Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has come out in defence of the outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. The agency said that the allegations surrounding the army chief and his family members making the rounds on social media were "misleading".

A recent report by Pakistani investigative news website FactFocus claimed that Gen Bajwa and his family amassed assets worth 5.66 billion US dollars (12.7 billion Pakistani rupees) over the past six years of his term. This includes assets and businesses&nbsp;both within and outside Pakistan.

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The claims in the report were based on tax records and wealth statements of the Bajwa family.

Ishaq Dar, the finance minister, initiated an investigation shortly after the news was released and stated that the leak&nbsp;violated "the complete confidentiality of tax information that the law provides."

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However, the military's media wing ISPR&nbsp;said in its statement that the data presented in the report was exaggerated and based on assumptions, reported Dawn.&nbsp;

Calling the allegations "blatant lies and malice" the agency said that the report is totally untrue and that Gen Bajwa and his family regularly file their tax returns.&nbsp;"Like every citizen, the army chief and his family are answerable to the tax authorities for their assets."

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The agency said that the report gives a "false impression" that these assets were acquired by the outgoing army chief's 'samdhi' (his children's in-laws) during his six-year tenure.

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Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has come out in defence of the outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. The agency said that the allegations surrounding the army chief and his family members making the rounds on social media were "misleading".

Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has come out in defence of the outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. The agency said that the allegations surrounding the army chief and his family members making the rounds on social media were "misleading". A recent report by Pakistani investigative news website FactFocus claimed that Gen Bajwa and his family amassed assets worth 5.66 billion US dollars (12.7 billion Pakistani rupees) over the past six years of his term. This includes assets and businesses both within and outside Pakistan. Watch | Pakistan: Lt Gen Asim Munir appointed as new Army Chief, will succeed Gen Bajwa The claims in the report were based on tax records and wealth statements of the Bajwa family. Ishaq Dar, the finance minister, initiated an investigation shortly after the news was released and stated that the leak violated "the complete confidentiality of tax information that the law provides." Also read | Outgoing Pak army chief Bajwa faces online anger over ‘lies’, huge rise in family wealth during term However, the military's media wing ISPR said in its statement that the data presented in the report was exaggerated and based on assumptions, reported Dawn. Calling the allegations "blatant lies and malice" the agency said that the report is totally untrue and that Gen Bajwa and his family regularly file their tax returns. "Like every citizen, the army chief and his family are answerable to the tax authorities for their assets." Also read | Lt Gen Asim Munir, due to retire on Nov 27, named Pakistan’s new army chief The agency said that the report gives a "false impression" that these assets were acquired by the outgoing army chief's 'samdhi' (his children's in-laws) during his six-year tenure. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Pakistan military's media wing calls reports of General Bajwa's wealth 'blatant lies and malice'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/us-re-designates-pakistan-china-as-countries-curbing-religious-freedom-269447">Pakistan</a> on Thursday conducted a successful training launch of nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/after-failure-at-diplomatic-front-pakistan-test-fires-ghaznavi-missile-246365">Ghaznavi</a>', which can strike targets up to 290 kilometers.

"The training launch was part of Field Training Exercise of Army Strategic Forces Command aimed at rehearsing operational readiness procedures during day and night," the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the army, said in a statement.

The 'Ghaznavi' missile is capable of delivering multiple types of warheads up to a range of 290 kilometers, the statement said.

The launch was witnessed by Lt Gen Nadeem Zaki Manj, Director General Strategic Plans Division, Commander Army Strategic Forces Command, senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Army Strategic Forces Command, Scientists and Engineers of the strategic organisations, according to the state-run Radio Pakistan.

"Director General Strategic Plans Division appreciated the operational preparedness of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-successfully-test-fires-nuclear-capable-ghauri-ballistic-missile-170292">Army Strategic Forces Command</a> for displaying a very high standard of proficiency in handling and operating the weapon system," the statement said.

He also "expressed full confidence in the robust Strategic Command and Control System and the capability of Strategic Forces", it added.

Pakistan test-fired 'Ghaznavi' on August 29, 2019, also, days after India revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5.

India and Pakistan have been at odds after New Delhi abrogated the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution to revoke Jammu and Kashmir's special status and bifurcated it into two union territories.

Pakistan reacted strongly to India's decision and downgraded bilateral ties and expelled the Indian envoy.

India has categorically told the international community that the scrapping of Article 370 was an internal matter. It has also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda.

Pakistan on Thursday conducted a successful training launch of nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Ghaznavi', which can strike targets up to 290 kilometers.

