Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, attended the Pakistan Navy commissioning parade held on Saturday at the Pakistan Naval Academy, PNS Rahbar. The ceremony marked the commissioning of the 123rd Midshipmen and the 31st Short Service Commission (SSC) Course. Field Marshal Munir was the chief guest at the naval commissioning ceremony. Upon arrival, he received a ceremonial salute from a smartly dressed Pakistan Navy contingent. He then inspected the parade ground with full military protocol. The event was held in a dignified setting, with light showers adding to the ceremonial mood. Families of the graduating officers, senior…
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Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah, admitted major failures in rescue operations after a deadly flash flood swept through the Swat River on Friday. The disaster claimed at least ten lives, most of them tourists from Punjab. Speaking to the media near Mingora on Saturday, Shah said that authorities had a 45-minute window to act. He called it “a small mistake that turned into a major tragedy.” He confirmed the suspension of Rescue 1122’s district in-charge and promised accountability for all departments involved — including police, civil administration, and rescue units. The provincial government has announced compensation of…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a harsh warning to Iran. He threatened more military strikes if Tehran restarts its nuclear programme. His message was posted on Friday on Truth Social, his personal social media platform. Trump’s remarks came in response to recent comments by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei had declared “victory” over the United States in the 12-day war with Israel. Trump called the Iranian leader’s statement “a blatant and foolish lie.” He added that the U.S. and Israel had already “obliterated” three major nuclear sites in Iran. According to Trump, these attacks destroyed atomic…
The Iranian government has launched a sweeping crackdown on Afghan migrants following the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel. Reports from several cities indicate mass arrests, home and workplace raids, and widespread phone confiscations targeting Afghan nationals. According to sources speaking with Afghan media, police in both uniform and plainclothes have increased surveillance on Afghan residents. This wave of inspections comes after Iran arrested 700 of its own citizens on charges of espionage and ties with Israel. Authorities have also detained at least five Afghan migrants on similar allegations. Iranian state-controlled television aired confessions from some of these Afghan…
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), has made it clear that the Pakistan Army has no interest in engaging with political parties. In a recent interview with BBC Urdu, he emphasized that the military works only with the state — a state that functions within the boundaries of Pakistan’s Constitution. “The Pakistan Army communicates only with the state,” he said. “This state is shaped through political parties but is governed under the Constitution. We do not deal with political groups separately. We operate within constitutional boundaries, and we follow the sitting government…
SWAT: A horrifying Swat River tragedy claimed the lives of at least nine people from the same family on Friday morning. A total of 18 family members were swept away by a sudden rise in river water. The incident occurred as the family, visiting from Sialkot, was enjoying breakfast on the riverbank. Rescue 1122 confirmed that three individuals were safely pulled out of the water. The search continues for others. Officials said heavy rainfall upstream triggered the flash flood. The water level surged around 8 am, catching the family by surprise. “These tourists were sitting near the bypass when the…
Karak district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has become the center of a major oil and gas discovery in Karak. This new energy breakthrough was confirmed by Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL), the company in charge of the exploration project. In an official notification to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, POL revealed the discovery was made in the Tal Block. This new well is expected to deliver about 22 million standard cubic feet of gas each day. Along with that, the site will yield 2,112 barrels of crude oil daily. The company shared that drilling began in December 2024. The reserves were found at…
Rawalpindi, 27 June 2025 – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), met with probationary officers from the 52nd Common Training Program (CTP) of the Civil Services Academy. The session was held at the Army Auditorium and marked a key step in building stronger Pakistan civil-military relations. The probationary officers had earlier been attached to various Pakistan Army units. These included peace-time postings as well as operational locations in Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. Their time with the formations provided valuable exposure. They interacted with personnel from all three services and visited different military…
Lieutenant General Syed Imdad Hussain Shah, Corps Commander Gujranwala, held a special session with madrassa teachers and students to highlight the crucial role of religious seminaries in society. During the interactive session, the Corps Commander spoke in detail on a range of important topics. He shed light on the Pakistan Army’s historic success in the recent “Operation Bunyān al-Marsūs” against Indian aggression, the relevance of the Indus Waters Treaty, the ongoing Israeli confrontations with Palestine and Iran, and the harmful effects of social media propaganda. General Imdad Hussain Shah commended the students of religious institutions for excelling not only in…
ISLAMABAD – The Foreign Office has officially dismissed media speculation regarding a possible meeting between Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh during the ongoing SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in China. In a clear statement, the Foreign Office confirmed that Khawaja Asif is in Qingdao to represent Pakistan at the two-day SCO defence summit, beginning Wednesday. However, it categorically stated that no bilateral engagement with the Indian delegation is on the agenda. Contrary to this, Turkish media reports suggested the possibility of a first-ever face-to-face exchange between the two South Asian defence leaders since their countries’ recent…
