ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent attacks by Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, which have resulted in the loss of numerous civilian lives, calling upon the international community to take immediate and effective measures to halt the aggression. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Yarmook, operating under the Saudi-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), successfully executed a major counter-narcotics operation in the North Arabian Sea, seizing narcotics valued at approximately USD 972 million. According to a Pakistan Navy statement, the operation underscores Pakistan’s […]
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, held detailed talks with Lieutenant General Leonard-Gabriel Baraboi, Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff, during an official visit to Romania aimed at boosting bilateral defence and operational cooperation. Upon arrival at the Romanian Air Force Headquarters, […]
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, on Tuesday interacted with participants of the 17th National Workshop Balochistan at the General Headquarters (GHQ). Addressing the participants, the army chief said Balochistan is the pride of Pakistan, blessed with vibrant, resilient and patriotic people […]
Rawalpindi: The opening day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and South Africa came to a close with Pakistan reaching 259 for 5 at stumps, after a steady display of batting at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Winning the toss, Pakistan captain Shan Masood opted to bat first on […]
WEB DESK: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed fast bowler Shaheen Afridi as captain of the national One-Day International (ODI) team. Shaheen Afridi will lead Pakistan in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, scheduled to be played from November 4 to 8 at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. The decision […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan-Afghanistan border is expected to reopen within the next 24 to 48 hours, sources said Monday, a day after both sides agreed to a ceasefire in Qatar-mediated talks. Pakistan had shut the Torkham and Chaman crossings on October 12 following Taliban and affiliated militants’ attacks on multiple Pakistan […]
WEB DESK: Four soldiers embraced martyrdom while eleven others sustained injuries after militants opened fire on personnel of the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) security team near Kot Lalu in Dera Ismail Khan district, official sources confirmed on Sunday. The attack occurred when the Khawarij terrorists targeted the Base […]
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday welcomed a ceasefire agreement signed between Pakistan and Afghanistan, saying it ends days of hostility sparked by recent border clashes. Ishaq Dar said the truce, finalised late Saturday in Doha, was “the first step in the right direction.” He […]
ISLAMABAD: A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), featuring state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets, has arrived in Azerbaijan to participate in the multinational aerial combat exercise Indus Shield Alpha, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the deployment demonstrated PAF’s advanced […]