Pakistan has introduced the most sweeping transformation of its Higher Defence Organisation (HDO) since 1976, reshaping the architecture of national security through major constitutional and legislative changes. A newly amended Article 243 and revisions to the Army, Air Force, and Navy Acts now place unprecedented authority in the office of the Chief of the Army […]
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Pakistan forces kill 22 terrorists in Bajaur operation
Pakistani forces killed 22 terrorists and injured several others during an operation in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The intelligence-based operation targeted militants hiding in Gadar village. Security sources called it a major success. The operation was based on highly classified information about the presence of a large number of TTP militants, locally called khawarij. Forces […]
FO spokesperson: Pakistan will never negotiate with terrorists
Islamabad: Pakistan will never negotiate with any terrorist group, the Foreign Office said on Friday. Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi emphasized Pakistan maintains open dialogue with legitimate Afghan governments. However, groups like TTP and BLA will not be engaged under any circumstances. Andrabi noted that Pakistan completed the third round of talks with the Afghan Taliban […]
Margalla dialogue 2025: Pakistan aims for AI leadership and regional unity
ISLAMABAD: The Margalla Dialogue 2025, organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), brought together policymakers and intellectuals to discuss AI, regional integration, and national security. Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said Pakistan is committed to embracing the AI revolution through a national roadmap. The session also examined regional connectivity, Afghanistan’s stability, and Pakistan’s […]
Pakistan will not compromise on national security: Azma
Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari reaffirmed that Pakistan would never compromise on its national security or the safety of its citizens. In a statement issued on Wednesday, she said that terrorists and their facilitators would be brought to justice under all circumstances, adding that India and the Afghan regime were supporting terrorist […]
Khawaja Asif blames Afghan Taliban, India over terror attacks
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif hinted at potential operations in Afghanistan in response to recent terrorism incidents in Pakistan. Speaking on a private TV program, Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan will not ignore the rising wave of terrorism. He warned that if safe havens for terrorists in Afghanistan continue to exist, Pakistan will take strong […]
Islamabad blast kills 12: Celebrities condemn violence, mourn victims
Pakistani celebrities expressed shock and grief after a deadly blast rocked Islamabad’s G-11 area. The explosion killed 12 people and injured 36, including women and children. Social media flooded with condolences, prayers, and calls for peace. Stars united in demanding justice and stronger security to prevent such tragedies. The blast occurred while the capital hosted […]
China approves TikTok transfer agreement
WASHINGTON: China has approved the transfer agreement for TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Thursday, signaling progress toward resolving the app’s uncertain status in the United States. Bessent added that he expects the transfer to move forward in the coming weeks and months, though he provided no additional details. The short video app, […]
Army will respond firmly to any external aggression: DG ISPR
ABBOTTABAD – Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Friday reiterated that the Pakistan Army stands fully prepared to defend the homeland and that any external aggression will be met with a strong and severe response. The DG ISPR expressed these views during an interactive session with teachers and […]
Khawaja Asif: India waging proxy war from Afghan soil
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed India is supporting the Afghan Taliban to conduct a low-intensity war against Pakistan from Afghan soil. In an interview with Al-Arabiya, he said evidence shows ties between New Delhi and Taliban elements operating in Afghanistan. Asif warned that Pakistan would respond strongly if Afghan territory is used to launch […]