Criteria for 127 PMA/Long Course

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1. Eligibility Conditions

a. Age as on 01 May 2011

(1)	Intermediate or Equivalent	17-22 Years	Relaxable for three months both in upper and lower age limit under special circumstances
(2)	Graduates and Serving PN / PAF Personnel	17-23 Years
(3)	Serving Army Soldiers	17-25 Years

b. Gender       Male

c. Marital Status

Unmarried (Married serving personnel of the Armed Forces over 20 years of age are eligible).

d. Nationality

Citizens of Pakistan and domicile holders of Azad Kashmir / Gilgit-Baltistan. Upon final selection candidates with dual nationality to surrender nationalities other than Pakistani.

e. Physical Standards

(1)	Minimum Height	5'- 4" (162.5cm)
(2)	Visual Standard    (a) Distance Vision    (b) Near Vision	With glasses 6/9, 6/12 J2, J7 or N8, N12 with or without glasses
(3)	Weight	As per the Body Mass Index

f. Education

(1) Marks - FA / FSc. Minimum 60 percent marks in FA/FSc and equivalent. 

(2) Relaxation of Marks - FA / FSc. Minimum 55 percent marks for the candidates with domicile Balolchistan, FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan, District Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, Tehsil Bala Kot (Kaghan, Naran) of District Mansehra in Khyber Pakhtun Khwa, Tharparker and Tehsil Umer Kot in Sind, District Rajanpur, Area of Cholistan Desert, Drawer Fort, Salamsar, Mojgarh and Dingarh of Punjab, who have been actually studying in same areas.

(3) Serving Army Soldiers. 50 percent marks in FA/FSc and equivalent.

(4) Hope Certificate. Candidates who have passed Part-1 of Intermediate Examination with minimum 60% marks and have appeared/appearing in Supplementary of Part-II/Final Examination and whose result will be announced by 31 Mar 2011 can also apply subject to provision of original Part-1 Marks Sheets alongwith "Hope Certificate" by the Head of College/University that they have good chance of passing the finals examination with minimum 60% marks. Such candidates will deposit their original Part-II Certificate/Mark Sheets alongwith 4 attested copies to GHQ PA Dte, PA-3(a) latest by 10 Apr 2011 otherwise their selection will not be processed further.

(5) Verification of Marks Sheet / Certificate. Candidates not issued with certificates or in possession of duplicate/revised mark sheets/certificates of Matric / Intermediate / BA / BSc MUST get a Verification Certificate signed by Secretary/Controller Examination of concerned Board/University.

2. Ineligibility Conditions

a. Screened out twice by ISSB.

b. "Not Recommended" twice by ISSB/GHQ Selection & Review Board

c. Declared medically unfit by concerned CMH / Appeal Medical Board.

d. Enrolled cadets and recruits withdrawn/resigned/discharged/dismissed from Armed Forces (Army, Navy & Air Force) training academies/institutions on the grounds of discipline, character, medical, inefficiency, weak profile, or declared unsuitable.

e. An individual dismissed/removed from any other government service.

f. Convicted by a Court of Law for an offence involving moral turpitude.

g. Declared unfit by concerned CMH / Appeal Medical Board.

3. Registration and Preliminary Selection Procedure

Candidates can either register through Internet or by visiting Army Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&RCs). Following procedure will be adopted:- 

a. Registration Through Internet

A candidate can register on website www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk . Date and time of test shall be intimated on internet for which the individual should have an e-mail account. Candidate will report on exact date and time given for preliminary test on computerized roll no slip. Date once given will not be changed. Candidates will also bring along all documents mentioned in para 6 and will pay prospectus fee on the day of test. Candidates MUST attain working knowledge of computer as registration and tests will be conducted on computers.

b. Registration at AS&RCs

The candidates may report at nearest following Army Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&RCs) for registration / allotment of roll no alongwith necessary documents mentioned in para 6 and the prospectus fee for completion of registration formalities from 1-30 Nov 2010. The candidates will bring these documents on the day of test as well. 

