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• Kharian Cantonment is regarded as one of the largest cantonments in Pakistan.
• It is located near Kharian city, District Gujrat, Punjab.
• The cantonment was developed in the late 1950s with U.S. support.
• Oldest cantonment: Sialkot Cantonment
• Cantonment Boards: 42
• Karachi military cantonments: 6

Last verified on 23-08-2026

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General Aamer Raza appointed as first commander of Pakistan's NSC on July 24, 2026.

Pakistan's National Strategic Command is a newly established four-star military body responsible for overseeing the country’s strategic and nuclear assets.

Last Updated on 25-07-2026

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• First Commander-in-Chief: General Sir Frank Messervy (Aug 1947 – Feb 1948)

• Second Commander-in-Chief: General Sir Douglas Gracey (Feb 1948 – Jan 1951)
• First Muslim Commander-in-Chief: General Muhammad Ayub Khan (1951)

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• The Kargil War was fought between India and Pakistan in 1999.
• It took place from May to July 1999.
• It is also known as Kargil Conflict / Operation Vijay (India).
• The location was the Kargil district along the Line of Control (LoC).

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• The conflict was stopped with USA’s intervention.
• India had about 30,000 troops, Pakistan had about 5,000 troops.
• Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed was a hero of the war.
• General Pervez Musharraf was Pakistan’s COAS.
• General V. P. Malik was India’s COAS.
• India won the Kargil War.
• India lost 527 soldiers.
• Pakistan lost 453 soldiers.

Last verified on 22-06-2026

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• Name: JF-17 Thunder (FC-1 Xiaolong)
• Joint project: Pakistan + China
• First flight: 25 August 2003
• Operator: Pakistan Air Force (PAF)
• Role: Multi-role fighter jet (air-to-air & air-to-ground)

Last verified on 20-06-2026

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• The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of Pakistan holds a Four-star rank (Admiral).
• The CNS is the highest-ranking officer of the Pakistan Navy.
• The position is responsible for command, administration, and operational readiness of naval forces.

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Equivalent ranks:

• Army: General (Four-star)
• Air Force: Air Chief Marshal (Four-star)

Last verified on 13-06-2026

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• Pakistan Air Force Day (PAF) is celebrated on 7 September every year.
• Due to honor the achievements and sacrifices of the PAF in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
• It is observed one day after Defence Day.

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• 6 September: Defence Day (commemorates Pakistan Army’s role in 1965 war)
• 8 September: Navy Day (commemorates Pakistan Navy services)

Last verified on 13-06-2026

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• General Tikka Khan became the first COAS of Pakistan Army.
• In 1972, the title changed from C-in-C to Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
• The first Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) was Sir Frank Messervy.
• Later, General Ayub Khan became the first Muslim C-in-C of Pakistan Army.

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• Type: Paramilitary force
• Country: Pakistan
• Main Duties: Internal security and border protection
• Controlled by: Ministry of Interior
• Operational Areas: Punjab and Sindh mainly

Last verified on 11-05-2026

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The Australian Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon declared Pakistani Army Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas (PMA 152 Long Course) the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” on the passing out parade held at RMC Duntroon, Canberra on 5 May 2026.

The award is conferred upon the highest performing foreign military cadet across all facets of training.