Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif strongly denounced the statement made by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, terming it highly irresponsible and an insult to the immense sacrifices of the martyrs. Maulana Fazlur Rehman is a seasoned politician and a respected religious leader, and that greater responsibility is expected of him in the […]
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PAF officer who sacrificed life while saving woman laid to rest with military honours
Funeral prayers for Group Captain Asim Tariq Shaheed, who embraced Shahadat while courageously intervening to rescue a woman in distress in Islamabad, were offered on Tuesday. The martyred officer was laid to rest with full military honours in recognition of his exceptional courage, selfless devotion and unwavering sense of duty, said a news release issued […]
Military vows to sustain anti-terror push, warns against hybrid threats
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces, presided over the 276th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. The Forum offered fateha for the Shuhada of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies, and innocent civilians, reaffirming that their sacrifices remain the foundation of […]
Egypt inaugurates massive Octagon defence headquarters
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has inaugurated Egypt’s new strategic military command headquarters, known as the Octagon, describing it as a major step forward in strengthening the country’s command, control and defence management capabilities. Read More: Egypt opens trial of journalist union leaders The sprawling military complex is located in New Administrative Capital, around 45 kilometres east of […]
China conducts missile test in Pacific Ocean
China announced on Monday that it had successfully carried out a missile test in the Pacific Ocean, describing the launch as part of its routine annual military training programme and saying relevant countries had been notified in advance. Read More: Do you believe in UFOs? China hints at test of new missile According to a statement issued by the Chinese […]
Military vows payback after Karachi terror attack
Three Pakistan Rangers personnel embraced martyrdom and four others were injured when militants belonging to India-backed group, Jamaat ul Ahrar, launched a coordinated attack on a Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) camp in Karachi, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, the assailants detonated a blast […]
Civil, military leadership attend funeral of soldiers martyred in chopper crash
The funeral prayer for the soldiers, who embraced martyrdom in tragic MI-17 helicopter crash in Muzaffarabad, was offered on Thursday at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi, which was attended by the Honourable Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, Deputy Prime Minster and Foreign Minister, Minister of Defence, Minister […]
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran’s military oil sales, Treasury says
The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran’s military oil trade, even as Washington and Tehran reached a tentative agreement to extend their ceasefire and lift restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The Treasury Department said it had sanctioned eight vessels involved in transporting Iranian crude oil and petroleum products to global markets. […]
Pakistan Army cadet gets top honours at Australian military college
The Australian Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon has declared Pakistani Army Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas (PMA 152 Long Course) the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” on the passing out parade held at RMC Duntroon, Canberra on 5 May 2026. The award is conferred upon the highest performing foreign military cadet across all facets of training. […]
US military to stay near Iran until ‘real deal’ reached, says Trump
United States President Donald Trump has warned that US forces will remain deployed around Iran and threatened overwhelming military action if Tehran fails to meet Washington’s demands, casting doubt over a fragile ceasefire. Writing on social media late on Wednesday, Trump said US troops, aircraft and naval forces would stay in position until what he […]