The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a resolution to extend the mandate of the Monitoring Team supporting the 1988 Afghanistan Sanctions Committee for another year, keeping its work active until February 17, 2027, diplomats said Thursday. The team is responsible for overseeing sanctions imposed on the Taliban and associated individuals, groups, and entities—including...
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held a high-level meeting with Bangladesh Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi to discuss bolstering defence cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The two military leaders engaged in detailed talks on bilateral security issues, regional stability, and enhancing...
The Pakistan Navy has successfully launched its Ghazi submarine at the Shuangliu naval base in Wuhan, China, marking a major milestone in bilateral defence cooperation between Islamabad and Beijing. The launch ceremony was attended by senior military and Chinese officials, signaling strengthened strategic ties between the two countries. The newly launched Ghazi is the fourth...
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...
Islamabad: The talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have reportedly reached a deadlock, despite mediation efforts by Turkey and Qatar. Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar said in a statement on social media that Pakistan stands firm on its principled stance that the responsibility for curbing terrorism originating from Afghan soil lies squarely with...