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Press Release
Rawalpindi - November 19, 2009: 

1.  South Waziristan - Operation Rah-e-Nijat. In last 24 hours, 7 terrorists have been killed. Details of the operations are as follows:-

a. On Jandola Sararogha Axis
(1) Security forces carried out area domination and consolidation of their positions around Tor Wam and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition.
(2) Security forces engaged and cleared terrorists location near Kikrai. During the encounter 7 terrorists were killed.

b. On Shakai Kaniguram Axis.
(1) Security forces carried out area domination and consolidation of their positions around Marghaband and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition.
(2) Security forces have started clearing the compounds in Janata village and recovered large quantity of arms and ammunition.

c. On Razmak- Makeen Axis
(1) Security forces are consolidating their positions on Razmak-Makeen Axis.
(2) During search operation at Imar Khel Zangi recovered 2 dead bodies of terrorists.

2. Swat Malakand Operation Rah-e-Rast
a. 8 terrorists voluntarily surrendered themselves to security forces at Miandam, Beshbanr, Udigram, Lal Qila, Bhai Kalle and Durmai.
b. 4 suspects apprehended by security forces at Alizai Check Post.

3. Relief Activities. 12,911 Cash Cards have issued to displaced families of Waziristan.

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Press Release
Rawalpindi - November 19, 2009: 

ISPR Documentary has won the first prize in the International Film Festival "Eserciti-e-popoli" (armies and people) held at Bracciano, Rome (Italy). Armed Forces Representatives from 20 countries participated in the contest where 150 documentaries were screened in different categories. Maintaining the tradition, Pakistan Armys documentary "Life of a Siachin Soldier" has won the first prize in the category of training and was awarded Chief of Army Staff trophy. Brigadier Syed Azmat Ali was the project Director of this Documentary and Col Syed Mujtaba Tirmizi, executive Director and Producer. Besides Dr Hassan as Producer and Captain Sadia Saleem as Assistant Director. It may be pertinent to mention here that ISPR is winning positions in the Festival since 1994. Last Year ISPR won two awards in this competition.

Documentary is about life at Siachin Glacier, also known as the third Pole, Siachin is one of the most beautiful, enigmatic and spell bounding place on earth. This frozen stagnant Landscape lies in the midst of the greatest mountains of the world and this area and these mountains can easily be considered as Art. "Art created by God himself".

The peace and serenity of this place was disturbed in 1984 due to Indian incursion, thus this place became the highest battle field on earth. It is unlike any other war, here the soldiers besides fighting the enemy also have to fight the rigours of weather and nature. This documentary is a befitting tribute to our heroes of Siachin.

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A Documentary "Life of a Siachen Soldier" produced by ISPR, won an International Film Festival Award at Bracciano, Rome (Italy).

(19-11-2009) Photo ISPR

 

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