PakDef Multimedia

Given below are miscellaneous videos clips and short documentaries on topics related to  Pakistan Armed Forces. The small files are hosted on PakDef main forum and the larger files on an external website (Video Google). 

Any feedback on improvement and additions to this section is welcomed and can be emailed to Usman Shabbir at email: usmanshabir@pakdef.info

Misc. Short Clips
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This clip from the early 60s' shows a four ship B-57s formation during an aerial display.

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This clip, also from the early 60s' shows a F-104 Starfighter turning over an airbase during an aerial display. The video is shot by a trailing T-bird.

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This video clip shows some air-to-air gun-camera footage from 1965 war.

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This video clip shows a F-86F Sabre being armed.

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This gun camera footage shows some Indian Air Force aircraft being destroyed on the ground during the 1965 War.

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This video clip shows Prime Minister Z A Bhutto's speech after the Indian nuclear explosion of 1974.

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This video clip shows PAEC Chairman Munir Ahmed Khan and Prime Minister Z A Bhutto during the inauguration of KANUPP nuclear power plant.

 

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A short clip video clip showing various HUD modes of a PAF F-7P. The clip is from the documentary 'Induction of F-7P and F-16 Aircraft in PAF'

 

Documentaries

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A short history of Pakistan Day Parade

01:51 Min

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A short history of Pakistan Day Parade held every year on 23rd March.
Wana Olives

390 MB
(23:14 Min)

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This award winning documentary is a testament to the will and bravery of the soldiers of the Pakistan Army, many of whom have sacrificed their lives for our peace in the War on Terror.

60 Years of Pakistan Army

286 MB
(26:00 Min)

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This documentary gives a brief history of Pakistan Army on its 60th Year (1947-2007) and highlights some of the achievements over the years.

Pakistan Air Defence System

79 MB
(8:08 Min)

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This documentary was produced by PTV and first date of telecast is 7 September 1990. Documentary depicts the Air Defence Capabilities and also contains some DACT scenes. Commentary is in Urdu language.

AH-1F/Baktar-Shikan Firing Display

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This news report first telecasted in 2002 shows the Pakistan Army AH-1F Cobra Gunships firing Baktar-Shikan ATGM from a distance of 4000 meters at night during a display. Commentary is in Urdu language.

Al-Khalid induction in to Service

 

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This news report shows the handing over ceremony of the first batch of Al-Khalid MBT's to 31 Cavalry by CoAS General Pervaiz Musharaf.   Video also contains some nice Al-Khalid footage showing the tank being put through its paces. Commentary is in Urdu language.

Induction of F-7PG in Service

 

48.5 MB
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This news report shows the induction of F-7PG fighter aircraft into PAF service. It also shows the interviews of various high-ups on the occasion including that of CAS (late.) Air Marshal Mushaf Ali Mir.   Commentary is in Urdu language.

Pakistan Army Aviation

 

37 MB
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This small documentary is about the history of Pakistan Army Aviation.   Commentary is in Urdu language.

History of Pakistan Air Force

60.1 MB
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This small documentary is about the history of Pakistan Air Force and contains some rare footage of F-86 Sabres, B-57s, F-104s etc. First broadcasted on PTV circa 2000/2001.
Commentary is in Urdu language.

Visit to a PAF Base

56.3 MB
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This small documentary shows life at a PAF Base. Interviews of various base personnel are also shown and video also contains some F-7P footage. First broadcasted on PTV circa 2001/2002.
Commentary is in Urdu language.

Meet a PAF GD Pilot

42.8 MB
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Video shows the interview of a PAF GD Pilot and also contains some T-37 and F-7 footage. First broadcasted on PTV circa 2001/2002.
Commentary is in Urdu language.

Pakistan Army Armoured Corps

57.4 MB
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This documentary on Pakistan Corps of Armoured contains footage of T-59, T-85, T-80UD and Al-Khalid tanks and also some rare footage from 1965 War showing the M-47/48 tanks in action. First broadcasted on PTV circa 2001/2002.
Commentary is in Urdu language.