Pakistan on Thursday conducted a successful training launch of nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Ghaznavi', which can strike targets up to 290 kilometers. "The training launch was part of Field Training Exercise of Army Strategic Forces Command aimed at rehearsing operational readiness procedures during day and night," the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the army, said in a statement. The 'Ghaznavi' missile is capable of delivering multiple types of warheads up to a range of 290 kilometers, the statement said. The launch was witnessed by Lt Gen Nadeem Zaki Manj, Director General Strategic Plans Division, Commander Army Strategic Forces Command, senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Army Strategic Forces Command, Scientists and Engineers of the strategic organisations, according to the state-run Radio Pakistan. "Director General Strategic Plans Division appreciated the operational preparedness of Army Strategic Forces Command for displaying a very high standard of proficiency in handling and operating the weapon system," the statement said. He also "expressed full confidence in the robust Strategic Command and Control System and the capability of Strategic Forces", it added. Pakistan test-fired 'Ghaznavi' on August 29, 2019, also, days after India revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5. India and Pakistan have been at odds after New Delhi abrogated the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution to revoke Jammu and Kashmir's special status and bifurcated it into two union territories. Pakistan reacted strongly to India's decision and downgraded bilateral ties and expelled the Indian envoy. India has categorically told the international community that the scrapping of Article 370 was an internal matter. It has also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda.

Pakistan conducts successful training launch of nuclear-capable ballistic missile

Four soldiers of Pakistan army were killed and another sustained injuries in two separate incidents of firing by terrorists near Afghanistan border on Saturday.

According to the media wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the first incident occurred in North Waziristan tribal district, where terrorists opened fire on a routine patrolling team of security forces near Abba Khel area on Friday night, Dawn reported.

ISPR also added that one army personnel and two terrorists were also killed in the exchange of fire.

In another incident, terrorists opened fire from across the Pak-Afghan border on Army personnel who were involved in border fencing.

As many as three soldiers died and another sustained injuries in the incident.

This comes less than two months after ten Pakistani armed forces personnel were killed by terrorists in a cross-border attack in North Waziristan district and four others in an assault in Kech district of Balochistan.&nbsp;

Four soldiers of Pakistan army were killed and another sustained injuries in two separate incidents of firing by terrorists near Afghanistan border on Saturday. According to the media wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the first incident occurred in North Waziristan tribal district, where terrorists opened fire on a routine patrolling team of security forces near Abba Khel area on Friday night, Dawn reported.

Four soldiers of Pakistan army were killed and another sustained injuries in two separate incidents of firing by terrorists near Afghanistan border on Saturday. According to the media wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the first incident occurred in North Waziristan tribal district, where terrorists opened fire on a routine patrolling team of security forces near Abba Khel area on Friday night, Dawn reported. ISPR also added that one army personnel and two terrorists were also killed in the exchange of fire. In another incident, terrorists opened fire from across the Pak-Afghan border on Army personnel who were involved in border fencing. As many as three soldiers died and another sustained injuries in the incident. This comes less than two months after ten Pakistani armed forces personnel were killed by terrorists in a cross-border attack in North Waziristan district and four others in an assault in Kech district of Balochistan.

4 Pakistani soldiers killed in firing by terrorists near Afghan border

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday visited the Line of Control (LoC) where he was briefed on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khans-ex-wife-reham-mocks-him-over-failed-kashmir-solidarity-call-248243">ongoing situation</a> at the border, amid tensions in the region.

Khan visited the LoC on the occasion of Defence and Martyrs Day.&nbsp;

The Pakistan Prime Minister was accompanied by Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Chairman of Special Committee on Kashmir Syed Fakhar Imam, The Dawn reported.

During their visit, Khan was "briefed on the ongoing situation at the LoC", according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)."

The Prime Minister lauded the state of readiness and effective response to ceasefire violations by India," the statement claimed, adding that Pakistan would be ready to respond to what it called "Indian aggression or misadventure".

During the visit, Khan also interacted with troops and families of the deceased soldiers.

Pakistan is shocked by the Indian government's move to abrogate Article 370 which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

While the first week itself was a damp squib, barely drawing people despite desperate attempts made by the authorities in the country, no sign of the continuation of the shallow moment was witnessed this Friday.

The failure of the movement has left Pakistan red-faced, as it continues its pursuit of raking up the Kashmir issue in international forums.

The country has found itself completely isolated on the international front, after being snubbed at the United Nations Security Council, as well as by countries like Russia, France, and the US.

