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Counter IED symposium: 20 May 2013 at Rawalpindi.
Steps taken to defeat IEDs:
Pakistan’s Counter-IED Organization established to formulate policies and ensure implementation.
Tight control over explosive, detonators and others IEDs-related material by the Ministry of Industry.
Banning the export of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) and other chemical based fertilizers with issuance of NOCs to authorized dealers only.
Disallowing the transportation of CAN and other such fertilizers to be moved in FATA and Balochistan.
Fertilizer control regime introduced and implemented by the FATA Secretariat.
Increased number of troops on border outposts to minimize possibility of cross-border smuggling of CAN.

Press Release

No PR16/2012-ISPR

Dated: January 31, 2012

Rawalpindi - January 31, 2012:

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Bahawalpur Cantt and Khairpur Tamianwali, today, to witness formation level training exercises.
The exercises included training for conventional operations in the desert terrain, involving mechanized forces and PAF. Training for conduct of operations against militancy was also part of these exercises. COAS appreciated the high standard of training displayed by participating troops. He underscored the significance of operational preparedness against the entire threat spectrum.
Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Haroon Aslam, Commander Bahawalpur Corps.

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Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani during his visit to Bahawalpur Cantt and Khairpur Tamianwali today. (31-01-2012) – Photo ISPR

Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani meeting with troops during his visit to Bahawalpur Cantt and Khairpur Tamianwali today. (31-01-2012) – Photo ISPR