Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. A smartly turned-out tri-services contingent presented a Guard of Honour to the visiting dignitary upon his arrival at GHQ, underlining the importance of the high-level military engagement. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security developments and ways to strengthen defence cooperation between Pakistan and Libya. The discussions focused on expanding collaboration in professional military training, security cooperation and institutional…
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9th Muharram processions are being held across Pakistan today, with authorities enforcing strict security measures to ensure peaceful mourning events. Security has been strengthened along procession routes, while sabeels have been set up in cities across the country. Mourning processions are taking place in major cities, including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Jhang, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur and Hangu. In Lahore, the central Zuljanah procession began from Islampura, while another major procession started from Pando Street and will conclude at Khaima-e-Sadaat. According to the Punjab Police, 1,697 mourning processions and 3,869 majalis are being held across the province…
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 167 people and injuring more than 700 others as buildings collapsed in and around Caracas. The Venezuela earthquake involved two major tremors measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quakes struck less than a minute apart, with the epicenter located about 160 kilometers west of the capital. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the death toll could rise as rescue teams continue searching for survivors. She noted that casualty figures do not yet include the heavily affected La Guaira state, home to Caracas’ main…
Six terrorists killed in Lower Dir during a joint operation carried out by police, the Elite Force and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the mountainous Brichar area of Talash, officials said on Wednesday. According to police, security personnel launched the operation after receiving intelligence about the presence of militants in the area. An exchange of fire followed, leaving six terrorists dead. Authorities said the slain militants were involved in several attacks, including an assault on a police checkpoint and the killing of a police official. Police identified three of the deceased as Khalil-ur-Rehman, Naeem-ud-Din and Kifayatullah. The CTD said…
Pakistan’s constructive role in Middle East peace has been widely acknowledged by the international community, the Foreign Office said today, reiterating Islamabad’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region. Speaking at the weekly media briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and held meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and the premier. He said the visit further strengthened Pakistan-Iran relations, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation. Andrabi said Pakistan, alongside Qatar, acted as a mediator during the Iran-US talks…
In the Portugal vs Uzbekistan clash on Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory in their Group K match in Houston. The 41-year-old forward made history by becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. After the final whistle, a visibly emotional Ronaldo shouted, “I’m back, I’m back,” into television cameras following criticism over his recent goal drought. Ronaldo had gone 10 matches without scoring in major international tournaments, raising questions about his place in the team. However, he answered those doubts in style, taking his World Cup tally to 10 goals…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting lasting peace in the Middle East during a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Dr Eskandar Momeni. According to the Interior Ministry, the two ministers held detailed discussions on Pakistan-Iran relations and the latest regional developments following the recent peace agreement. Mohsin Naqvi congratulated Momeni on the joint declaration signed in Burgenstock, Switzerland, and said the agreement would not have been possible without the sincere efforts of the Iranian government and its negotiating team. “Pakistan has always supported peace and stability around the world,” Naqvi said. He expressed hope that…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian received a guard of honour at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad on Tuesday ahead of delegation-level talks between Pakistan and Iran. A smartly turned-out contingent of the armed forces presented a ceremonial salute to the visiting president, while the national anthems of Pakistan and Iran were played in line with state visit traditions. Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad on a one-day official visit and was accorded a warm welcome upon his arrival. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari and other senior officials received the Iranian leader. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…
Security forces have foiled a major terror plot in Panjgur, Balochistan, through timely and intelligence-based action, security sources said. The operation was carried out in the Jirak area of Panjgur district after authorities received secret intelligence about the planned attack. During the raid, security forces recovered a large quantity of weapons and communication equipment from a vehicle. Officials also seized four rocket fuses and multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs). According to security officials, the materials were being prepared for a possible large-scale terrorist attack in the region. They said the swift and professional response of security forces prevented a major…
A French national was rescued from Bara in Khyber district along with her five children after police received reports that she was allegedly being subjected to domestic abuse, officials said. According to Capital City Police Officer Dr Mian Saeed, Khyber Police acted on verified information received on June 18 and raided a house in Bara tehsil, where they recovered 54-year-old French citizen Sylvia Yasmina. Police have registered a case against her Pakistani husband, while further investigation and legal proceedings are underway. Officials said Sylvia married a Pakistani citizen and had been living in Bara since 2014. She is the mother…
