RAWALPINDI: Participants of the Cambrian Patrol competition called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi on Tuesday. The COAS congratulated the team for their outstanding performance in one of the world’s most challenging military endurance and leadership competitions. He praised the […]
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Gas leak explosion at NUML university injures four
ISLAMABAD: At least four people, including some students, were injured on Tuesday after a gas leak triggered an explosion at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad’s H-9 Sector. The injured individuals were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. According to initial reports, the gas leak […]
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Turkish minister discuss strategic partnership, regional stability
RAWALPINDI: Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkiye, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Tuesday. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, with a strong focus on expanding Pak–Turkiye cooperation […]
Pakistan, Turkiye discuss power-sector reforms and privatisation roadmap
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Minister for Energy Owais Leghari met his Turkish counterpart Alparslan Bayraktar to discuss ongoing reforms in Pakistan’s power-sector, with a particular focus on the planned privatisation of distribution companies (DISCOs). During the meeting, both sides reviewed opportunities for expanding cooperation in the energy sector and explored prospects for […]
PAF chief praises cadets, highlights Air Force’s decisive role in national defence
ISLAMABAD: The presence of Saudi cadets at the PAF Academy reflects the strong friendship and deep military cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, the Chief of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu said while addressing cadets. He told the graduating cadets that they had been […]
Security forces seize four containers of pomegranates at Pak-Afghan border
CHAMAN: Security forces seized four containers carrying Afghan pomegranates after acting on intelligence provided by sensitive agencies at the Pak-Afghan border, officials said on Tuesday. According to security sources, the containers had entered Pakistan from Afghanistan. A total of 8,000 crates of pomegranates were taken into custody and later handed […]
CDF notification to be issued soon: Azam Tarar
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 […]
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 […]
ECP seeks written reply from CM Afridi on jurisdiction objection in code of conduct case
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sought a written reply from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi regarding his objection to the Commission’s jurisdiction in a case pertaining to alleged violations of the election code of conduct. The ECP has also restrained the District Returning Officer (DRO) Haripur […]









