KARACHI: The International Maritime Conference 2025 (IMC-25) began at the Karachi Expo Centre alongside the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC-25), bringing together global maritime leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss key issues shaping the future of the world’s oceans. Organized by the Pakistan Navy in collaboration with […]
Author: Muhammad Nasir Butt
Pakistan International Maritime Expo 2025 opens in Karachi
KARACHI: The second edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC-25) opened at the Expo Centre Karachi, bringing together maritime industry leaders, international delegations, and policymakers from around the world. Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Saleh Al Jasser, attended the ceremony as Guest of Honour, while […]
Pakistan Navy to induct first Chinese-built submarine next year
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy expects its first Chinese-designed submarine to enter active service next year, Admiral Naveed Ashraf told Chinese state media, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s expanding defence partnership with Beijing. Under the deal, Islamabad will receive eight Hangor-class submarines by 2028 — four to be built in […]
Afghanistan must end terror support: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif has said that Afghanistan must ensure that its soil is not used for cross-border infiltration or terrorist activities against Pakistan. Speaking to the media, he stated that the Taliban regime in Kabul should immediately end its support for terrorist groups, emphasizing that without […]
Pakistan, Canada seek to broaden cooperation under FIPA framework
ISLAMABAD: According to the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to discuss matters of mutual interest and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. During the discussion, both sides agreed to promote collaboration […]
PEC, NADRA sign agreement to digitize ‘Engineering Services’ in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A new era of digital transformation has begun for Pakistan’s engineering community as the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) signed an agreement to enhance online services and promote modern technology integration. Under the agreement, NADRA will provide PEC with secure data hosting, […]
Three arrested in Rawalpindi for illegal sale of rare Indian pangolin
RAWALPINDI: Three individuals have been arrested for illegally selling an Indian pangolin, a rare and protected species, in a successful operation carried out by the Wildlife Rangers. According to officials, the team recovered the endangered Indian pangolin during the raid and registered a case against the accused. All three suspects […]
Pakistan Navy holds command conference to review operational plans
ISLAMABAD: The Command and Staff Conference of the Pakistan Navy concluded at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf. During the conference, Admiral Naveed Ashraf emphasized the importance of maintaining perpetual combat readiness to counter both conventional and unconventional challenges in the […]
PM Shehbaz felicitates Türkiye on its 102nd Republic Day
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended heartfelt congratulations to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the brotherly people of Türkiye on the joyous occasion of the country’s 102nd Republic Day. In his message, the Prime Minister lauded Türkiye’s remarkable transformation and economic revival under the bold and dynamic leadership […]
Mohsin Naqvi visits family of late SP Adeel Akbar in Kamonki
KAMONKI: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of the late SP Adeel Akbar in Kamonki to offer condolences to the bereaved family. During the visit, Minister Naqvi met with SP Adeel Akbar’s father, brother, and other family members, expressing deep sorrow and sympathy over the tragic loss. He […]









