Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class submarine, built in China, has arrived in Karachi, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize its maritime defence capabilities. The arrival of PNS/M Hangor represents a major addition to Pakistan’s naval fleet and is expected to strengthen the country’s ability to safeguard its maritime interests and territorial waters. […]
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Trump: Heavy Iran strike, oil seizure planned
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will launch a heavy attack on Iran. The statement matters because it signals a sharp escalation in already high US-Iran tensions. Iran, regional energy markets, and global security conditions are directly affected. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed Iran’s military capabilities had been severely […]
Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2025-26 shows mixed growth as key targets missed, Aurangzeb
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday unveiled the Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2025-26, acknowledging that several major economic targets, particularly in agriculture and industry, were not achieved during the outgoing fiscal year. Presenting the survey in Islamabad, the finance minister said Pakistan faced multiple challenges throughout the year, including global tariff-related uncertainty, devastating floods during […]
Trump warns Iran will ‘pay the price’ after attacks
US President Donald Trump said Iran will “have to pay the price” after a new round of tit-for-tat strikes between the two sides. The remarks came amid escalating military exchanges involving US and Iranian forces. The situation has raised concerns over wider regional conflict and affects diplomatic stability in the Middle East. Iran launched missile […]
Security forces carried out strikes killing 26 militants along Afghan border, Tarar
Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said that security forces carried out precision strikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing 26 militants in operations targeting what authorities described as terrorist hideouts and training facilities. In a statement posted on social media, the minister said the strikes were conducted in response to recent terrorist incidents inside Pakistan. […]
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz hail operation against militants in Balochistan
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have praised Pakistan’s security forces for carrying out a successful intelligence-based operation in Balochistan that resulted in the killing of 14 militants. Read More: 7 soldiers martyred amid terror spike in KP, Balochistan According to official statements, the operation was conducted in the Naal area of Khuzdar […]
Asim Munir, Lebanese army chief discuss defence cooperation
Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haikal at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, where the two sides discussed regional security, defence cooperation and ways to strengthen military ties between their countries. Read More: Lebanon army chief visits US-Iran mediator Pakistan According to the […]
PPP emerges as largest party in Gilgit-Baltistan legislative assembly elections
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is set to form the next government in Gilgit-Baltistan after emerging as the largest party in the region’s legislative assembly elections, according to unofficial results released following the June 7 vote. Read More: PPP leads Gilgit–Baltistan polls as independents gain ground Based on Forms-47 issued by returning officers across all 24 constituencies, the […]
PPP takes early lead in Gilgit-Baltistan elections
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) emerged as the leading political force in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections, according to preliminary and unofficial results released after voting concluded across the region on Sunday. Read More: GB polling concludes peacefully: PPP, PML-N and PTI claim leads The election process remained largely peaceful, with voters turning out in significant numbers […]
Mohsin Naqvi delivers key Pakistan message to Iran leadership
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday carrying what he described as an important message from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei. The visit comes at a sensitive time as diplomatic efforts continue to address regional tensions and encourage dialogue among key […]