Security

Islamabad : Pakistan Navy is set to host AMAN-25; the ninth edition of multinational AMAN exercise from February 7 to 11. A key feature of this year’s exercise will be the AMAN Dialogue, where Chiefs of Naval Forces, heads of Coast Guards, and senior leaders from around the world will convene to discuss regional maritime…

Islamabad : Pakistan and India exchanged the lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities on Wednesday, marking a significant confidence-building measure under the Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities. The exchange was confirmed in a press statement issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson in Islamabad. This annual practice underscores the…

Bucharest: Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi, Commander Karachi, met with Vice Admiral Mihai Panait, Chief of the Romanian Naval Forces, in Bucharest to discuss enhancing Navy-to-Navy cooperation, maritime security, and operational readiness, further strengthening the growing ties between the two navies. The discussions focused on matters of mutual interest, Navy-to-Navy engagements, and cooperation in maritime…

Islamabad: Pakistan Navy Ships RASADGAR and AZMAT, as part of an overseas deployment to the Arabian Gulf, made official visits to Port Al Shuwaikh, Kuwait, while PMSS DASHT visited Port Umm Qasr, Iraq. The flotilla was led by Commodore Muhammad Umair, Commander of the 14th Destroyer Squadron. The Pakistan Navy ships were warmly received upon…

Islamabad :Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Naveed Ashraf, concluded his official visit to Oman with high-level engagements, aimed at bolstering defence cooperation and reinforcing the historic ties between the two nations. During his visit, the Naval Chief held pivotal discussions with Oman’s top military and naval leadership, including the Minister of Royal Office,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…