Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Newly elected PM to take oath by March 1

Newly elected PM oath date

The newly elected Prime Minister (PM) will take the oath by March 1, President Dr. Arif Alvi will take the oath next week to the newly elected PM of the highly populated country of Pakistan. The swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister of Pakistan will be held on Thursday, February 29 or Friday, March 1, … Read more

LoC Visit: PM, COAS pay tribute to sacrifices of martyrs

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RAWALPINDI: Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Ch. Anwar ul Haq and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited the Muzaffarabad Jammu and Kashmir Monument to lay wreaths and pay rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of the martyrs.

According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, the leadership acknowledged that the fortitude, resilience and unwavering faith of the Kashmiris in the face of unabated brutality of Indian occupation forces in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) had been exemplary.

PM, COAS visit Muzaffarabad Monument, pay tribute to sacrifices of martyrs They observed that brewing humanitarian and security crises in the IIOJK seriously threatened regional peace and stability. Pakistan would always stand with the Kashmiris in their just struggle for the inalienable right to self-determination in light of the United Nations Security Council resolutions, they added. “India is attempting to change the demography of IIOJK through illegal administrative and unilaterally imposed draconian laws and security clampdowns. Such machinations cannot suppress the will and the yearning of the Kashmiri people to attain their legitimate objectives,” the leadership resolved.

The COAS later visited troops deployed on the front lines along Line of Control (LOC) in the Sarian Sector. The Army Chief was briefed about the latest situation along the LOC and appreciated the operational readiness, high morale and effective response of troops to Indian ceasefire violations (CFVs). Addressing the troops, the COAS reiterated that any aggression or violation of territorial sovereignty of Pakistan would be responded with full national resolve and military might.

“The Pakistan Army is well versed with the full threat spectrum and is perpetually ready to respond effectively,” he added. The COAS also mentioned the Indian state sponsored terrorism in Pakistan which now extended to heinous targeting of individual Pakistani citizens on its soil.

“Such callous disregard for international law and norms of international system is becoming a routine occurrence and India is now being called out openly by many countries in the world, exposing her sham credentials.”

Pakistan would continue to expose all such attempts and ensure the security of its citizens, the COAS concluded.

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Important NSC meeting on Pak-Iran tense situation to be held today

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The important session of the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting on the tense situation between Pakistan and Iran will begin after some time. The news sources revealed that the meeting of the NSC under the chairmanship of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar will start at 4:30 PM. Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, … Read more

Security forces kill five terrorists in North Waziristan operation

North Waziristan operation

Security forces killed five terrorists during an operation in North Waziristan on Saturday, Bol News reported. The public relations wing of the Pakistan Army Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) has said that security forces conducted an operation in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan on information about the presence of terrorists. The ISPR further … Read more

Army will continue defending, serving nation in every possible way: COAS

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  • Forum paid rich tribute to supreme sacrifices of Shuhadas.
  • The participants briefed on national security challenges.
  • Forum resolved to fully support government’s initiatives.

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), presided over the 82nd Formation Commanders Conference at GHQ, which was attended by Corps Commanders, Principal Staff Officers and all Formation Commanders of Pakistan Army.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations(ISPR),  forum paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhadas including officers and men of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and Pakistani Citizens.

The participants were briefed on professional matters, national security challenges and measures being undertaken to counter traditional and non-traditional security threats.

The forum took holistic view of the ongoing counter terrorism operations and resolved that all terrorists, their facilitators and abettors, working on the behest of hostile forces to destabilise Pakistan will be dealt with full might of the state.

COAS expressed satisfaction over operational preparedness and high standards of training and morale maintained by formations to deal with the emerging threat paradigm.

The forum expressed unequivocal diplomatic, moral and political support to the people of Palestine and reiterated Pakistan’s principled stance supporting the two-state solution, based on pre-1967 borders with Al Quds Al Sharif as the capital of Palestine.

The participants also expressed concerns over continued repression of Kashmiris in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and condemned the unabated human rights violations by Indian forces. Forum reaffirmed that Pakistan shall continue to support Kashmiris politically, diplomatically and morally. Participants stressed that the only solution to the issue lies in providing the right of self-determination to the people of Kashmir according to relevant UNSC resolution.

The forum resolved to fully support government’s initiatives in various domains for sustainable recovery of the economy and curbing illegal activities including smuggling, hoarding, electricity theft, implementation of One Document Regime, dignified repatriation of illegal foreigners and safeguarding of national database etc.

The forum noted that despite challenges, recent months have witnessed an increasing sense of stability, certainty and optimism across Pakistan and resolved that vested efforts towards engineering of despondency will be defeated through perseverance and continued positive actions, with the support of the people of Pakistan, InshaAllah.