AS&RC	Telephone	AS&RC	Telephone
(1) Peshawar	091-201-5885	(2) Rawalpindi	051-561-34137
(3) Lahore	042-6699-35885	(4) Multan	061-531-5885
(5) Hyderabad	022-791-5885	(6) Karachi	021-560-5885
(7) Quetta	081-2490-5885	(8) Gilgit	05811-961-35885

c. Schedule of Registration / Preliminary Tests

Registration and Preliminary Tests will be held as per following schedule:- 

Registration	1 to 30 November 2010 (Incl Sundays)
Preliminary Tests	1 December 2010 to 15 January 2011 (Except Sundays / Closed Holidays)

d. Preliminary Selection

(1) Written/ Intelligence Tests. Written/Intelligence tests will be based on multiple choice questions from English, Maths, Pak Studies, Islamiat and General Knowledge. The candidates declared successful in written test will undergo physical / medical tests and interviews at AS&RCs. 

(2) Physical Tests. The candidates must qualify the following physical standards at the time of preliminary selection:- 

(a)	1.6 Km Run	8.5 minutes
(b)	Push Ups	15 repetitions in 2 minutes
(c)	Sit Ups	15 repetitions in 2 minutes
(d)	Chin Ups	3 repetitions in 2 minutes
(e)	Ditch Crossing	7'.4" x 7'.4" with a depth of 4'

(3) Interview. Candidates who qualify written test will be interviewed at AS&RC and short listed for ISSB test. 

(4) Successful candidates will receive notice for ISSB tests through website as well as call letter.

4. Further Selection

Candidates who are selected by AS&RC will be called for ISSB Test by GHQ. Medical examination of ISSB recommended candidates will be carried out at nearby CMHs. The final selection will be made at GHQ on the basis of candidate's overall performance.

5. Training Period at PMA. 2 Years.

6. Documents Required at AS&RCs

a. Original certificate / detailed Marks Sheet of Matric / FA / FSc / Equivalent. In case of "O" level / "A" level, submission of Equivalence Certificate issued by IBCC is mandatory. 

b. Computerized National Identity Card for 18 years and above or Computerized Form "B" alongwith Guardian"s Computerized National Identity Card (Father or Mother) for less than 18 years old. 

c. One set of attested photocopies of above mentioned documents. 

d. 6 x Coloured photos duly attested (front and back) by Principal/Class 1 Gazetted Officer. 

e. Original as well as three photocopies of "NOT RECOMMENDED" letter by ISSB are also required for "Repeater Candidates". 

Note :- Old National Identity Card and Form "B" will not be accepted.

7. PAKISTAN NATIONALS RESIDING ABROAD

Eligible candidates residing abroad are exempted from Preliminary Selection. However, Defence Attaches will ascertain their overall suitability, physical deformity and stammering aspects. The candidates are advised to approach Pakistani Embassies (Military/Defence Attaches) in the country where residing or Personnel Administration Directorate PA-3(a), GHQ Rawalpindi, for issuance of Application Forms. They will submit their Application Forms alongwith connected documents through Pakistani Embassies by 10 Jan 2011. A postal order of Rs. 100/- and a Bank Draft of Rs. 500/- in the name of Director Personnel Administration (Selection), Personnel Administration Directorate, GHQ Rawalpindi will be attached with the Application Form. Postal address in Pakistan should also be indicated in the Application Forms so that call up notice for ISSB Tests/ Interviews and further correspondence to eligible candidates can be made on the given Pakistani address. No traveling allowance will be admissible for traveling to and from Pakistan.

Pakistan Army seal victory, retain second spot

KARACHI: Pakistan Army retained the second spot in the Pakistan Premier Football League (PPL) as they defeated Pakistan Elecktron Limited (Pel) 2-1, while Pakistan Air Force (Paf) drew against PMC Athletico in a goalless match.

Army’s striker Imran Hussain scored the first goal of the match in the 23rd minute as Army led 1-0, before Muhammad Imran doubled the lead nine minutes later. However, Saadullah netted a goal for Pel in the 38th minute but that was their only success as Army sealed the win.

