ISLAMABAD: The issue of a meeting between Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir and PTI leaders Ali Amin Gandapur and Barrister Gohar Ali Khan came under intense scrutiny on Thursday, but the agenda of the rendezvous remained shrouded in mystery, amid conflicting claims from both sides. Initially, the interim PTI chairman had denied a meeting took place, but on …
RAWALPINDI: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Thursday that he and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur had a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir. “If talks have begun, it’s a welcoming gesture,” Barrister Gohar said while speaking outside Adiala Jail. “All demands have been presented.” He said that the talks took place …
PESHAWAR: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir vowed on Monday that terrorism had no place in the country and lauded the successful dismantling of the operational capabilities of terrorist outfits active in the country. Pakistan, particularly Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saw a sharp uptick in terrorism-related incidents in 2024. Terror attacks have increased since the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan …
RAWALPINDI: An army officer was martyred, while 13 terrorists were killed during three separate security operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said in a statement on Thursday. After the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) broke a fragile ceasefire agreement with the government in 2022, the country witnessed a sharp uptick in the number of attacks targeting security forces and …
RAWALPINDI: Military courts have sentenced another 60 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their involvement in violent attacks on military installations during nationwide riots on May 9 last year, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. Today’s announcement comes less than a week after the ISPR announced that 25 civilians …
RAWALPINDI: Thirteen terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. After the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) broke a fragile ceasefire agreement with the government in 2022, the country witnessed a sharp uptick in the number of attacks targeting security forces and other law enforcement agencies, particularly …
ISLAMABAD: Meanwhile, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir joined the Christian community in celebrating Christmas at Rawalpindi’s St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral Church, underscoring the spirit of inclusivity and harmony. COAS Asim Munir speaks at Rawalpindi’s St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral Church on the occasion of Christmas on Dec 25, 2024. — via APP The congregation extended a warm welcome …
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Sunday highlighted the “courage, resilience, and unyielding determination” of the armed forces and commended their “unwavering resilience and steadfastness in the face of terrorism”, a statement issued by the military’s media affairs wing said. Sixteen soldiers were martyred yesterday when terrorists attacked a checkpost in Makeen in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South …
RAWALPINDI: Former intelligence chief retired Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has been formally indicted on “charges of engaging in political activities”, the military’s media affairs wing said on Tuesday. The development comes almost four months after the army announced the arrest of and Field General Court Martial (FGCM) proceedings against Gen Hameed, the previous head of the premier Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) …
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir and other top military officers on Thursday expressed concern over the spread of “propaganda and disinformation” against the armed forces, stating that those responsible must be brought to justice. Over the past couple of years, social media campaigns against the army have escalated, reflecting broader tensions within the country’s political and …