The Pentagon has awarded Boeing an $8.6 billion contract under the F-15 Israel Program to design, produce, and deliver up to 50 advanced F-15IA fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force, reinforcing long-standing US-Israel military cooperation through foreign military sales.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Rahim Yar Khan, reaffirming strong Pakistan-UAE ties and discussing trade, investment, defence cooperation, and a proposed $1bn UAE equity investment in Pakistan’s Fauji Foundation.
Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to resume direct flights from Karachi to Dhaka in January 2026, marking a major step toward restoring aviation links and strengthening bilateral relations.
Türkiye’s intelligence agency MIT has captured Mehmet Goren, a senior ISIS figure tasked with planning suicide attacks across multiple regions, and brought him to Türkiye.
The Washington Times declares 2025 a historic turning point in Pakistan–U.S. relations, citing a major shift in Washington’s strategy as President Donald Trump elevates Pakistan’s regional and strategic importance following the May conflict with India.
Pakistan has finalised a multibillion-dollar defence deal with Libya’s eastern-based Libyan National Army, covering fighter jets, trainers, and joint military cooperation—despite a long-standing UN arms embargo
Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir met Libyan Armed Forces Commander Khalifa Haftar as both sides discussed defence cooperation, training and regional security, the army said.