Army have 33 points in the PPL following the win, while Pel have 23 and are placed on the sixth position. Meanwhile, PAF moved to the fifth place with 25 points and Athletico are at the 10th position in the 16-team PPL.

Corps commanders meeting next week

Islamabad—An important Corps Commanders meeting to be held next week will deliberate on outcome of the recently held third Pak-US Strategic dialogue and the issue of US pressure on Pakistan to conduct military operation in North Waziristan.

The meeting has attained importance in the sense that Army Chief Ashfaq Pervez Kayani will not only brief his commanders about the outcome of the strategic dialogue but also about his exclusive meetings with top US military leadership in the backdrop of new scenario of war against terror being taking shape in the region.

Kayani, not only attended the joint meetings but also held exclusive meetings with US military leadership including National Security Adviser, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Centom Chief.

The commanders are believed to deliberate threadbare on the issue of constant US pressure on Pakistan to conduct military operation in North Waziristan and its implications. General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, who attended a meeting of the allies in Seoul , South Korea recently, will also brief the commanders about its outcome. Regional security environment will also come under discussion during the meeting.

Ambassador of China called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne

H.E. Mr. Liu Jain, Ambassador of China called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters, Chaklala. Mr Liu Jain congratulated General Wynne on assumption of his appointment as CJCSC and discussed matters related to progress in bilateral relations, ongoing defence collaboration and recent regional and international security developments.

Passing Out at Quetta. Major Kamran Maingal leading the troops.

Tributes to the Pakistani Peace keepers(Pakistan Army)

West Irian

‘The only example in United Nation's history when a United Nations military force had gone in, performed its role honestly and came out, was Pakistan's military contingent to Indonesia”. Premier Chou-en-Lai PEACEKEEFERS “It was because of Pakistani troops that Indonesia and Pakistan came so close togather. They were Pakistan 's best ambassadors. President Soelearno

Cambodia

“Pakistani Contingent showed professionalism, patience, determination and compassion, which indeed are the hallmarks of an effective peacekeeping force. Lieutenant General J.M. Sanderson Force Commander UNTAC

Somalia

“Many of the soldiers are alive today because of the willingness and skill of the Pakistani soldiers who worked jointly in a rescue operation. We are thankful to people and Army of Pakistan for sending such splendid soldiers to Somalia whom we feel proud to serve with. Pakistani soldiers have been completely dependable even in the most difficult circumstances. They have shouldered a huge and dangerous load for UNOSOM and the Somali people.” Major General Thomas M. Montgomery Deputy Commander the United Nations Forces in Somalia

Bosnia

“Many of the soldiers are alive today because of the willingness and skill of the Pakistani soldiers who worked jointly in a rescue operation. We are thankful to people and Army of Pakistan for sending such splendid soldiers to Somalia whom we feel proud to serve with. Pakistani soldiers have been completely dependable even in the most difficult circumstances. They have shouldered a huge and dangerous load for UNOSOM and the Somali people.” Major General Thomas M. Montgomery Deputy Commander the United Nations Forces in Somalia

Eastern Slavonia

“I wish to reaffirm my gratitude and appreciation for the professionalism the Pakistani Contingent has displayed during stay in Eastern Slovenia . They are indeed performing great services to humanity." Paul klein Transitional Administrator United Nations

Haiti

“It gives me great pleasure to express my warmest congratulations and sincere admiration for the splendid work you and the officers and men of the Pakistani battalion have done all over the northern part of' Haiti. \‘ours was the most difficult area with a history of militant activities and local feuds. The Americans, before you had probably 4 or 5 times more troops and had difficulty controlling the situation. The PAKBAT's performance was consistently impeccable and earned admiration of everyone, Haitians and foreigners alike." Lakhdar Brahimi Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Haiti

