The summary for elevating Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir to the new post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) has been forwarded to the presidency for final approval, the PM’s Office confirmed. Under the changes, Munir—already serving as Chief of Army Staff (COAS)—is set to hold the unified title CDF-cum-COAS for a five-year term from...
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has upheld the injunction in the blasphemy case against Muhammad Ali Mirza, affirming that proceedings will remain on hold until further notice. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani clarified that the court is not suspending the authority of the Council of Islamic Ideology but has deferred hearing on the matter until after...
In a recent press conference, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan could use force against militants in Afghanistan—but emphasised that Islamabad doesn’t want to “storm a brother’s home.” Dar noted Pakistan’s request to the Afghan leadership: to take action against the banned Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and ensure Afghan soil is not...
The Indian delegation abruptly withdrew from a scheduled debate at the Oxford Union, handing a no-contest victory to the Pakistani side, the Pakistan High Commission in London said. With prominent Pakistani figures, including ex-foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar and retired general Zubair Mahmood Hayat, present, the exit of Indian speakers before the debate revealed what...
Pakistan’s military has clarified that all operations are publicly announced and targeted only against confirmed threats, according to DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Choudhry. Addressing media queries, he emphasized that Pakistan does not differentiate between “good” or “bad” Taliban, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. Commenting on the ongoing trial of General Faiz...
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously approved a U.S.-drafted resolution to deploy an international stabilisation force (ISF) in Gaza, endorsing a key part of former President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace proposal. Passed with 13 votes in favor—and abstentions from Russia and China—the resolution also establishes a “Board of Peace,” a temporary governing body chaired...
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has arrived at the White House in Washington, marking his first visit to the United States in seven years. Donald Trump personally welcomed the Crown Prince at the Oval Office, setting the stage for high-level talks. The agenda for the meeting includes discussions on major defence acquisitions, including U.S....
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has made serious allegations, stating that Bushra Bibi used to work for former intelligence chief General Faiz Hamid. In a candid interview with Geo News, Asif claimed that the information provided by Bushra Bibi was consistently proven correct within just a few days. He went on to accuse the founding leader...
ISLAMABAD — Turkey will be sending a high‑level delegation to Pakistan, including its Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, and the Chief of Intelligence, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced. The visit aims to review the ongoing ceasefire situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan and explore ways to promote lasting peace in the region. The announcement came following...
Karachi: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the party will support the amendment to Article 243 of the Constitution and the formation of constitutional courts. Addressing the media after the meeting of the PPP Central Executive Committee (CEC), Bilawal said that the meeting agreed on three points of the proposed...