India also repeatedly maintained that its decision on Kashmir is strictly an internal matter and also advised Pakistan to accept the reality.&nbsp;

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday visited the Line of Control (LoC) where he was briefed on the ongoing situation at the border, amid tensions in the region.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday visited the Line of Control (LoC) where he was briefed on the ongoing situation at the border, amid tensions in the region. Khan visited the LoC on the occasion of Defence and Martyrs Day. The Pakistan Prime Minister was accompanied by Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Chairman of Special Committee on Kashmir Syed Fakhar Imam, The Dawn reported. During their visit, Khan was "briefed on the ongoing situation at the LoC", according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)." The Prime Minister lauded the state of readiness and effective response to ceasefire violations by India," the statement claimed, adding that Pakistan would be ready to respond to what it called "Indian aggression or misadventure". During the visit, Khan also interacted with troops and families of the deceased soldiers. Pakistan is shocked by the Indian government's move to abrogate Article 370 which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. While the first week itself was a damp squib, barely drawing people despite desperate attempts made by the authorities in the country, no sign of the continuation of the shallow moment was witnessed this Friday. The failure of the movement has left Pakistan red-faced, as it continues its pursuit of raking up the Kashmir issue in international forums. The country has found itself completely isolated on the international front, after being snubbed at the United Nations Security Council, as well as by countries like Russia, France, and the US. India also repeatedly maintained that its decision on Kashmir is strictly an internal matter and also advised Pakistan to accept the reality.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan visits LoC, briefed on ongoing situation

A Pakistan Army soldier was killed when some militants attacked a security outpost in Pakistan's restive northwestern tribal region on Monday.

An exchange of fire broke out between the security forces and the terrorists when they raided the Makki Garh post in Shawal Valley of North Waziristan, the army's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

Troops effectively repulsed the attempt by the militants and in the exchange of fire, a soldier was killed, it said.

The army retrieved five unidentified bodies during patrolling in Boya area where an army post was attacked on Sunday by a group.

The bodies with bullet wounds were found from a dry stream nearly 1.5 km away from the Khar Kamar post which was attacked by the group.

Once a hotbed of militants, North Waziristan was cleared after an operation in 2014.

However, lately, it has witnessed sporadic incidents of violence by militants entering Afghanistan, according to the security forces.

A Pakistan Army soldier was killed when some militants attacked a security outpost in Pakistan's restive northwestern tribal region on Monday. An exchange of fire broke out between the security forces and the terrorists when they raided the Makki Garh post in Shawal Valley of North Waziristan, the army's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

A Pakistan Army soldier was killed when some militants attacked a security outpost in Pakistan's restive northwestern tribal region on Monday. An exchange of fire broke out between the security forces and the terrorists when they raided the Makki Garh post in Shawal Valley of North Waziristan, the army's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. Troops effectively repulsed the attempt by the militants and in the exchange of fire, a soldier was killed, it said. The army retrieved five unidentified bodies during patrolling in Boya area where an army post was attacked on Sunday by a group. The bodies with bullet wounds were found from a dry stream nearly 1.5 km away from the Khar Kamar post which was attacked by the group. Once a hotbed of militants, North Waziristan was cleared after an operation in 2014. However, lately, it has witnessed sporadic incidents of violence by militants entering Afghanistan, according to the security forces.

Pakistan soldier killed as militants attack security outpost

At least three persons were killed and 15 others, including five soldiers, injured as members from the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, led by two MPs, allegedly attacked an army check post in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan region on Sunday.

MPs Ali Wazir and Mohsin Javed attacked the Kharqamar check post in North Waziristan tribal district.

Due to the firing of the group, five army soldiers got injured. In exchange of fire, three individuals who attacked the post lost their lives and 10 others got injured, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistani military's media wing, said.

The army said that they wanted to exert pressure for the release of suspected terrorists' facilitator who was recently arrested.

It said that the troops at the check post exercised maximum restraint in the face of provocation and direct firing on the post.

"All injured were taken to the army hospital for treatment. Ali Wazir along with 8 individuals have been arrested while Mohsin Javed is at large after inciting the crowd," the statement added.

The attackers apparently belonged to the PTM, which says it was working for the rights of local Pushtu-speaking people.

However, the army said that the group is supported by anti-Pakistan elements from across the border in Afghanistan.

Pakistani Army said that the group also allegedly received monetary support from Indian spy agencies.&nbsp;

At least three persons were killed and 15 others, including five soldiers, injured as members from the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, led by two MPs, allegedly attacked an army check post in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan region on Sunday.