Pakistan Army Got 30,000 Fans on Facebook

Pakistan Army gets 30,000 Plus Fans on Facebook, as the whole nation is fan of Pakistan Army and salute to the Armed Forces of Pakistan Due to the Day and Night work of Pakistan Army for the nation, Recently Few Jawans and a Lt.Col got shahadat in Orkzai, uncountabale many other examples are there which proves that Pakistan Army is ready to offer theirs souls even fr the Mother Land, Aim Of The Page  is to Praise Pakistan Army at Every Platform and to Update the Recent News of Pakistan Armed Forces, Guide Pakistan Youth how To Join and be Part of the Armed Forces, we are thankful to the Pakistani Nation who are helping us to grow and are Showing their Love for Pakistan Armed Forces.
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Pakistan fully aware of threats: General Wyne

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Shamim Wyne on Saturday said that the backbone of the Taliban network had been broken and they would soon be eradicated



General Wyne said the government was fully aware of internal and external threats and it was fighting the war on terror as per the resources available.

He praised the army’s sacrifices in the war, adding that the country’s sovereignty would not be compromised.

Wrestler Azhar Hussain with Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain and other officers

Sepoy Azhar Hussain who won the Gold and Silver Medals in Commonwealth Games 2010 held in India in last week, group photographed with Inspector General Training and Evaluation, Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain and other officers and staff of Army Sports Directorate.

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates apologized to Pakistan Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani

US President Barack Obama will not visit Pakistan during his trip to Asia next month, but he is committed to a trip there in 2011, as well as welcoming Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to Washington, the White House said on Wednesday.

Obama is traveling to India, Indonesia, South Korea and Japan next month.

Managing the complex U.S. relationship with Pakistan, including Islamabad’s role in the U.S.-led Afghanistan war, is one of Washington’s most difficult foreign policy challenges.

Despite a commitment of $7.5 billion in U.S. aid over five years and substantial U.S. aid after Pakistan’s devastating floods, Pakistanis remain skeptical of U.S. intentions.

Some commentators had said it would be an insult if Obama failed to visit Pakistan while touring the country’s arch-rival and neighbour, India.

Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates apologized to Pakistan Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani for the recent deaths of Pakistani border guards in a U.S. helicopter strike, CNN reported, quoting a Pentagon spokesman.

Gen. Kayani met Wednesday morning with Gates, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen, and other officials in Washington as the two nations hold top-level strategic dialogue.

The deaths prompted the Pakistanis to temporarily close a crossing used by trucks that haul material to US-led NATO troops from Pakistan into Afghanistan. 

NATO’s International Security Assistance Force said three guards died last month in a U.S. helicopter strike when the crew mistook them for insurgents and fired at them over the Afghan border in Pakistan. Gates called the deaths “unintentional,” said Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell. He said the officials also discussed ways of improving military coordination along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as the long-term relations between the United States and Pakistan.

Meanwhile, US and Pakistani military leaders discussed how to better coordinate combat operations along the Afghan border, the Pentagon said Wednesday, in the aftermath of a cross-border Nato raid that strained relations with Islamabad.

At the start of three days of US-Pakistan talks, Defense Secretary Robert Gates and powerful army chief General Ashfaq Kayani agreed in a 30-minute meeting on the need to improve cooperation on the Afghan-Pakistani border, Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said.

“We’re both very active along the border and they talked at some length about how we can better coordinate our operations on our respective sides of the border,” Morrell told reporters.

Cooperation between military commanders already had improved on the border “but this incident clearly indicates that there’s more work to be done,” said Morrell, referring to the helicopter raid that left two Pakistani soldiers dead. Gates also repeated Washington’s regret over the incident, and “expressed his condolences to the families” of the Pakistan soldiers who died, he said.

The US defense secretary stressed that the shooting of the border guards was “unintentional” and that the American military was working with the Pakistanis to make sure it never happens again, he said.

The top US military officer, Admiral Mike Mullen, also attended the meeting along with the third ranking official at the Pentagon, Michele Flournoy, US undersecretary of defense for policy.

Gates expressed “appreciation” for Pakistan’s military campaign against extremists on its soil and underlined Washington’s desire to build a long-term partnership that did not focus solely on security issues, Morrell said.

The Pentagon chief told the Pakistanis that the United States wanted “to elevate this relationship from the day-to-day ups and downs that it has historically experienced,” he said.Morrell also confirmed that the two discussed possible sales of US military equipment and other military assistance to Pakistan.