Pakistan Army Artillery Corps

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This documentary is on Pakistan Corps of Artillery and contains footage of various towed and self-propelled artillery guns.  First broadcasted on PTV circa 2001/2002.
Commentary is in Urdu language.

Interview of Lt Gen (retd.) K M Azhar

 

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Interview of Lt Gen (retd.) K M Azhar, Pakistan Army. In the interview he describes the operations carried out in Khokhrapar/Munabao area during 1965 war under his command. He was Commander 51 Infantry Brigade during the war. The interview is in Urdu language.

Missile Firing Camp
 

110 MB
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This is a 10 minute documentary on Pakistan Air Force ‘Missile Firing Camp’ held in 2001.
Commentary is in English language.

Shows Reports

IDEAS 2004 Defence Exhibition File Size

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Part - 2
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This video is approximately two hours long and contains footage from the IDEAS 2004 Defence Exhibition which was held in Karachi. Please note that this is an un-edited rough video and no running commentary is provided.

Video Songs
 
 

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"Pak Fauj or Awam Aik" by Najam Shiraz

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News Footage

 

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Second successful flight test of Air Launched Cruise Missile Raad – 8th May 2008  

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Pakistan on 8th May 2008 conducted the second successful flight test of the indigenously developed Air Launched Cruise Missile, Ra’ad (Hatf-VIII). Ra’ad with a range of 350 kms, has been developed exclusively for launch from aerial platforms. Ra’ad Cruise Missile has special stealth capabilities as it is a Low Altitude, Terrain hugging missile with high maneuverability, and can deliver all types of warheads, with great accuracy.

Chief of Army Staff visits Malir Cantonment & Air War College – 30 April 2008

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Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, visited Malir Cantonment on 3oth April 2008 and witnessed troops engaged in routine training activities. He appreciated the high morale and standard of training of all ranks. Later, Chief of Army Staff visited the Air War College, Karachi and addressed the participants of Air War Course. Lieutenant General Ahsan Azhar Hayat, Corps Commander also accompanied the Chief of Army Staff during the visit.

Pak-Turk Air Force Exercise "Indus Viper" Concludes - 29th April 2008

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Ten days multi-dimensional operational exercise "Indus Viper" between Pakistan Air Force and Turkish Air Force concluded on 29th April 2008 at Pakistan Air Force Base, Mushaf, Sargodha. Air Marshal Shahid Lateef, Acting Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the Chief Guest at the occasion.
Pak-Turkish Joint Air Exercise – 26 April 2008

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Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Rauf Engin Soysal and Maj. Gen. Sirin Unal, Deputy Commander, First Air Force Command Eskisehir witnessed 10-day multi-dimensional operational exercise ‘Indus Viper 2008’ between Pakistan Air Force and Turkish Air Force being underway in Sargodha. Air Commodore M Ashfaque Arian, Base Commander PAF Base Mushaf briefed the visiting dignitaries on the joint air exercise. Air Forces of the two brotherly countries are conducting a joint operational exercise to enhance interaction between the forces of the two countries.

Pakistan successfully conducts the first training launch of ballistic missile Hatf VI, (Shaheen-II) - 21 April 2008

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Pakistan successfully conducted the first training launch of long range ballistic missile Hatf VI, (Shaheen-II) on 21 April 2008. The launch was conducted by Army Strategic Force Command and marked the culmination of a field training exercise. According to ISPR, it validated the operational readiness of a strategic missile group equipped with Shaheen-II missile. Shaheen-II is Pakistan’s longest range ballistic missile system with a range of 2000km. It is a two stage solid fuel missile, which can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads.

Passing Out Parade of 117th Long Course at PMA Kakul - 19 April 2008

3 min 18 sec

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Passing out parade of the 117th Long Course at the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul was held in the Academy at Abbottabad on 19th April 2008. Chief of Navel Staff Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir was the chief guest at the occasion. Cadet Aziz Akram was awarded the Sword of Honor.
Two Hindu cadets also were among the cadets who successfully completed the course.

