Rawalpindi: The Armed Forces of Pakistan on Monday reiterated their commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty, combating terrorism, and maintaining internal security, as the nation marked Pakistan Day. Read More: ‘Armed Forces, nation stand united’ – In a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations, the military emphasized its resolve to eliminate all threats to national stability. The statement […]
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Leaders celebrate eid nationwide amid festive spirit across Pakistan
LAHORE – Pakistan will celebrate Eid ul-Fitr with religious enthusiasm, as citizens and political leaders gather in their hometowns to offer prayers, marking the end of Ramazan with unity and traditional spirit. Across the country, preparations have reached their peak with vibrant public participation. President Asif Ali Zardari will continue his long-standing tradition of offering […]
Asim Munir warns against violence linked to foreign events
Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir has said that violence within the country triggered by incidents abroad will not be tolerated, stressing the need for unity and restraint. Read More: CDF warns of decisive response if territorial integrity is violated The remarks were made during a meeting with […]
Iran confirms death of senior security adviser Ali Larijani
Tehran — Iran has confirmed the death of senior security adviser Ali Larijani, a prominent conservative figure and key member of the country’s political establishment. Larijani served as an adviser on national security to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and was regarded as one of the most influential policymakers in the country. His death marks […]
Trump administration to receive $10 billion fee from TikTok US deal
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is set to receive roughly $10 billion from investors in the recently completed deal to take control of TikTok U.S. operations, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. Read More: Trump approves $14 billion tiktok US sale plan TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, finalized the agreement in January […]
Pakistan imposes nationwide drone ban amid rising border tensions
The federal government has imposed an immediate nationwide ban on all commercial and private drone operations following escalating tensions and recent border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, officials confirmed on Friday. Read More: DG ISPR outlines Pakistan’s response to Afghan border Ffring The Ministry of Interior issued a formal notification prohibiting the outdoor use of drones, including […]
Japan’s iron lady wins big, promises major reforms
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi achieved a historic victory as her ruling coalition secured a supermajority in the lower house, strengthening her mandate to introduce wide-ranging economic and national security reforms. The outcome marks the strongest electoral performance for her party in decades and positions her as one of the most powerful leaders in modern […]
Islamabad mosque blast: key suspects arrested nationwide
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities have arrested several key suspects in connection with the suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad Tarlai area, which killed 31 worshippers and injured many others. Security forces confirmed that the brother-in-law of the suicide bomber, identified as Yasir son of Bahadur Khan, was apprehended in Karachi, while his brother was arrested […]
Bugti rules out political solution as BLA attacks claim lives in Balochistan
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said that the challenges facing the province are not political in nature and can only be addressed through a military response, as he confirmed heavy casualties following recent attacks by the outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). Read More: Balochistan frees families of banned BLF, BLA militants Speaking on Geo News programme […]
US plans $1.6bn investment in Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth
The United States (US) is planning to invest $1.6 billion in Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth in exchange for a 10 per cent equity stake, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. Read More: Pakistan Sends First Rare Earth Shipment to US According to the report, the government investment, alongside a separate $1 […]