At least three persons were killed and 15 others, including five soldiers, injured as members from the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, led by two MPs, allegedly attacked an army check post in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan region on Sunday. MPs Ali Wazir and Mohsin Javed attacked the Kharqamar check post in North Waziristan tribal district. Due to the firing of the group, five army soldiers got injured. In exchange of fire, three individuals who attacked the post lost their lives and 10 others got injured, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistani military's media wing, said. The army said that they wanted to exert pressure for the release of suspected terrorists' facilitator who was recently arrested. It said that the troops at the check post exercised maximum restraint in the face of provocation and direct firing on the post. "All injured were taken to the army hospital for treatment. Ali Wazir along with 8 individuals have been arrested while Mohsin Javed is at large after inciting the crowd," the statement added. The attackers apparently belonged to the PTM, which says it was working for the rights of local Pushtu-speaking people. However, the army said that the group is supported by anti-Pakistan elements from across the border in Afghanistan. Pakistani Army said that the group also allegedly received monetary support from Indian spy agencies.

Pakistan MPs-led group attacks army check post; 3 killed, 15 injured

Pakistani authorities on Saturday confirmed that all guests and staff members have been rescued from Pearl Continental Hotel in Gwadar in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/4-killed-as-armed-militants-storm-5-star-hotel-in-pakistans-gwadar-port-city-police-217847">wake of an attack in which a security guard was killed</a>.

Gwadar Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Mohammad Waseem said that the "the process of clearing the hotel has entered its final stages," The Dawn reported.

Several gunshots were heard after three armed terrorists entered the private five-star hotel.

The security guard was killed after he tried to stop the gunmen from entering the hotel's premises, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the attack, according to the organisation's spokesperson Junaid Baloch.

Balochistan chief minister Jam Kamal Khan Alyani condemned the attack and urged a "well planned and strong action". He directed authorities to ensure the safety of the people inside the hotel.

The Pearl Continental Hotel is frequented by both business and leisure travellers. In the last few years, the BLA has been conducting several suicide attacks in Balochistan.

The group was also behind the attack at the Chinese Consulate in Karachi last year.&nbsp;

Pakistani authorities on Saturday confirmed that all guests and staff members have been rescued from Pearl Continental Hotel in Gwadar in the wake of an attack in which a security guard was killed.

Pakistani authorities on Saturday confirmed that all guests and staff members have been rescued from Pearl Continental Hotel in Gwadar in the wake of an attack in which a security guard was killed. Gwadar Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Mohammad Waseem said that the "the process of clearing the hotel has entered its final stages," The Dawn reported. Several gunshots were heard after three armed terrorists entered the private five-star hotel. The security guard was killed after he tried to stop the gunmen from entering the hotel's premises, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the attack, according to the organisation's spokesperson Junaid Baloch. Balochistan chief minister Jam Kamal Khan Alyani condemned the attack and urged a "well planned and strong action". He directed authorities to ensure the safety of the people inside the hotel. The Pearl Continental Hotel is frequented by both business and leisure travellers. In the last few years, the BLA has been conducting several suicide attacks in Balochistan. The group was also behind the attack at the Chinese Consulate in Karachi last year.

Pakistan hotel attack: Process of clearing enters final stage, all guests, staff members rescued safely

Five Lieutenant Generals in the Pakistan Army were reshuffled on Tuesday.

In an official statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed was appointed Adjutant General of Pakistan Army at the General Headquarters (GHQ), while Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas was appointed Director General of Joint Staff.

Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood was appointed Inspector General, Communications and IT (IG-C&amp;IT), while Lieutenant General Adnan was named Commander, Bahawalpur Corps, the statement mentioned.

It also said Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza will continue as Vice Chief of General Staff.

Last week, ISPR had announced that Lieutenant General Javed Mahmood Bukhari, a three-star officer of the Pakistan Army, was appointed Commander Bahawalpur Corps.

It was stated that General Bukhari was previously posted as Quarter Master General at the General Headquarters. He had replaced Lieutenant General Sher Afgun in Bahawalpur Corps, as the latter was posted as Inspector General Arms at GHQ.

The post of IG arms has been vacant since the transfer of Lieutenant General Asim Bajwa as Commander, Southern Command.

The XXXI Corps is a corps of the Pakistan Army, commonly referred to as 31 Corps. It forms a major part of the Pakistan Army, with its headquarters located in Bahawalpur, Punjab province.

