4 h. ago Pakistan and Türkiye pledge stronger ties, eye $5 billion trade goal

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Guler in Islamabad to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The high-level meeting emphasized achieving the shared goal of boosting bilateral trade to $5 billion. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across various sectors. According to an official press release, […]

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12 h. ago Turkiye defence minister lauds PAF’s exceptional performance in recent conflict with India

RAWALPINDI – Yaşar Güler, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkiye, lauded Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) exceptional performance under

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14 h. ago Turkish defence leadership visits Pakistan to boost strategic partnership

In a move to deepen long-standing defence and strategic ties, Türkiye’s Minister of National Defence arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for an official visit. Upon arrival, he was warmly welcomed by Ambassador Syed Ali Asad Gillani, the Additional Secretary for West Asia at Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This visit underscores the growing defence partnership […]

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26 h. ago UK warns Israel of further action if Gaza ceasefire talks fail

The United Kingdom has warned Israel of possible further action if it backs out of Gaza ceasefire talks. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy made the statement during a parliamentary committee meeting on foreign affairs. He said recent remarks by Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, suggesting the relocation of Gaza’s population to the south, could derail […]

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33 h. ago Afghan nationals should return home, says defence Minister Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday called for the repatriation of Afghan citizens residing in Pakistan, stating that it is time for them to return to their homeland. He emphasized that Afghanistan is now a peaceful country and there is no longer a justification for large numbers of Afghans to remain in […]

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51 h. ago Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea amid trade tensions

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea, two of America’s closest allies. The decision was announced in formal letters sent to both countries, stating that their trade practices were “far from reciprocal.” The tariffs will take effect from August 1, unless trade policy changes are made. […]

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59 h. ago Methane tragedy: Eight Turkish soldiers die in Iraq cave mission

At least eight Turkish soldiers died after being exposed to methane gas in a cave in northern Iraq. The soldiers were part of a mission to find the remains of a comrade killed by Kurdish fighters in 2022. According to Turkiye’s defence ministry, the cave had been used as a hospital by the PKK. The […]

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3 d. ago Khawaja Asif calls Gaza ‘today’s Karbala,’ urges muslim world to break silence

SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has drawn a powerful comparison between the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the tragedy of Karbala, urging immediate action from the Muslim world. Speaking to media on Sunday, Asif emphasized the moral duty of Islamic nations to rise against injustice and support Palestinians facing relentless violence. Reflecting on the […]

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3 d. ago Khawaja Asif dismisses Indian allegations, says Pakistan won without Chinese or Turkish help

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif strongly rejected Indian claims that China and Turkiye helped Pakistan during the recent border conflict. He called the allegations a desperate excuse by India to cover its military and diplomatic defeat. Asif made it clear that Pakistan acted alone in the battlefield, relying entirely on its own military strength and strategy. […]

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4 d. ago Defeated India trying to pacify its domestic audience by blaming China: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif rejected the top Indian Army officer’s claims about China’s ‘live [satellite] inputs’ to Pakistan during its recent conflict with India in May, saying such statements are aimed at pacifying the domestic audience. India’s Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Rahul R Singh, claimed a day ago that Beijing provided real-time satellite […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan beat India in Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025

LAHORE – Pakistan’s junior squash players delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025 in South Korea,

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6 d. ago Top Russian navy general killed in missile strike near Ukraine border

MOSCOW – Major General Mikhail Gudkov, the deputy head of the Russian Navy, was killed during combat in the Kursk region, the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed on Thursday. He was one of the country’s most senior military officers. According to the ministry, Gudkov died while carrying out his duties in a border area near Ukraine. […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan Gains Global Respect Through Military and Diplomatic Successes: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Tuesday that Pakistan has earned renewed respect both regionally and internationally. He highlighted the country’s military achievements and diplomatic progress as key reasons for this growing recognition. Khawaja Asif explained that Pakistan is now seen with new dignity and stature, largely due to the strong performance of its […]

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9 d. ago SCO proved world is listening to Pakistan, not India: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday said that Pakistan’s stance was recognized and upheld during the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, where India was unable to assert its position. The minister stressed that Pakistan desires peace, but sustainable peace requires the resolution of longstanding disputes. Speaking to a private news channel, he said, […]

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9 d. ago Khawaja Asif blames KP government for failing to prevent Swat tragedy

SIALKOT – Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has expressed deep sorrow over the Swat tragedy, saying there are no words to fully describe the pain caused by the incident. He offered condolences to the families of the victims while speaking to the media. Asif criticized the rescue operations, saying children drowned in front of […]

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1 week ago Khawaja Asif condemns rescue failure, expresses grief over Swat tragedy

SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has expressed his profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in Swat, stating that words cannot fully describe the enormity of the tragedy. Speaking to the media after offering condolences to the victims’ families in Daska, Asif described the heart-wrenching scenes where children drowned in front […]

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1 week ago Khawaja Asif’s address at SCO causes diplomatic isolation for India

QINGDAO: The Indian Defence Minister’s request to speak after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, China, was rejected, highlighting further diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Khawaja Asif, during his address, presented evidence of India’s involvement in Pakistan’s internal matters, specifically referring to the terrorist […]

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1 week ago ECC approves supplementary grants and new gas prices in key economic meeting

ISLAMABAD – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved several technical supplementary grants for different ministries during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. These grants are part of the budget for the 2024–25 financial year. The committee approved Rs 15.8 billion for the Ministry of Defence. Another Rs 6.3 crore was approved for rent […]

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1 week ago Power play: Pakistan girls netball team thrashes Saudi Arabia 71

Pakistan’s girls netball team won a big game against Saudi Arabia in South Korea. They scored 71 goals. Saudi Arabia managed only 15. The win showed Pakistan’s strong skill and teamwork. The match took place at the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship. Pakistan’s players, like Lia Raza Shah and Samia Safdar, played very well. Their […]

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1 week ago Israel would have assassinated Iran’s Khamenei If possible, says Katz

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israel would have assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the recent war if the military had found the chance. Speaking to public radio Kan, Katz claimed, “If he had been in our sights, we would have taken him out.” Katz said that Khamenei went underground during […]

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