Pakistan, Saudi Arabia join hands to enhance public security cooperation

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia join hands to enhance public security cooperation

Riyadh : Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to activate a Joint Task Force to enhance collaboration in the public security domain. The understanding was reached during a meeting in Riyadh between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Saudi Chief of Public Security Lieutenant General Mohammed Al Bassami. Both sides emphasized the importance of exchanging…

Admiral Naveed Ashraf called on Bahrain’s top civil and military leadership during his visit

Admiral Naveed Ashraf called on Bahrain’s top civil and military leadership during his visit

Islamabad: The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, visited Bahrain and called on the highest civil and military leadership during his official visit. He held meetings with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, where discussions focused on strengthening defence ties and enhancing…

Pakistan, ADB sign $330 million loan agreement to strengthen social protection

Pakistan, ADB sign $330 million loan agreement to strengthen social protection

Islamabad : Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a loan agreement for the Integrated Social Protection Development Program (ISPDP) Additional Financing, amounting to USD 330 million. This agreement builds on the ongoing ADB-funded program to strengthen and expand social protection systems in Pakistan through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The additional financing…

Chinese Embassy hosts ceremony honoring 43 CРЕС achievers

Chinese Embassy hosts ceremony honoring 43 CРЕС achievers

Islamabad : The Embassy of China in Pakistan hosted a prestigious awarding ceremony on Friday to honor 43 outstanding Pakistani staff members who have significantly contributed to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. The event celebrated their commitment and dedication to fostering cooperation and progress within the CPEC framework, a cornerstone of the China-Pakistan partnership….

Pak Navy officer honoured with Golden Owl Award

Pak Navy officer honoured with Golden Owl Award

Islamabad : Lieutenant Commander Syed Muhammad Arsalan of the Pakistan Navy was conferred with the prestigious Golden Owl Award at the graduation ceremony of Sri Lanka Defence Services Command and Staff College in Colombo. The award, presented by Sri Lanka’s Deputy Defence Minister Maj Gen (R) Paruna Jayasekera, recognized him as the best foreign naval…

US-China maritime competition under Trump 2.0 poses strategic questions for Pakistan: Senator Mushahid Hussain

US-China maritime competition under Trump 2.0 poses strategic questions for Pakistan: Senator Mushahid Hussain

Islamabad: The National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) hosted a thought-provoking roundtable conference titled “US-China Maritime Competition in the Indian Ocean Region Under the Trump Administration and Options for Pakistan” on Wednesday. Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, the Chief Guest, underscored the transformative impact of the Trump 2.0 era on global maritime dynamics, while Vice Admiral…

Pak-China Warrior-VIII exercise concludes successfully

Pak-China Warrior-VIII exercise concludes successfully

Rawalpindi : The Pak-China Joint Exercise Warrior-VIII, a key event in the counter-terrorism domain, concluded successfully at the Tilla Field Firing Range on December 11, 2024. Spanning over three weeks, the exercise demonstrated the robust and growing military collaboration between the Pakistan Army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China. The annual exercise, now…

PNS Saif engages with Royal Navy of Oman and Spanish Navy for maritime security

PNS Saif engages with Royal Navy of Oman and Spanish Navy for maritime security

Islamabad: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Saif carried out a Joint Patrol and Passage Exercise with the Royal Navy of Oman Vessel (RNOV) Al-Seeb and Spanish Navy Ship Santa Maria, demonstrating its commitment to regional maritime security. The exercises aimed to foster synergy and mutual understanding between the participating navies, showcasing their ability to undertake joint operations…

COAS Asim Munir inaugurates Shahpar-III at IDEAS-2024

COAS Asim Munir inaugurates Shahpar-III at IDEAS-2024

KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir visited the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-2024) at the Karachi Expo Centre on Wednesday. The event showcased cutting-edge defense technology from around the world, with a strong emphasis on Pakistan’s growing capabilities in the defense sector. During the visit, General Munir praised the participation of…

Warrior-VIII: China and Pakistan to conduct joint anti-terrorism drills from November

Warrior-VIII: China and Pakistan to conduct joint anti-terrorism drills from November

Islamabad :The forthcoming Warrior-VIII joint anti-terrorism exercise between the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command and the Pakistan Armed Forces underscores the strong strategic partnership between the two nations. Scheduled from late November to mid-December, the exercise reflects their mutual commitment to enhancing operational synergy and addressing shared security challenges. According to China’s…