As per ISPR`s statement, the corps was raised at the end of 1980s and took over the assets of the former II Corps, which is presently based in Multan. It has more than three full-sized divisions and is responsible for the southern Punjab desert zone.

In 1988, when the C-130 Hercules plane of President General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq crashed near Bahawalpur, he was visiting XXXI Corps along with senior military aides.

Five Lieutenant Generals in the Pakistan Army were reshuffled on Tuesday. In an official statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed was appointed Adjutant General of Pakistan Army at the General Headquarters (GHQ), while Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas was appointed Director General of Joint Staff.

Five Lieutenant Generals in the Pakistan Army were reshuffled on Tuesday. In an official statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed was appointed Adjutant General of Pakistan Army at the General Headquarters (GHQ), while Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas was appointed Director General of Joint Staff. Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood was appointed Inspector General, Communications and IT (IG-C&IT), while Lieutenant General Adnan was named Commander, Bahawalpur Corps, the statement mentioned. It also said Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza will continue as Vice Chief of General Staff. Last week, ISPR had announced that Lieutenant General Javed Mahmood Bukhari, a three-star officer of the Pakistan Army, was appointed Commander Bahawalpur Corps. It was stated that General Bukhari was previously posted as Quarter Master General at the General Headquarters. He had replaced Lieutenant General Sher Afgun in Bahawalpur Corps, as the latter was posted as Inspector General Arms at GHQ. The post of IG arms has been vacant since the transfer of Lieutenant General Asim Bajwa as Commander, Southern Command. The XXXI Corps is a corps of the Pakistan Army, commonly referred to as 31 Corps. It forms a major part of the Pakistan Army, with its headquarters located in Bahawalpur, Punjab province. As per ISPR`s statement, the corps was raised at the end of 1980s and took over the assets of the former II Corps, which is presently based in Multan. It has more than three full-sized divisions and is responsible for the southern Punjab desert zone. In 1988, when the C-130 Hercules plane of President General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq crashed near Bahawalpur, he was visiting XXXI Corps along with senior military aides.

Five Lieutenant Generals in Pakistan Army reshuffled

Seven Pakistani posts across the LoC were destroyed as the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/poonch-ceasefire-violation-pakistan-army-claims-3-soldiers-dead-india-says-toll-higher-207378">Indian Army retaliated to cross border shelling </a>by Pakistani troops who targeted border areas in Rajouri and Poonch districts, officials said Tuesday.

There have been several casualties to Pakistani troops too, they said.

As a precautionary measure, all schools along the borderline in Poonch and Rajouri districts have been closed by authorities in view of the Pakistani shelling.

On Monday, a BSF inspector and a five-year-old girl were among three persons killed while 24 others were injured as Pakistani troops heavily shelled forward areas along the Line of Control in Poonch district, prompting the Indian Army to retaliate "befittingly", said officials.

There was heavy mortar shelling and firing along LOC in Poonch district and Nowshera sector of Rajouri district till Tuesday morning", officials said.

There was also firing and shelling by Pakistan troops in Shahpur sub-sector in Poonch and Nowshera on Tuesday, they said.

In the retaliation carried out by Indian troops, seven Pakistan posts across the LoC in Rakhchikri and Rawalakote forward areas of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) were destroyed, they said adding there have been several causalities on the Pakistan side.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of Pakistan has said three Pakistan Army soldiers were killed on Tuesday in retaliation carried out by Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC).&nbsp;

Pakistan has been using heavy weaponry and 120 mm mortar bombs to target civilian areas along the LoC in Poonch, triggering panic among villagers, they said.

Amid the ongoing shelling by Pakistan, people have been advised to stay indoors, the officials said.

Seven Pakistani posts across the LoC were destroyed as the Indian Army retaliated to cross border shelling by Pakistani troops who targeted border areas in Rajouri and Poonch districts, officials said Tuesday.

Seven Pakistani posts across the LoC were destroyed as the Indian Army retaliated to cross border shelling by Pakistani troops who targeted border areas in Rajouri and Poonch districts, officials said Tuesday. There have been several casualties to Pakistani troops too, they said. As a precautionary measure, all schools along the borderline in Poonch and Rajouri districts have been closed by authorities in view of the Pakistani shelling. On Monday, a BSF inspector and a five-year-old girl were among three persons killed while 24 others were injured as Pakistani troops heavily shelled forward areas along the Line of Control in Poonch district, prompting the Indian Army to retaliate "befittingly", said officials. There was heavy mortar shelling and firing along LOC in Poonch district and Nowshera sector of Rajouri district till Tuesday morning", officials said. There was also firing and shelling by Pakistan troops in Shahpur sub-sector in Poonch and Nowshera on Tuesday, they said. In the retaliation carried out by Indian troops, seven Pakistan posts across the LoC in Rakhchikri and Rawalakote forward areas of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) were destroyed, they said adding there have been several causalities on the Pakistan side. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of Pakistan has said three Pakistan Army soldiers were killed on Tuesday in retaliation carried out by Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC). Pakistan has been using heavy weaponry and 120 mm mortar bombs to target civilian areas along the LoC in Poonch, triggering panic among villagers, they said. Amid the ongoing shelling by Pakistan, people have been advised to stay indoors, the officials said.

