Islamabad, Sept 25, SPA -- The first batch of Pakistan Army contingent has left to participate in the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, according to an official statement. The Commander, Logistics Area, Maj-Gen Kaizad Maneck Spoariwala, bade farewell to the 250 departing troops. The batch will be relieving the already stationed troops in Sierra Leone. It comprised personnel from Signals, Engineers and Medical Corps. The statement said the departing troops would be joined by some more batches to complete the movement. --SPA 1453 Local Time 1153 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/204840