HIMADS induction – encircling India?

On Thursday, October 14th, the Pakistan Army commissioned state-of-the-art Chinese manufactured High to Medium Air Defence System (HIMDAS), HQ-9/P, in the Air Defense arm of the Army.

FM Qureshi honors 70 years of Pak-German diplomatic ties

The foreign minister, addressing the flagship event on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Pakistan- Germany diplomatic relations, said Pakistan-Germany ties have come a long way since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations in 1951.

Tensions rise as Iran warns Israel against ‘military adventures’

In a letter to the UN Security Council chief, Iran warns Israel against any miscalculation or military adventure targeting Iran and its nuclear program. Iran also accused Israel of taking its "provocative and adventurous threats... to alarming levels."

Pakistan vows to hit back as India threatens with surgical strikes

In response to the Indian Home Minister’s reported statement threatening so-called “surgical strikes,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said Pakistan is a peace-loving country but will spare no effort in resolutely thwarting any aggressive designs.

3 dead in protests against ‘desecration’ of Quran in Bangladesh

The incident of desecration happened in the southeast of capital Dhaka in Comilla district on early Wednesday. However, the deaths were reported later in the south-central Chandpur district’s Hajiganj area.

Taliban delegation lands in Ankara for talks with Turkish officials

Afghan Foreign Ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi said on Twitter on Thursday that acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and other ministers would meet “senior Turkish officials” to discuss “issues of mutual interest”, including aid, migration, air transport, and trade.

Situation in Afghanistan is not easy: Putin

During a video conference with security service chiefs of ex-Soviet states, the Russian president has expressed that the situation in Afghanistan is not easy. Militants from Iraq, Syria with experience in military operations are actively being drawn to Afghanistan.

Tesla under scrutiny amid safety concerns over assisted driving features

As part of a preliminary probe opened after a series of accidents with emergency vehicles, the regulator on Tuesday ordered Elon Musk's electric car company to provide information about confidentiality agreements with drivers who have been testing a new feature since October 2020.

Pakistani peacekeepers save Sudanese city from floods

Braving swampy soil and snake-infested waters, Pakistani army engineers helped save the city of Bentiu from being submerged by floodwaters by completing more than 4 kilometers of dykes in record time following an urgent request for help.

Iran tests anti-missile defences amid US-Israel warnings over nuclear program

The exercises, which began on Tuesday, combined the army's "Majid" defense system with the "Dezful" system of the elite Revolutionary Guard Corps to destroy incoming cruise missiles. The tests come after Israeli and US warnings over Iran's nuclear program.

Shahid Afridi believes Pakistan can win a second T20 World Cup

According to Shahid Afridi, the current Pakistan team is very talented although they lack experienced players. However, the team should not be underestimated and the nation should summon the spirit of 2009 and win a second T20 World Cup!

Islamic Sharia prohibits forced conversion and marriages: Ashrafi

Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and the Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi said there is no concept of forced marriages or conversion in Islam. He also said tribal traditions must not be portrayed as Islamic traditions.