BEIJING: The Chinese leadership has lauded the role of the Pakistan Army and hailed it as a “cornerstone of resilience and a vital contributor” for peace in the region, the military’s media affairs wing said on Friday. Pakistan and China share a longstanding strategic partnership rooted in mutual trust, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity. Over the decades, ties have expanded …
RAWALPINDI: Islamabad and Riyadh on Thursday emphasised mutual resolve to enhance bilateral defence cooperation as Saudi Arabia’s naval chief met with Pakistan’s top military officer, the military’s media wing said. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have long shared a multifaceted relationship rooted in mutual economic interests , strategic military cooperation, and shared Islamic heritage. These ties have encompassed economic assistance and …
LONDON: Fighter jets of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) won top awards in two categories at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2025 in the United Kingdom, state-run PTV reported on Saturday. RIAT, which runs from July 18 to 20, is one of the world’s largest military airshows, has been running for over 50 years and powers the Royal Air …
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir and Libyan Armed Forces’ Commander in Chief Lt Gen Saddam Khalifa Haftar agreed on their countries’ collaboration in the defence industry, the military’s media affairs wing said on Friday. Lt Gen Haftar called on COAS Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi today, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in …
ISLAMABAD: Indonesian Defence Minister Lieutenant General (Retd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Tuesday to discuss strengthening military ties, the military’s media wing reported. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Indonesian defence minister, who is leading a delegation of …
ISLAMABAD: Chinese air force chief Lieutenant General Wang Gang has lauded the “exemplary performance” of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during the Pakistan-India conflict in May. As New Delhi launched deadly air strikes on Pakistan in early May over allegations about the Pahalgam attack , which Islamabad denied , PAF downed six Indian jets in retaliation . After tit-for-tat strikes …
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 …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the recent protests in Islamabad, crediting the Army Chief for providing full support in quelling the unrest. He vowed that those responsible for the disruptions would no longer be allowed to destabilise the nation. Speaking at a federal cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the PM stated that the security forces successfully ended the …
KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has said that “nothing, including politics,” was above Pakistan and urged people to prioritise their country over “personal interests”, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported. The army chief visited an ongoing defence exhibition in Karachi a day ago, where he also engaged in meaningful interactions with foreign military officials and defence …
RAWALPINDI: Australian Army Chief Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi on Monday to discuss global and regional security issues and mutual defence cooperation. During the meeting, both military leaders highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral relations to promote shared goals of peace and stability. General Munir expressed Pakistan’s appreciation …