The widow of a martyred Pakistan Navy officer has been commissioned as an officer in the Pakistan Navy, marking a significant milestone in her journey of resilience and service to the country. Alveera Hamza, the wife of martyred Lieutenant Commander Hamza Abid, successfully earned a commission as a naval officer after completing her training at […]
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Pentagon restores US Pacific Command name
WASHINGTON: The United States has decided to rename the US Indo Pacific Command back to the US Pacific Command, reversing a change introduced in 2018 while maintaining the command’s existing responsibilities and mission. The announcement was made by the US Department of Defense on Tuesday, which said the change would restore the command’s historic title […]
Army chief warns of decisive response to Indian aggression
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir has reiterated that any act of aggression from India would be met with a firm and immediate response, underscoring the country’s strong defence posture and commitment to national security. Read More: Air Chief Sidhu vows strong response to aggression against Pakistan Speaking at a ceremony attended by overseas Pakistanis, the army […]
Naval chief vows strong response to any aggression
Admiral Naveed Ashraf has said that Pakistan’s armed forces remain fully prepared to deter any aggression, warning that any hostile act would be met with a “befitting response”. Read More: Pakistan Navy ready to target Indian aircraft carrier: Naval Chief He made these remarks while addressing a passing-out ceremony of cadets of the Pakistan Air Force […]
Pakistan emerges as a strong country in terms of defence diplomacy: Tarar
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Saturday that Pakistan was playing a key role on the diplomatic front among the nations of the world for the establishment of peace. He said this while addressing a ceremony organised by the Nazaria-e-Pakistan Trust at Aiwan-e-Karkunan Tehreek-e-Pakistan on the occasion of the fourth death […]
Pakistan US defence ties deepen with training and arms sales
Military cooperation between Pakistan and the United States (US) is showing clear signs of renewal, marked by joint counterterrorism training, major weapons sales and unusually warm political messaging from Washington. Read More: At UN, Pakistan voices hope for early normalisation of situation in Iran The US Central Command (Centcom) confirmed this week that American and Pakistani soldiers […]
Pakistan confirms talks with multiple states for JF-17 fighter jet sales
Pakistan is holding negotiations with “multiple” countries for the sale of its JF-17 Thunder fighter jet, Defence Production Minister Raza Hayat Harraj has confirmed, marking a notable push in the country’s defence export ambitions. The light combat aircraft is jointly developed by Pakistan and China and produced domestically by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex. Read More: […]
Defence Acquisition Management (Part I)
Some subjects are significant but do not figure in either the literature or our discussions. Defence Acquisitions Management (DAM) is perhaps one of those subjects that should find far more space in our writings and academic discourse. However, it appears to be a no-go area for ordinary people and remains the prerogative of military professionals […]
Kyrgyz president arrives to boost Pakistan ties
President Sadyr Zhaparov of Kyrgyzstan will visit Pakistan on Wednesday at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The Foreign Office said the trip is the first presidential visit from Kyrgyzstan since 2005. It added that the visit reflects long-standing ties built on shared history, faith, and regional aspirations. The FO said the visit will […]
Defence minister warns risk of renewed war with India
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has cautioned that the risk of another war with India persists, noting that proxy conflicts remain an ongoing threat decades after their inception. Speaking on a private television talk show, Asif said the proxy war, which began in the 1980s, has evolved into a tool of modern warfare, […]