ISLAMABAD: In a major development, former information minister Senator Mohammad Ali Durrani made a significant breakthrough on Thursday and held a follow-up meeting with President Dr Arif Alvi here at Aiwan-e-Sadr as the efforts for opening a dialogue between Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and military establishment entered its second round. A handout issued from Presidency gave no specific details about the second …

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Monday inaugurated the Khanewal Model Agricultural Farm at an event seeking to bolster the agricultural sector and promote national prosperity. The event witnessed the participation of distinguished dignitaries, local farmers, and officials from various sectors. “Pakistan Army takes pride in serving its nation,” stated the army chief, highlighting the military’s dedication …

— PPP, stakeholders object to Dar’s nomination as caretaker PM — No possibility of Dar’s becoming caretaker PM: Kh Asif ISLAMABAD: Efforts of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to get Finance Minister Ishaq Dar appointed as caretaker prime minister have suffered a major setback as neither the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) nor other stakeholders are ready to accept Dar as …

RAWALPINDI: Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe on Monday told the visiting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa that Pakistan-China military cooperation an important pillar of bilateral relations. General Wei Fenghe made these remarks during a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is on a two-day official visit to China, an …

Former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan has said that the nation will not forget those “traitors” who imposed this ‘imported government’ upon them, accusing the incumbent rulers of destroying the country’s economy. “I will not accept these thieves and will continue to compete with them and their backers till I am alive,” he said while addressing a rally …

— Proposed deal to support US foreign policy, national security objectives, says Defence Security Cooperation Agency WASHINGTON: The US State Department has approved the potential sale of F-16 aircraft sustainment and related equipment to Pakistan in a deal valued at up to $450 million, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N), the Pentagon …

WASHINGTON: A US court has issued warrants for the seizure of two luxury planes owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. According to a press release from the Department of Justice, the move is part of the recent sanctions issued against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine. Authorities say the American-made planes were flown into, and out, of Russia without obtaining …

— Says he has recorded video naming ‘all conspirators’ SIALKOT: PTI Chairman Imran Khan Saturday claimed he had information of an assassination plot to kill him and he had recorded a video about his possible assassins and the characters behind the “conspiracy” against his government. “The video has been kept at a safe location and if something happens to me, …

ISLAMABAD –  Chinese Military Aviation Technology is at par with contemporary requirements and has full capacity to meet the challenges of modern warfare, said Air Chief Marshal Mujhahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force He was expressing his views after flying an air superiority sortie in a Hi-Tech Chinese fighter aircraft during ongoing exercise Shaheen IX. …

China, Japan to enhance mutual trust, build bilateral relations that meet requirements of new era, says Wang Yi TOKYO, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) – China and Japan reached consensus on a wide range of issues including fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting economic recovery and supporting each other in hosting the Olympic Games, visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi …