nuclear program aggressively. And today it is believed that Pakistan has somewhere between 100 – 150 atomic bombs. In addition, Pakistan has also made small tactical nuclear weapons that can be used in case of a limited war.

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