WEB DESK: Iran and the United States exchanged intensified attacks on Thursday as a week-long escalation further weakened last month’s ceasefire arrangement, while Tehran’s release of a US citizen was viewed as a possible signal that diplomatic channels could still prevent a return to a full-scale conflict. For the first […]
WEB DESK: At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured across Iran after United States air strikes targeted critical infrastructure in five provinces, according to Iranian state media and officials. The strikes, which included attacks in the oil-rich Khuzestan province, marked a sharp escalation in hostilities, prompting Tehran to […]
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday said Pakistan’s armed forces would crush terrorism emanating from across the borders with the full might of the state, reaffirming the military’s resolve to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries and their facilitators. Addressing graduating officers of the National Security and War Course at the […]
ISLAMABAD: More than 54 terrorists were killed while 42 security personnel and civilians embraced martyrdom during a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) and counterterrorism engagements in Balochistan over the past four days, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference, the […]
ISLAMABAD: The military’s top commanders on Monday reaffirmed their resolve to continue intelligence-based operations against militant groups operating from Afghan territory under Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, while expressing concern over what they described as the continued use of Afghan territory by India-backed militant organisations to launch attacks inside Pakistan. The commitment […]
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were “going very well”, reiterating that Tehran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. Speaking on Wednesday, Trump said discussions on Iran’s nuclear programme were progressing positively and remained focused on denuclearisation. “The ongoing talks are mainly focused on […]
DOHA: The United States and Iran held technical talks in Qatar on Wednesday aimed at securing a lasting peace agreement, restoring normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and advancing a ceasefire reached last month, sources familiar with the negotiations said. The discussions, taking place in Doha under Qatari mediation […]
WEB DESK: The United Arab Emirates has lifted restrictions on its citizens travelling to Lebanon, allowing Emirati nationals to visit the country with immediate effect, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. According to the ministry, the decision came into effect on Monday as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral […]
RAWALPINDI: Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Wednesday, where both sides discussed regional security and defence cooperation. According to the Inter-Services […]
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, called on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the latter’s visit to Pakistan, where both sides exchanged views on regional developments and ongoing peace initiatives. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), President Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s […]