VIRGINIA: An American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said, potentially marking a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war. “We’re aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as …
RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday emphasised that the armed forces, with the support of the nation, are focused on defending the motherland’s frontiers against any threats. General Asim Munir visited the troops in Khairpur Tamewali to witness the field exercise of the Bahawalpur Corps, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services …
RAWALPINDI: Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Mutair met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at the General headquarters in Rawalpindi, the military’s media affairs wing said on Monday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the meeting, both sides discussed various areas of mutual interest including cooperation in …
RAWALPINDI: Eight terrorists were killed by security forces during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan district, the military’s media affairs wing said on Sunday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the IBO was conducted in the district’s Sararogha area based on the reported presence of terrorists. “During the conduct of the operation, …
ISLAMABAD: Senior military promotions in Pakistan, especially at the three-star level, are closely watched as they are indicative of potential future leaders within the powerful Army. These appointments impact both the military policy and the broader political landscape, potentially altering the balance of power within Pakistan’s complex political framework. The Army, under former chief Gen Qamar Bajwa, announced its intention to recede …
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed for hearing a plea against former army chief Gen (rtd) Qamar Javed Bajwa, ex-spymaster Lt Gen (rtd) Faiz Hameed and two journalists in a case pertaining to allegedly flouting the Official Secrets Act on Tuesday (November 28). On October 9, IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq issued notices to the former military generals, concerned journalists and …
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir is currently on an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, aiming to strengthen military-to-military cooperation and defence collaboration between the two brotherly nations. The visit marks a crucial step in enhancing the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Wednesday. During …
BEIJING: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said the West wants to expand the conflict in the Ukraine to the Asia-Pacific region, Russian state media reported, citing comments made at a Beijing defence forum on Monday. Speaking at the Xiangshan Forum, China’s biggest military diplomacy event, Shoigu said NATO is covering up a build-up of forces in the Asia-Pacific region with …
LAHORE: Acting Ambassador of Palestine Nader Al Turk has lauded China for showing its readiness to play a constructive role in easing tensions between Palestine and Israel and promoting peace talks. Addressing a webinar titled, “War Crimes Gaza: The impact, consequences, and international response & responsibility”, the envoy called out the “double standards” of the so-called civilised world and international organisations responsible …
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Tuesday said the Palestinian people have “unequivocal diplomatic, moral and political support of the Pakistani nation” and vowed to support the end to “unlawful occupation of their territories”. According to a press release issued by the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir was presiding …