ISLAMABAD/TRIPOLI: Pakistan Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with Commander-in-Chief of the Libya Arab Armed Forces, Field Marshal Khalifa Belqasim Haftar, to discuss matters of mutual interest and regional security, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. Read More: Libya Migrant Shipwreck Kills 18, 12 Pakistanis Survive The […]
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Pakistan, Sri Lanka pledge stronger defence ties
The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Rear Admiral (Retd) Fre Seneviratne, met with Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday, reinforcing the longstanding friendship between the two countries. The meeting highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral relations in key regional and global contexts. Minister Khawaja Asif emphasized that Pakistan considers Sri Lanka a vital […]
Turkey seeks defence, aviation partnerships with Pakistan
A high-level Turkiye delegation, led by Ahmet Khan, met with Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan to discuss expanding cooperation in defence, aviation, and technology sectors. The delegation, which included senior executives from Turkiye’s aerospace, drone technology, and defence industries, expressed interest in joint ventures, technology transfer, and setting up manufacturing operations in Pakistan. Read […]
Turkiye, Pakistan eye major combat drone deal
Turkiye is holding advanced talks to set up a facility in Pakistan for assembling Turkish-made combat drones, officials familiar with the discussions revealed. The plan is part of Ankara’s wider strategy to expand its fast-growing defence industry across new regions. According to initial details, the proposed project would involve exporting stealth and long-endurance drone platforms […]
Russia eyes $100bn trade with India by 2030
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to expand trade and strengthen defence ties. They met in New Delhi during Putin’s first visit since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Russia also offered uninterrupted fuel supplies, but India responded cautiously. During the summit, both leaders emphasized their countries’ decades-long partnership. They signed […]
COAS holds defence talks with Saudi and Egyptian officials
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Gen Asim Munir on Wednesday met Lieutenant General Fahad bin Saud, Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces, at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The high-level meeting, according to ISPR, focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, regional security, and strategic collaboration between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. […]
Egypt FM begins official two-day visit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for an official two-day visit, the Foreign Office (FO) announced. The visit comes at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Read More: Pakistan, Egypt set for major diplomatic push as FM arrives today The FO said the visit reflects the […]
High-level military talks boost Pakistan–Bangladesh defence outreach
A delegation led by Heavy Industries Taxila Chairman Lieutenant General Shakir Ullah Khattak met Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman in Dhaka on Sunday. They exchanged greetings and discussed new prospects for defence cooperation. The Bangladesh Army shared the details in an official statement. The meeting highlighted HIT’s role as a major defence producer since 1971. […]
Pakistan, Tajikistan vow to deepen defence cooperation
RAWALPINDI: Tajikistan’s Minister of Defence, Colonel General Sobirzoda Emomali Abdulrahim, met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Friday, the military said in a statement. Read More: Pakistan, KSA military leaders discuss advancing defence pact According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional […]
CJCSC General Shamshad holds high-level talks in Brune
LAHORE – Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza conducted high-level meetings with the Sultan of Brunei and top Brunei officials during an official visit on Thursday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported. General Shamshad met Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, along with Brunei’s Minister at the PM’s Office and […]