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Government of Pakistan has promoted the Rear Admiral Sayyid Khawar Ali to the rank of Vice Admiral with immediate effect, says a press release issued here on Wednesday.Vice Admiral Sayyid Khawar Ali joined Pakistan Navy in 1972 in the Operations Branch.

He was the Commander Air at PNS Mehran Karachi, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Plans), Naval Secretary, Commander Naval Aviation, Director General Joint Warfare and Training at the Joint Staff HQ and Commander Karachi. Presently the Flag Officer is serving as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Training & Evaluation) at Naval Headquarters Islamabad.

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Sino-Pak ZDK-03 Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) Karakoram Eagle & Y-8 GX6 Maritime Patrol and Anti-submarine Warfare Aircraft.

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In a bid to strengthen and safeguard vital PN assets/installations, the defence of Karachi Port and Port Bin Qasim and to enhance the Ground Based Air Defence set up, a significant milestone has been achieved in the history of Pakistan Navy by the commissioning of ‘2nd Pak Marines Battalion’ and the induction of Radar Controlled Guns and Low Level Air Defence Radar.

The induction and commissioning ceremony was held at Pak Marines Headquarters, PNS Qasim. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Asif Sandila was the chief guest on the occasion. Congratulating the officers and CPOs/Sailors of 2nd Marines and 21st Air Defence Battalions, the naval chief said that these sophisticated radars and guns had proved their worth in the recently conducted exercise Seaspark – 12, and their performance had lived up to our expectations.

He reiterated that defence of our motherland was a responsibility shared by all of us and was a sacred undertaking that came second to none. Where our perseverance and resilience remains the driving force behind our commitment to the protection of our frontiers, requisite wherewithal for undertaking this daunting challenge remains a vital ingredient as well.

Underlining the need to ensure protection of vital assets and areas, the naval chief urged the officers and men of this independent Marines battalion to stand fast and thwart aggression with zeal and courage. He emphasised to continue the hard work, dedication and steadfastness so as to bring a good name to the service.

Earlier, the commander coastal command briefed that 2nd Marines Battalion would be entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding vital PN installations, infrastructure, and seaward security of Karachi Port and Port Bin Qasim. He added that Pak Marines, since their inception in 1990, had come a long way and apart from safeguarding external threats had proven their mettle through active participation in internal security matters as well such as floods and cyclone-relief operations.

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Pakistan Air Force has renamed the Chaklala airbase as Nur Khan Airbase to acknowledge the 1st native Air Chief of Pakistan Air Force, late Air Marshal (r) Nur Khan. Air Marshal (r) Nur Khan was first Base Commander of the Chaklala airbase.

The renaming ceremony was attended by the Air Marshal (r) Asghar Khan and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt along with other retired air chiefs.

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt said in his speech, "Air Marshal Nur Khan, with his wisdom and foresight, elevated both men and machines under his charge, to near perfection. He had the charisma to inspire and infuse the spirit among men under his command to perform their duties most meticulously, regardless whether it was the time of peace or war."

"He was the most shining example of a fearless leader who always led through personal example whether it was famous C-130 night sortie in 1965 or later, the daring overpowering of the Fokker hijacker as the PIA boss."

In 1965, the base participated in 23rd March fly-past with six C-1 30s, which was probably the largest ever fly-past with 128 aircraft of PAF. During 1965 war the Base carried out 17 trans-frontier combat missions and the second of the missions called "Operation Gibralter" was personally led by Air Marshal Nur Khan. Later, Air Chief presented souvenirs to Air Marshal Asghar Khan and Begum Farhat nur Khan. Begum Farhat Nur Khan exhibiting her deep love and affection for PAF presented a rare and priceless Aviation painting to the Air Chief.

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Image of the Sino-Pak ZDK-03 Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) Karakoram Eagle in Google Earth.

ZDK-03 AEW&C Karakoram Eagle provides 360º radar coverage with Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar.

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Malala Yousafzai Transferred To Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology Hospital in Rawalpindi by Mil Mi-17 Hip Helicopter of Pakistan Army from Peshawar where doctors removed a bullet from Malala's head.