RAWALPINDI — Major General Mohammed Bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at General Headquarters (GHQ) here on Monday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. Read More: Field Marshal Asim Munir is now […]
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Turkiye pushes mediation as Iran rules out missile talks
ISTANBUL: Turkiye stepped up diplomatic efforts on Friday to ease rising tensions between Iran and the United States, as President Donald Trump appeared to soften his earlier threats of military action, though Tehran firmly ruled out any negotiations over its missile programme. Read More: Turkey offers mediation as US-Iran tensions escalate Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and […]
Iran warns of all-out war response amid US military buildup
Iran will treat any military attack on its territory as an “all-out war,” a senior Iranian official said on Friday, as the United States (US) prepares to deploy an aircraft carrier strike group and additional military assets to the Middle East in the coming days. Read More: Iran vows decisive response to any attack Speaking on […]
Iran vows decisive response to any attack
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has warned that any new attack on Iran will face a decisive response. He said Iran showed restraint in June 2025, but will retaliate with full force if attacked again. Araqchi stressed that this statement is a fact, not a threat. Writing in a US newspaper, Araqchi said aggressive American […]
US Iran tensions rise as attack fears grow
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: Tensions escalated across the Middle East on Wednesday as the United States (US) began withdrawing personnel from key regional bases, amid warnings from Iran that it would retaliate if American forces launched an attack. The situation follows widespread protests in Iran and threats by former President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly signalled potential intervention, […]
Pakistan urges US for high-level economic dialogue, flags regional security concerns
Pakistan has called for a high-level economic dialogue with the United States (US), urging a shift in bilateral engagement from geopolitics to geoeconomics. Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh met senior US lawmakers, emphasizing 2026 as a “year of action” to translate shared intentions into concrete economic cooperation. Read More: Pakistan, US resolve to advance security, economic cooperation During meetings with […]
Pakistan seeks verifiable Afghan action on terrorism
Islamabad has no bilateral dispute with Kabul apart from terrorism originating from Afghan soil. Pakistan demands verifiable written assurances from Afghanistan to stop cross-border attacks. The Foreign Office (FO) emphasized that resolving this issue could significantly improve bilateral relations. The FO spokesperson said Pakistan does not wish to be hostile toward Afghanistan. Islamabad’s demand is […]
Kashmir remains tense despite 2019 changes, says Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
The long-running conflict in India-held Kashmir remains unresolved and volatile, despite major political changes introduced in 2019. This assessment was made by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the region’s chief cleric, in a statement marking the first Friday of the new year. Mirwaiz said that while authorities project calm, the underlying reality is one of uncertainty and […]
Terror attacks surge across Pakistan in 2025
Pakistan witnessed a sharp escalation in terror attacks during 2025, with terrorist attacks rising by 34 per cent and related fatalities increasing by 21 per cent compared to the previous year. A total of 699 attacks were recorded nationwide, reflecting a worsening internal security situation. Read More: Terror strikes Bannu: 27 police martyred, 134 attacks recorded in 2025 According […]
China launches large-scale drills around Taiwan
BEIJING/TAIPEI: China on Monday launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying army, naval, air force and artillery units as part of drills named “Justice Mission 2025”, prompting Taiwan to place its forces on high alert and reaffirm its resolve to defend democracy. Read More: Beijing sanctions signal rising Taiwan tensions China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre […]