President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday gave his assent to three bills, including one for resetting the tenure of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir after his appointment as the chief of the defence forces (CDF). The president gave his assent to the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill 2025, the Pakistan Air […]
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After NA, Senate approves Armed Forces, SC bills
The Senate on Friday passed four bills, including the Pakistan Army Amendment Bill 2025, Pakistan Air Force Amendment Bill 2025, Pakistan Navy Amendment Bill 2025, and the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Amendment Bill 2025. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on behalf of Federal Minister of Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif piloted […]
c Afridi’s remarks draw widespread criticism
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi faced strong backlash on Friday after making controversial remarks about ongoing security operations in the province. His statements, made during a media interaction outside Adiala jail, were criticized for disparaging security personnel and allegedly questioning the sanctity of worship places where sniffer dogs were deployed. The remarks […]
ISPR Releases Patriotic Anthem “Qaum kay Shaheedo Tumhen Salam” Honouring Pakistan’s Martyrs
LAHORE: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday released a new national anthem titled “Qaum kay Shaheedo Tumhen Salam” — a powerful musical tribute to the martyrs of Pakistan who laid down their lives for the country’s defence and peace. In this emotionally charged composition, the ISPR honours the brave soldiers, children, and women who […]
Rana Sanaullah Says PML-N Follows Politics of Service, Not Hatred
FAISALABAD: Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah said on Monday that his party, under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif, has always pursued the politics of service, not hatred, ARY News reported. Speaking at a public gathering in Faisalabad, Sanaullah highlighted that during PML-N’s tenure, major national projects were launched, and Pakistan achieved global […]
Military officers to get 50% salary relief in next budget
The Ministry of Finance has announced a special relief allowance for the armed forces in the next fiscal year. Officers will receive 50% of their basic salary as allowance, while junior commissioned officers and soldiers will get 20%. The finance secretary revealed this during a parliamentary committee briefing, but the ministry did not disclose […]
Youm-e-takbeer 2025: PM salutes nation’s resolve, eyes economic transformation
ISLAMABAD – As Pakistan commemorates the 27th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif renewed the nation’s pledge to uphold its defense, unity, and economic transformation. In his message, the PM congratulated the people of Pakistan and thanked Allah Almighty for the historic moment when Pakistan became a nuclear power. The Prime Minister highlighted the […]
Nawaz praises armed forces’ professionalism
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday lauded the country’s armed forces for their “outstanding professionalism and resolute commitment” in defending Pakistan against Indian aggression. During a meeting with Senator Irfan Siddiqui, Parliamentary Party Leader in the Senate and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sharif also […]
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz Salute Armed Forces on Youm-e-Tashakkur
Pakistan on Friday observed Youm-e-Tashakkur (Thanksgiving Day) to commemorate the successful conclusion of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, launched in response to what authorities termed as unprovoked Indian aggression. The nation was led by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari in honouring the nation’s military and expressing thankfulness to Allah. In his official message, […]
Naqvi Hails Armed Forces for Repelling Indian Aggression on Youm-e-Tashakur
In a forceful statement, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi celebrated Youm-e-Tashakkur, or the Day of Gratitude, by praising what he called Pakistan’s “decisive victory” over Indian military actions. In a public statement, Naqvi expressed deep thanks to Allah for what he called a dignified and effective response by Pakistan’s armed forces. “We give thanks to […]