Graduation Ceremony held at PAF Academy Risalpur – 18 April 2008

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A graduation parade was held at Pakistan Air Force Academy, Risalpur on 18 April 2008 marking the culmination of No 120th GDP and 64th Engineering courses. General Tariq Majid, Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal, Tanveer Mehmood Ahmad also witnessed the parade.
The coveted Sword of Honor for best all round performance in College of Aeronautical Engineering was awarded to Pilot Officer Anaf Hanan Lodhi, while the coveted Sword of Honor for best all round performance in College of Flying Training was awarded to Pilot Officer Muhammad Bilal Ahmad.

Second MRTP-33 commissioned into Pakistan Navy - 11 April 2008

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Pakistan Navy Ship KARRAR, the second Multi Role Tactical Platform (MPTP-33) was commissioned into Pakistan Navy on 11 April 2008. The commissioning ceremony was held at PNS Dockyard where Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir was the chief guest.
The craft is designed for fast attack, maritime interdiction operation, contact probing and protection of coastal installations. Its has high stealth characteristics and can carry surface to surface missiles and guns.

Production of new Base Bleed 155mm ammunition starts at Pakistan Ordnance Factories - 12 April 2008

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Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, received the first lot of 155mm, Base Bleed (BB) Dual Purpose Improvised Conventional Munition (DPICM) from Chairman Pakistan Ordnance Factories Board, Lieutenant General Syed Sabahat Hussain in an impressive ceremony held at Pakistan Ordnance Factory on 12 April 2008. The ceremony was attended by high ranking military officers, Ambassador of South Korea Mr Shin Un and Chairman POONGSAN, Mr Jin Roy Ryu.

Induction ceremony of AN/TPS-77 radar in Pakistan Air Force - 07 April 2008

6 min 52 sec

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Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed was chief guest at the induction ceremony of TPS-77 radar held at Masroor Air Base Karachi on 07 April 2008.

Chief of Army Staff visit to Khairpur Tamewali Field Firing Ranges at Bhawalpur - 27 March 2008

1 min 54 sec

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The Chief of Army Staff visited Khairpur Tamewali Field Firing Ranges at Bhawalpur on 27-03-2008.

Pakistan Chief of Army Staff visit to the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Complex - 26 Feb 2008

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Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited a field area on 28 Feb 2008 and addressed Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers, Non Commissioned Officers and Jawans. Earlier Chief of Army Staff visited Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Complex where he was briefed about the UAV System inducted in the Army. Chief of Army Staff witnessed the demonstration flight and appreciated the training standards achieved by troops.

Inauguration ceremony for the manufacturing of JF-17 Thunder sub-assemblies in Pakistan - 22nd Jan 2008

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On 22nd Jan 2008, an inauguration ceremony for the manufacturing of JF-17 Thunder sub-assemblies was held at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in Kamra, at which Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed was the chief guest.

PAF Female Pilots Complete Operational Conversion on Fighter Aircraft - 17 March 2008

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The first two female pilots of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) completed their operational conversion on F-7 fighter aircraft on 17 March 2008.

Corps Commander Rawalpindi visits exercise area near Mangla - 17 Dec 2007

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Corps Commander Rawalpindi Lt. Gen. Mohsin Kamal visited troops undergoing winter collective Training exercises near Mangla on 17 Dec 2007. General Officer Commanding, Major General Sajjad Ghani briefed the Crops Commander about the training parameters. The Corps Commander witnessed various training activities and appreciated the standard of training, professionalism and motivation in troops undergoing training.  

COAS General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visit to training areas in Sialkot - 15 Dec 2007

1:34 min

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Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited the training areas in Sialkot on 15 Dec 2007, where troops were busy conducting training for Low Intensity Conflict. Lieutenant General Waseem Ahmed Ashraf, Corps Commander accompanied COAS during the visit.