Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have expressed deep concern over Israeli statements about opening the Rafah Crossing in one direction to transfer residents of the Gaza Strip into Egypt. The ministers strongly rejected any attempt to expel the Palestinian people from their […]
Author: Muhammad Nasir Butt
Rising asylum claims push UK universities to block students from Pakistan, Bangladesh
LONDON: A growing number of UK universities have stopped accepting students from Pakistan and Bangladesh due to rising concerns over visa abuse and stricter Home Office compliance requirements, according to multiple reports. At least nine universities have introduced restrictions on applicants from what they now classify as “high-risk” countries. The […]
Pakistan’s C-130 relief team arrives in Colombo
COLOMBO: A Pakistani relief team arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday aboard a Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft to support ongoing rescue and relief efforts following severe flooding across the country. The team was sent on the special directives of the Prime Minister to assist Sri Lankan authorities in managing […]
8th Maritime security workshop kicks off at PN war college
LAHORE: The 8th Maritime Security Workshop (MARSEW-8) commenced at the Pakistan Navy War College in Lahore, formally inaugurated by Commandant Rear Admiral Sohail Ahmad Azmie. In his welcome address, Rear Admiral Azmie highlighted the strategic importance of leveraging Pakistan’s maritime potential in a changing global landscape. He noted that since […]
Navy Chief highlights Pakistan’s blue economy potential at maritime security workshop
The Maritime Security Workshop (MARSEW), now in its eighth edition, has evolved into a flagship initiative of the Pakistan Navy, serving as a vital platform for fostering maritime awareness and informed debate on Pakistan’s maritime security needs. Addressing the participants, the Navy Chief expressed great satisfaction over the workshop’s growth […]
Pakistan Navy rescues stranded Sri Lankan family amid severe flooding
ISLAMABAD: As part of ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Sri Lanka, the Pakistan Navy successfully rescued a stranded family trapped for five days on the rooftop of their flooded home in the Kotikawatta area. During a search and rescue mission, the Z-9 helicopter embarked on Pakistan […]
Pakistan, Egypt agree to deepen political, economic and defence cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty concluded a two-day official visit to Pakistan from 29 to 30 November, during which both sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations, the Foreign Office said on Sunday. According to the spokesperson, Dr Abdelatty held one-on-one and delegation-level talks with Deputy Prime […]
PNS SAIF continues second day of HADR missions in Sri Lanka
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF continued its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations on Saturday in areas of Sri Lanka devastated by Cyclone Ditwah, with relief efforts entering their second day. According to the Pakistan Navy, the ship’s embarked Z9EC helicopter carried out multiple missions over severely flood-affected parts […]
Pakistan Navy delivers rapid humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Saif, currently docked in Colombo for the International Fleet Review 2025, has launched immediate Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, according to a statement issued by the Directorate General Public Relations (Navy) on Saturday. The cyclone and subsequent […]
Pak Navy test-fires ship-launched ballistic missile
Islamabad: Pakistan Navy on Tuesday successfully conducted a test flight of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile. According to a statement issued by the Director General Public Relations (Navy), the ballistic missile is capable of engaging both sea and ground targets with high accuracy. The weapon system is equipped […]









