8 h. ago July brings 7% pension boost for retired civil, armed forces

ISLAMABAD — The federal government has approved a 7% increase in pensions for retired civil and armed forces personnel, effective July 1, 2025, as per a notification issued by the Finance Division on Monday. The decision aims to support pensioners amid rising inflation and cost of living. This raise will benefit all civil pensioners, including […]

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64 h. ago Forces gun down 30 more Indian sponsored terrorists in North Waziristan

Tariq Saeed Peshawar Demonstrating an exceptional professionalism, vigilance and preparedness, the Pakistan Army led security forces thwarted yet another attempt

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4 d. ago CJCSC, South Africa’s air force chief discuss defence ties, regional security situation

Both military leaders review practical measures to further expand level, scope of engagements SAAF chief lauds professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces, their sacrifices in fight against terrorism RAWALPINDI: Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF) Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo on Thursday discussed defence cooperation and regional security with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs […]

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4 d. ago South African air chief praises Pakistan armed forces’ professionalism, sacrifices

RAWALPINDI – South Africa’s Chief of the Air Force Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of

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5 d. ago Pakistan earns renewed recognition, respect both regionally and globally: Kh Asif

Defense minister says Pakistan’s constructive engagement, principled stance were acknowledged across SCO platform ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday said that Pakistan has earned renewed recognition and respect both regionally and globally, saying armed forces and diplomatic achievements have played a crucial role in “this great stature.” “Pakistan’s military achievements, diplomatic progress, and […]

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8 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal blames PTI for targeting institutions, praises government’s economic recovery efforts

NAROWAL – Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal strongly criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday for targeting state institutions, especially through social media campaigns. He accused the party of spreading negativity against the country’s armed forces and undermining national unity. Speaking at a public ceremony in Narowal, Ahsan Iqbal said that the […]

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9 d. ago ECC approves PKR 1.58 billion to honour armed forces’ sacrifices

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of Pakistan has approved a grant amounting to over 1.58 billion Pakistani Rupees (PKR) to cover the salaries, allowances, and other financial obligations of the country’s armed forces. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The approved funds will be allocated by the Ministry […]

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1 week ago Military says not interested in talks with political parties

Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, on Friday said that the Pakistan Army has no interest in holding talks with political parties, stressing that the military should not be dragged into political affairs. Speaking to BBC Urdu, the DG ISPR clarified that the armed forces engage only with […]

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1 week ago Military and civil forces cover Pakistan to maintain muharram peace

The Pakistani government has taken strong steps to ensure safety during Muharram. They have deployed the Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces across the country. This decision was made to prevent any security threats and protect the public during the religious month. The government believes these measures will help maintain peace and order during a […]

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1 week ago Trump compares Iran strike to Hiroshima, says attack ended war like WWII

U.S. President Donald Trump has compared the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities to the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, claiming the strikes ended the Iran-Israel war just as the atomic bombs ended World War II. “This ended a war in a different way,” Trump said at the NATO Summit in The Hague. Trump defended […]

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1 week ago Trump compares Iran strike to Hiroshima, claims attack ended war

THE HAGUE – U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines on Wednesday by comparing the recent American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites to the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, claiming the action ended the war between Israel and Iran. Speaking ahead of a NATO summit in The Hague, Trump addressed concerns that intelligence reports […]

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1 week ago Islamabad Bar condemns attack on Iran, announces strike in solidarity

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad District Bar Association (DBA) has announced a complete strike on Tuesday, June 25, to protest the recent attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, declaring the act a violation of Iran’s sovereignty and international law. In an official statement issued by DBA President Chaudhry Naeem Ali Gujjar and Joint Secretary Sardar Adam Khan, the […]

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1 week ago Missile strike sparks diplomatic call between Iran and Qatar

DOHA/TEHRAN – After Iran launched a missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar last night, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made a direct phone call to Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The call came amid rising tensions in the region following recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory. According to Iranian state […]

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1 week ago Israel hits Iranian radar before ceasefire, halts further strikes after Trump call

TEL AVIV – Israel confirmed on Tuesday that it struck a radar site near Tehran. This attack happened hours before a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was supposed to begin. According to Israeli officials, the strike was in response to Iranian missile launches. However, after a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli […]

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1 week ago Qatar summons Iranian ambassador over missile strike on US base

Qatar has officially summoned the Iranian ambassador after Iran launched missile attacks on a US military base located in Qatar. The base, Al Udeid Air Base, hosts thousands of American troops and is one of the largest US military facilities in the Gulf. The strike followed a reported US attack on Iranian nuclear sites, which […]

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1 week ago PM Shehbaz discusses Middle East crisis with Saudi and Qatari envoys

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held important meetings with the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Tuesday to discuss the growing tensions in the Middle East. The discussions came after Iran’s missile attack on a US military base in Qatar, which further escalated regional instability. In a post on X, PM Shehbaz shared that he […]

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1 week ago Supreme Court Issues Notice on Petition Against CSS Exemption for Armed Forces Officers

The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench (CB) issued a notice to the federation on Monday regarding a petition challenging the induction of armed forces officers into the civil bureaucracy without the mandatory written examination required for civilian candidates. The five-member bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, took up the petition filed by Ali Azeem Afridi, who […]

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2 w. ago Iran hits US air base in Qatar in retaliation for attack on its nuclear sites: IRGC

Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar was attacked ‘by short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles’ originating from Iran: US defense official said   TEHRAN/DOHA: Iran has launched a “powerful and destructive” attack on US air base in Qatar, the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said, citing the operation named “Besharat al-Fath,” meaning “Blessings of victory,” […]

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2 w. ago Iran assures Qatar: ‘Our attack targeted only U.S. base, not you’

Iran defends its missile strike on a U.S. airbase in Qatar, claiming it posed no threat to Qatar or its people. The Supreme National Security Council of Iran released an official statement. It stated the attack was a direct response to U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Iran emphasized that the strike specifically targeted the […]

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2 w. ago BREAKING: UAE Airspace closed; Inbound Flights diverted amid Iran Attack on US Bases

DUBAI – United Arab Emirates reportedly closed its airspace to all commercial traffic, forcing multiple inbound flights to divert or

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