The two sides “talked about security assistance to Pakistan,” he said, without offering details.

Top Pakistani and American officials on Wednesday opened three-day discussions under strategic partnership dialogue as they seek to move towards implementation of key development projects for Pakistan and put behind recent tensions arising from anti-terror fight along the Afghan border.

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will conclude third dialogue of the year on Friday, with the wide-ranging agenda focusing on cooperation in fields including secuirty, economic, trade, public diplomacy, energy, water, agriculture.

According to Frank Ruggerio, Deputy Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan, the U.S-Pakistan partnership is central to the two countries’ shared goals in the region, where the U.S. has engaged heavily both militarily and diplomatically to defeat Al-Qaeda and curb a fierce Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan.

Pakistani officials say they seek substantive progress on issues of importance to Pakistan. 

Foreign Minister Qureshi laid out this week Islamabad’s emphasis on protection of its national interest and asked Washington to address its security concerns with respect to India over Kashmir and Afghanistan. 

“What we are trying to create is a long-term, mature and mutually beneficial partnership —that dialogue, and the coordination of our policies, will define the direction and future of our bilateral relationship; as well as the success of the containment of terrorism and, quite possibly, the very future of the region,” he said at Harvard University. 

On Wednesday Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira led the Pakistani team in discussions on public diplomacy and information technology with top US officials at the State Department.

Pak, China to launch satellite next year

BEIJING - Pakistan is closely collaborating with China for launching a joint space communication satellite next year.

“It will be a milestone in Pak-China friendship and bring immense economic benefits to Pakistan,” said Ambassador Masood Khan while addressing the 30th anniversary of the establishment of China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) on Wednesday. The agreement to set up the joint satellite communication project called Pasksat-1R was signed in 2008 and witnessed was by President Asif Ali Zardari and his Chinese counterpart President Hu Jintao.

Established in 1980, CGWIC is the sole commercial organization authorized by the Chinese government to provide satellites, commercial launch services and to carry out international space cooperation. The CGWIC is actively involved in the international marketing of products and services utilizing space technology and provides high quality products and specialized services in diversified fields.

While felicitating the CGWC on its 30th anniversary, Ambassador Khan congratulated China over the launch of its second lunar orbiter Chang’e 2 earlier this month. He also extended heartiest felicitations to China National Space Administration and China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. Recalling the launch of China’s first satellite Shen Zhou Qihao in September 2008, the Ambassador said that with its launch whole China seemed to have soared into space. He regarded it a true revolution of expectations and achievements. He said it has been a privilege for Pakistan to be associated with the GWIC.

The Ambassador paid special tribute to the hardworking and visionary leadership of the CASC and CGWIC over their successes. He specially complimented the work of China’s outstanding space scientists and CGWIC for internationalized development of space technologies. Dilating on the recent flood devastation in Pakistan, he said, the country has passed through one of the most difficult periods in its history. “At this difficult hour, the Government and people of China stood by Pakistan. CGWIC is one of those friends who stepped forward to assist us in our relief and recovery effort,” Mr Khan observed.

He expressed deepest appreciation and most profound gratitude of the Government and the people of Pakistan to CGWIC for its financial contribution of RMB 500,000 to Pakistan’s relief effor the said. As China prepares to launch Shenzhou Bahao, and to develop Mars exploration technologies for starting a joint mission with Russia in 2011, Mr Masood Khan expressed the aspiration that one day a Pakistani astronaut will travel aboard Shenzhou.

“We always say that Pakistan-China relations are deeper than oceans and higher than mountains. On the day a Pakistani astronaut boards Shenzhou we would say our friendship is as vast as the space itself,” he said

CJCSC General Wynne meets Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Republic of Korea and other counterpart military commanders

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Khalid Shameem Wynne held a meeting with Chairman Joints Chiefs of Staff, Republic of Korea, General Han Min Koo during Chiefs of Defence (CHOD) conference and exchanged views on Regional Security situation. He also had bilateral meetings with other counterpart military commanders.