On Monday, Olympian Manzoor Hussain, known as Manzoor Jr., passed away at a private hospital after a cardiac arrest. He was 64. Manzoor Junior, a former captain of the Pakistan Hockey team, was a member of the squads that won the bronze and gold medals in the Olympics in 1976 and 1984, respectively. The forward, […]
COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa
COAS lauds Qatari assistance to Pakistan in various domains
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa lauded Qatar’s assistance to Pakistan in various sectors on Wednesday while acknowledging the positive trajectory of the Pakistan – Qatar relationship. The Army Chief extended his appreciation to Chairman of Pakistan-Qatar Takaful Insurance Company and Member of the Ruling Family of State of Qatar Sheikh […]
Bill Gates rings COAS, lauds Pak Army for supporting polio drive
RAWALPINDI: COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Bill Gates, the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) had a telephonic conversation Thursday. Matters relating to Pakistan’s commitment for comprehensive polio eradication and COVID-19 were discussed. The COAS said it was a national cause and national effort. He said it could only be called […]
Saudi Arabia commits $500 million loan to Pakistan
LAHORE: Saudi Arabia’s commitment to providing funds worth $500 million (Rs75.5 billion) will help develop infrastructure, hydropower projects and water resources in Pakistan. During a meeting with a delegation of women entrepreneurs, led by Dr Ayesha Tahir, Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Iftikhar Ali Malik highlighted that under one of the seven MoUs […]
Imran Khan responds to public queries in live broadcast session
Prime Minister Imran Khan is once again addressing a live broadcast session to respond to the questions of the public. LIVE #APPNews : Prime Minister Imran Khan interacting with the general public via telephone. Session-1 @PakPMO @ImranKhanPTI #آپکا_وزیراعظم_آپکے_ساتھ https://t.co/F1QRa8ChTO — APP 🇵🇰 (@appcsocialmedia) May 11, 2021 According to sources privy to this development, people […]
PFUJ seeks immediate release of missing journalist Mudassar Naaru
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) demanded immediate release of journalist Mudassar Naaru who has been missing for the last three years. His artist and activist wife Saddaf Chughtai expired due to a sudden cardiac arrest the other day after a long wait and struggle for her husband, leaving behind their three-year-old child […]
Army chief inaugurates 100 bed hospital in Rawalpindi: ISPR
Chief of army staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa Thursday visited Fauji Foundation Headquarters in Rawalpindi, ISPR said in a statement. General Bajwa was updated and briefed about the current and upcoming plans of the Fauji Foundation stated military’s media wing. COAS appreciated the performance of the Foundation and its commitment to provide quality services. On […]
COAS installs Lt Gen Bilal Akbar as Colonel Commandant of Mujahid Force
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited Mujahid Force Centre at Bhimber. COAS installed Lieutenant General Bilal Akbar as Colonel Commandant of Mujahid Force. A large number of serving/retired officers including from Mujahid Force were present at the occasion. Later while interacting with officers and soldiers of Mujahid Force, […]
COAS confirms death sentences of 12 terrorists
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa confirmed death sentences awarded to 12 hardcore terrorists, who were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism, i.e. attacking Armed Forces/ Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, destruction of educational institutions, telephone exchange etc and killing of innocent civilians. They were also involved in attacking […]
COAS to meet Afghan President today
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday departed for Kabul on an official visit to meet President Ashraf Ghani. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the invitation was extended by the Afghan President. DG ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor said in a tweet “Pakistan wishes to see (the) National […]