5 h. ago Field Marshal Asim Munir lauds diplomatic bravery of Saima Saleem in service to Nation

RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir showered praise on Ms. Saima Saleem, a visually

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9 h. ago Pakistan gaining global ground: Defence minister praises army chief’s US visit as diplomatic milestone

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has hailed Pakistan’s growing influence on military, economic, and diplomatic fronts, calling the recent visit of Pakistan’s Army Chief to the United States a major diplomatic breakthrough. Speaking to reporters at Parliament House, Asif said the historic meeting between Pakistan’s top military official and US President Donald Trump reflected […]

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10 h. ago Israeli politician threatens Pakistan’s nukes, faces strong backlash

Former Israeli Deputy Defence Minister Meir Masri has threatened Pakistan’s nuclear program in a post on social media. He wrote in Arabic and Urdu, saying Israel might move to dismantle Pakistan’s nuclear capability after its campaign against Iran. Though Masri holds no official role now, he remains an influential figure in Israel’s Labour Party and […]

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50 h. ago President visits Air Headquarters, lauds PAF for decisive response against India

President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr Asif Ali Zardari, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during his visit to Air Headquarters Islamabad. The visit was aimed at boosting the morale of PAF following its resounding success in defending the aerial frontiers of […]

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55 h. ago North Korea will help Russia rebuild Kursk after Ukrainian incursion, Kim tells Putin ally

PYONGYANG: North Korea will send thousands of military construction workers and sappers to Russia’s Kursk region to help rebuild it after a Ukrainian incursion that North Korean troops helped Moscow repel this year, a senior Russian security official said on Tuesday. Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Russia’s Security Council and a former defence minister with close […]

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57 h. ago Maryam Nawaz undergoes MRI scan at Mayo hospital for shoulder pain

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited Lahore’s Mayo Hospital on Tuesday after experiencing pain in her right shoulder, hospital sources confirmed. She was accompanied by Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb during the visit. According to medical officials, the chief minister underwent an MRI scan to investigate possible causes behind her discomfort. Doctors suspected symptoms of […]

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63 h. ago Pakistan’s nuclear policy aims for defence, not regional dominance: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has clarified that Pakistan’s nuclear program is strictly for defence and national security, not for asserting dominance in the region. He made the remarks through a post on social media platform X, stressing that the country’s capabilities are aimed at deterring threats, not provoking them. He further stated that Pakistan respects […]

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3 d. ago Kh Asif alerts world to Israel’s nuclear prowess amid Iran conflict

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned the global community to be “wary and apprehensive” of Israel’s nuclear arsenal, amidst Tel Aviv’s aggression against its neighbours in the region. Israel possesses around 90 nuclear warheads, according to the US-based Centre for Nuclear Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. There are multiple United Nations (UN) resolutions concerning Israel’s nuclear arsenal, […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan avoids FATF grey list despite pressure from India and Israel: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Sunday that Pakistan has successfully avoided being placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, despite strong efforts by India and Israel to influence the outcome. In a post on social media platform X, Asif revealed that the FATF’s International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG) held […]

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4 d. ago Lawmakers urge tax relief, slam harsh measures in federal budget debate

ISLAMABAD – Lawmakers from across party lines voiced strong concerns during the National Assembly’s budget debate on Saturday, calling for meaningful tax relief for the public and opposing aggressive tax enforcement measures. While some appreciated key incentives, many demanded greater fairness and economic balance in the 2025-26 federal budget. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan […]

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5 d. ago Iran pledges ‘heavier and destructive’ response as Israel keeps up airstrikes for 2nd day

Israeli Defence Minister warns ‘Tehran will burn’ if Iran continues retaliatory missile strikes on Israel Iran says dialogue with the US over nuclear programme is ‘unjustifiable’ after Israel’s biggest-ever military strike 2 dead and some 40 wounded in Tel Aviv after Iran launched a fresh wave of attacks following initial salvo of over 100 missiles […]

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5 d. ago “Still ashamed”: Khawaja Asif calls Abhinandan’s release a national surrender

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called the return of Indian pilot Abhinandan in 2019 a major mistake and a form of national surrender. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said the decision hurt Pakistan’s military pride. He claimed it was made by former Army Chief General Bajwa in agreement with the then Prime Minister. The minister […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan defence minister warns Muslim unity crucial amid Iran

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday warned that if the Muslim world fails to unite and continues to

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6 d. ago UN nuclear watchdog chief ready to visit Iran after Israeli strikes

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said he is ready to visit Iran soon. He wants to assess the situation after Israeli strikes hit Iran’s Natanz nuclear complex. Grossi gave this update during a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors on Friday. According to Grossi, Iran’s other main enrichment center, Fordow, […]

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7 d. ago Khawaja Asif slams salary hike for top parliamentarians, terms it ‘economic obscenity’

ISLAMABAD – Federal Defence Minister and senior PML-N leader Khawaja Asif has strongly criticised the substantial increase in the salaries

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8 d. ago US Centcom chief lauds Pakistan as ‘phenomenal partner’ in counterterrorism

They have been a phenomenal partner in counterterrorism world, Gen Kurilla testifies before House Armed Services Committee The Centcom chief states the US needs to maintain ties with both Pakistan and India WASHINGTON: United States Central Command (Centcom) commander Army General Michael Kurilla on Wednesday praised Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner in the world of […]

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1 week ago Blast at US base in Okinawa injures Japanese troops during bomb disposal drill

OKINAWA – Several Japanese Self-Defense Forces (SDF) personnel were injured on Monday after an explosion rocked a facility inside the US military’s Kadena Air Base in Okinawa. The blast occurred while the troops were preparing to carry out bomb disposal operations, according to Japan’s defence ministry. Four SDF members suffered minor injuries in the incident, […]

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1 week ago Rana Sanaullah says PTI’s rotest movement will achieve nothing

FAISALABAD – Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has stated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will not gain anything from launching a protest movement. He advised the party to avoid such actions as it would only cause more problems for its own supporters. Speaking to the media after offering Eidul Azha prayers […]

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1 week ago No decision on abrogation of any bilateral deal with India: FO

A Foreign Office (FO) official on Thursday said that no formal decision had been taken so far to abrogate any bilateral agreement with India in the wake of Defence Minister Khawaja Asif saying that the Simla Agreement was now inapplicable. “No formal decision on abrogation of any bilateral agreement with India has so far been […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan will respond more strongly if war is imposed: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, has said that the threat of war still exists, and if war is imposed, the entire nation will respond more strongly than before. Khawaja Asif made these remarks during an interview with a private TV channel. He stated that the Shimla Agreement is no longer relevant and that […]

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