Pakistan Army is a land-based
force of Pakistan Armed Forces. It came into existence with the independence of
the country. It has started its operations with almost zero level of arms and
ammunition. With the passage of time, Pak Army became independent in building
arms and ammunition and the professional capabilities reached to the highest
level. Pakistan Army is ranked as one of the best armies of the world. They have
proved their abilities the best in war as well as peace. Recently, Pakistan Army
won international military drill competition known as Pace Sticking Competition
held at Royal Academy Sandhurst, United Kingdom (UK). On 13th April 2018,
Pakistan Army Cadet Sheroz Shahid has won overseas International Medal. He was
awarded for highest performance in education, training, and Physical fitness
fields. This competition was held after 2-month training. A team of Pakistan
military academy won the 90th competition. This team has participated in this
competition for the first time.
Looking back to history; Pakistan army has many international achievements in
their credit. Among the difficult exercises and competitions “Exercise Cambrian
Patrol” stands on top. In this exercise, participants have to cover 50 Miles
(80KM) in less than 48 hours. The exercises are held annually since 1960. The
world top class armies take part in this competition. This competition is
consisting of marching over Cambrian Mountains, crossing deserts shooting match
on the Senny Bridge Training Area. It is physically challenging and arduous
exercise, concentrate on teamwork. The participants of this competition are
well-trained army personnel from across the globe. A team of Pakistan Army has
won a gold medal in 2017. In the last 12 years, the Pakistan Army won maximum
Gold medals among other. Hence became the toppers internationally.
Writing more, Pak Army conducts humanitarian rescues within the country as well
as internationally. Hence Pak Army is playing a key role in the United Nations
(UN) peacekeeping missions. Especially, the role of Pak Army in rescuing US
Soldiers trapped in Somalia (1993) and Bosnian War 1992-1995. From 1960 to 1964,
Pak army was in troops of international forces to prevent intervention in and
preserve territory of Congo. From 2003 to till date, Troops of Pak Army are
working to monitor cease-fire during the transition of Irian from Dutch rule to
Indonesia. Pak Army contributed to UN security forces as a military observer in
Yemen, since Jan 1964 to Sep 1964. From April 1991 to 2003, Pak Army personnel
remained in UN military observer mission deployed in Iraq and Kuwait. They are
also performing their duties in Referendum held at Western Sahara. In Namibia,
Pak Army was in military Observer group since 1989 to 1990.
Within the country on 5th May 2018, a joint exercise of Pakistan army and
Pakistan air force was conducted. In these exercises, both of the forces have
shown their capabilities to fight. Pak Army fought 3 international wars and many
operations were conducted within the country. Right after independence Pak Army
was indulged in a war with India. The Indian conspiracies continued and another
war was thrown on Pakistan in 1965. Later on, in 1971 another war with India was
fought. Besides these international wars, the Pak Army is fighting within the
country to bring peace and prosperity. In the war on terror, 10,000 Army
personnel were martyred. To fight against terrorism, Pak army conducted major
operations named Operation Rah-e-Raast, Operation Zarb-e-azab, and ongoing
Operation Radd ul Fassad. After these successful operations, the wave of
terrorism in the country is controlled.
Concluding more, within Pakistan, so-called liberal continue to throw garbage on
Pakistan army. Pakistan army is also blamed for being unprofessional and
interference in politics of the country. International Credits are proof that we
own a strong, professional and well-trained army. Beside past negligence, Pak
Army is the only institution which played a key role in maintaining the
country’s dignity. People of Pakistan should be proud and stand beside the army
to give them a moral support.