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COAS lauds NUST for developing conducive ecosystem for learning

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  • COAS extended his heartiest felicitations to graduates.
  • He said today is beginning of new chapter in students’ lives.
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students received degrees.

ISLAMABAD: The annual convocation week of the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) commenced at the University’s main campus in Islamabad.

General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chairman NUST Board of Governors, graced the occasion as Chief Guest at the inaugural “Master Convocation Ceremony” and conferred medals upon distinction holders.

Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students received degrees during the course of convocation week. Degrees are being awarded to over 3500 graduates from all NUST Schools at the main campus in the 7 core disciplines.

While addressing the graduates, COAS extended his heartiest felicitations to graduates, their parents and faculty. He commended NUST for developing a conducive ecosystem for teaching and learning – one that nurtures brilliant minds, who are fully poised to serve the nation.

COAS emphasised that education is not an option but a necessity. He highlighted that today is the beginning of a new chapter in students’ lives, which heralds a significant change that demands greater responsibility. He emphasised that this newfound responsibility should manifest in their personality and choices in the journey ahead.

COAS remarked that it is now incumbent upon them to figure out and analyse challenges facing the country and put their intellectual resourcefulness to find their solutions.

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PM calls for trickle down effect of SIFC initiatives in each province

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  • PM said this while attending meeting of Provincial Apex Committee.
  • The forum briefed about revised National Action Plan and CPEC projects.
  • COAS highlighted Pakistan Army would provide full support.

QUETTA: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar  emphasised that the initiatives taken by Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) at the federal level should have a trickle-down effect in each province for the benefit of the people.

The prime minister said this while attending the meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee along with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and Caretaker Chief Minister of Balochistan Ali Mardan Khan Domki.

During the Apex Committee meeting, the forum was briefed about the revised National Action Plan, law enforcement operations, anti-smuggling and anti-narcotics operations in Balochistan, security of foreign nationals employed on CPEC or non-CPEC private projects. The meeting was also briefed about the repatriation of illegal foreigners, foreign currency regularization measures, and progress on SIFC initiatives in Balochistan.

The prime minister expressed confidence in the progress made by the Balochistan government and assured full support of the federal government. During the session, Prime Minister Kakar emphasized that the socio-economic development of Balochistan was imperative for ensuring peace and development of the province.

The COAS highlighted that the Pakistan Army would provide full support in concert with the law enforcement agencies and other government departments for enforcement actions against spectrum of illegal activities with full force to deny pilferage of resources and economic losses that the country suffers due to these activities.

The prime minister said that Balochistan was rich with mines and minerals and that development in that sector would generate economic activity and job opportunities for the people of the area. Moreover, investments in agriculture and information technology should also be focused apart from human resource development, he added.

He underscored the need for synergy among all relevant departments for gainful effects of the initiatives. The participants affirmed that state institutions, government departments, and people were united for the progress and prosperity of the province.

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Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Barki laid to rest at Army Graveyard

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  • Funeral prayer of Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Barki performed.
  • President, Prime Minister, CJCSC and COAS attended the funeral.
  • The officer was buried at Army Graveyard with full military honours.

RAWALPINDI: Funeral prayer of Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Barki who embraced martyrdom during an exchange for fire with hardcore terrorists in Angoor Adda, South Waziristan yesterday was performed at Race Course Rawalpindi.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), President Dr Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, DG Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum and large number of serving and retired military officers and soldiers, government officials, parliamentarians and public attended the funeral.

The officer was buried at Army Graveyard with full military honours in acknowledgment of his services to the nation.

Throughout his military career, Brigadier Barki remained involved in active counter terrorism operations and successfully dismantled numerous terrorist networks in KPK and Balochistan. He was monumental in neutralizing the terrorist networks involved in APS attack 2016.

The nation recognizes his meritorious services in life and supreme sacrifice offered for Pakistan. Armed forces of Pakistan and intelligence agencies stand resilient against terrorism and reaffirm the resolve to eradicate this menace of terrorism at all costs.

Earlier, Havildar Azhar Iqbal, Naik Mohammad Asad and Sepoy Essa of Pakistan Army who embraced shahadat during an operation in Saggu, ​​Dera Ismail Khan were laid to rest with full military honours in Lodhran, Mian Channu and Bobar Ziarat, South Waziristan respectively.

The funeral & burial were attended by serving and retired military personnel, families and relatives of Shaheeds and a large number of people from various segments of the society.

Armed Forces of Pakistan and intelligence agencies stand resolute and determined to uproot the menace of terrorism at all costs.

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