The Punjab government has permanently cancelled all manual arms licences, stopping their renewal and computerisation. This affects institutions, security companies, and individuals. Expired licences are now considered null and void. Authorities aim to enforce wide-scale de-weaponisation across the province. The move ends the temporary renewal window that ran until November 11, 2025. Divisional commissioners must […]
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Pakistan against weaponisation of space: FO
Pakistan on Wednesday asserted that it remains a strong proponent of the United Nations resolution on Prevention of Arms Race in Outer Space. The statement comes after India tested an anti-satellite weapon, claiming the indigenously produced interceptor was used to destroy an object in orbit. Such a weapon allows for attacks on enemy satellites – […]
India shoots down satellite in space; Modi hails major breakthrough
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India had shot down a satellite in space on Wednesday with an anti-satellite missile, hailing the test as a major breakthrough in its space programme. Modi made the announcement in a television address to the nation. He said India would only be the fourth country to have used such an […]