Written By: Abdul Basit Alvi
“Based on credible intelligence, an Operation has been initiated in Sambaza area of Zhob, Balochistan for last 96 hours to deny Terrorists use of few suspected routes to move across Pakistan-Afghanistan Border to sneak into KP along interprovincial boundary and target citizens and security forces. As a result of continuous Surveillance and sanitisation of the area, a group of the Terrorists was intercepted in early hours today.” “Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Miranshah – North Waziristan and Tarbela today. At Miranshah, COAS laid floral wreath at Martyrs’ Monument to pay homage to brave soldiers who laid lives while defending the motherland.” “General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited CMH Rawalpindi today. COAS met injured officers and soldiers who got injured during CTD complex Bannu Operations.” “On 14 December 2022, a suicide blast occured in general area Miran Shah, North Waziristan District. Resultantly, Havaldar Muhammad Ameer (age 30 years, resident of Mianwali) embraced shahadat.” “On 11 December 22, Afghan Border Forces opened unprovoked and indiscriminate fire of heavy weapons including artillery/ mortar onto the Civilian population in Chaman, Balochistan causing Shahadat of 6 x Civilians with another 17 x individuals being injured. Pakistani border troops have given befitting albeit measured response against the uncalled for aggression, but avoided targeting innocent Civilians in the area.” These are few among several press releases which are issued from Inter-Services Public Relations(ISPR). Through ISPR we get all necessary updates about the activities of our Armed Forces, their role and sacrifices for the Country. Without ISPR it won’t be possible to get true picture from conflict areas as they release the information not only keeping in mind the larger interest of Pakistan and Pak Army but they ensure to update the public about what’s going on in reality.
Readers, The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) is the media and Public Relation wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces. It broadcasts and coordinates military news and information to the country’s civilian media and the civic society. ISPR Directorate acts as ambassador of the Armed Forces. The Directorate plays a proactive role in bridging gulf between Armed Forces and the public through media. This is a specialized function, which in present era requires a scientific approach. Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary is current DG of ISPR who is doing an excellent job. Previous Chiefs including big names of Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa, Major General Asif Ghafoor, and Major General Babar Iftikhar etc were very active in running the institution in a quite professional way. Like central and other regional offices it’s AJK office is also working in a quite professional way. ISPR AJK’s commander and staff are quite popular in people and journalists because of their professional and friendly behavior.
These days its time of Media and Internet. The only one who is active in these mediums can survive. Also to counter Fifth Generation Warfare, misinformation and false propaganda, it’s much essential to closely engage with media and present the true picture. ISPR is doing this in a very professional and proactive manner.
Along with interacting with media, ISPR is also doing a big job and portraying & propagating the good image of Pakistan and Pak Army by songs, movies and dramas. Many of their songs and dramas touched the hallmark of popularity and played a key role to awaken the patriotism. Dramas like Nishan E Haider, Alfa Bravo Charlie, Sinf E Ahan, Ahde Wafa etc are everlasting and popular. I can’t forget the wave of enthusiasm, motivation and patriotism while watching ISPR’s Songs and Dramas.
Readers, the role of ISPR have been remarkable in portraying true picture and presenting authentic information. ISPR is working with true spirit of serving the nation and Pak Army.
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