Seven Pakistan posts destroyed as Indian Army retaliates to ceasefire violations

Apart from his years of experience in intelligence, Pakistan`s newly appointed Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Chief Lt Gen Asim Munir is a 'Hafiz-e-Quran' who memorised the Quran during his posting in Saudi Arabia as Lt Colonel.

Pakistani army's media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on October 10 announced Lt Gen Munir as the successor of incumbent ISI Chief Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar. The announcement of Lt Gen Munir came two weeks after being promoted to the post of Lieutenant General.

Lt Gen Munir will be assuming office on October 25 after the retirement of Lt Gen Mukhtar.

The Nation reported that Pakistan`s Prime Minister Imran Khan appointed Lt Gen Munir after a meeting with Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and the Lt Gen Mukhtar on September 28, rather than taking the traditional route of appointing an ISI chief from a pool of three names nominated by the Army chief.

The appointment of the new ISI chief is the first major military-related appointment undertaken by the Imran Khan-led government after coming into power following the July 25 elections.

Lt Gen Munir previously served as Director General Military Intelligence and was thought to be a strong contender for the spy agency post.&nbsp;

Only three Military Intelligence chiefs have been appointed as the head of ISI in the past three decades, the last one being Lt Gen Nadeem Taj who was in office from 2007 to 2008.

Lt Gen Munir is believed to be Gen Bajwa`s most trusted aide, having worked under Bajwa when he headed Corps X that is in charge of the Northern areas. The Nation also suggests that the Army chief had picked Lt Gen Munir as ISI chief just months after assuming command in November 2016.

According to Dawn, speculations about him taking over as the ISI chief were rife following the reports that Lt Gen Mukhtar would be retiring.

Lt Gen Munir was recently awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Pakistan`s second highest civilian award. He has also served as commander of the Force Command Northern Areas, according to media reports.

Apart from his years of experience in intelligence, Pakistan`s newly appointed Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Chief Lt Gen Asim Munir is a 'Hafiz-e-Quran' who memorised the Quran during his posting in Saudi Arabia as Lt Colonel.

Apart from his years of experience in intelligence, Pakistan`s newly appointed Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Chief Lt Gen Asim Munir is a 'Hafiz-e-Quran' who memorised the Quran during his posting in Saudi Arabia as Lt Colonel. Pakistani army's media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on October 10 announced Lt Gen Munir as the successor of incumbent ISI Chief Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar. The announcement of Lt Gen Munir came two weeks after being promoted to the post of Lieutenant General. Lt Gen Munir will be assuming office on October 25 after the retirement of Lt Gen Mukhtar. The Nation reported that Pakistan`s Prime Minister Imran Khan appointed Lt Gen Munir after a meeting with Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and the Lt Gen Mukhtar on September 28, rather than taking the traditional route of appointing an ISI chief from a pool of three names nominated by the Army chief. The appointment of the new ISI chief is the first major military-related appointment undertaken by the Imran Khan-led government after coming into power following the July 25 elections. Lt Gen Munir previously served as Director General Military Intelligence and was thought to be a strong contender for the spy agency post. Only three Military Intelligence chiefs have been appointed as the head of ISI in the past three decades, the last one being Lt Gen Nadeem Taj who was in office from 2007 to 2008. Lt Gen Munir is believed to be Gen Bajwa`s most trusted aide, having worked under Bajwa when he headed Corps X that is in charge of the Northern areas. The Nation also suggests that the Army chief had picked Lt Gen Munir as ISI chief just months after assuming command in November 2016. According to Dawn, speculations about him taking over as the ISI chief were rife following the reports that Lt Gen Mukhtar would be retiring. Lt Gen Munir was recently awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Pakistan`s second highest civilian award. He has also served as commander of the Force Command Northern Areas, according to media reports.

Pakistan's new ISI chief Lt Gen Asim Munir a 'Hafiz-e-Quran'