ISLAMABAD: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has assured that the formal notification for the newly created post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) will be issued soon, urging the public and media to avoid unnecessary speculation regarding the delay. His remarks came as debate intensified over the missed November […]
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Sunday dismissed speculation surrounding the appointment of Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), saying the process has already begun and the formal notification will be issued “in due course”. “There is unnecessary and irresponsible speculation about the CDF notification,” Asif said in a […]
RAWALPINDI: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday visited the National Defence University (NDU) in Islamabad, where he addressed participants of the 27th National Security Workshop (NSW-27), the military’s media wing said. The workshop brought together parliamentarians, senior civil and military officials, academics and civil society representatives, focusing on strengthening understanding […]
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has been officially designated to serve as both Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) effective today, sources confirmed Friday after legislation passed earlier this month. Under the recently approved Pakistan Army, Air Force and Navy Amendment Bills 2025 — […]
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail Khan district, following reports about the presence of militants on Wednesday. According to a statement released by ISPR, troops effectively engaged a militant hideout during the operation. After an intense exchange of fire, at least 22 […]
RAWALPINDI: A special farewell ceremony was held at Joint Staff Headquarters on Tuesday to honor outgoing Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Sahir Shamshad Mirza upon completion of his 40 years of distinguished military service. The ceremony was attended by former chairmen Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and senior officers […]
RAWALPINDI: Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Ardeshir Larijani called on Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters on Tuesday. During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral cooperation, regional security situation and ways to further strengthen ties between Pakistan and Iran. The army chief reaffirmed […]
RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) Sahir Shamshad Mirza visited Air Headquarters in Islamabad on Tuesday, where he was received by Air Chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. A smartly turned-out Pakistan Air Force contingent presented a guard of honour on his arrival at the headquarters. During the visit, […]
RAWALPINDI: Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation in Bannu District on November 24, 2025, following reports of the presence of militants affiliated with Fitna al Khwarij, an Indian-backed terrorist group. According to official sources, during the operation, troops effectively engaged the militants at their hideout. After an intense exchange […]
RAWALPINDI: Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, called on Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, at the Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi. According to ISPR, the meeting focused on the evolving global and regional security environment. Both sides discussed […]