The Ministry of Defence has officially confirmed the appointment of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), marking a major structural shift in the country’s military leadership model. The notification was issued on Friday morning after President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointment upon the advice of Prime Minister […]
Summary for COAS Asim Munir’s Appointment as CDF Sent to Presidency for Approval
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formally forwarded the summary for the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) to President Asif Ali Zardari, marking a historic shift in the military command structure. According to a press release from the Prime Minister’s Office, the appointment will elevate the current […]
3 Nadra officers arrested in Balochistan over major fake passport scam involving Afghan nationals
Authorities in Balochistan have arrested three officials from the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) for their alleged involvement in a large-scale fake passport racket that enabled Afghan nationals to unlawfully obtain Pakistani travel documents. The development marks a serious escalation in an ongoing investigation into identity fraud that has raised concerns over institutional integrity […]
Pakistan, Egypt Strengthen Defence and Strategic Cooperation During High-Level Meetings
Pakistan and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defence, security and broader strategic cooperation during a series of high-level engagements in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The renewed resolve follows the official visit of Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, who held extensive discussions with Pakistan’s civil and military leadership. According to an Inter-Services […]
HEC Invites Applications for Approval of Pakistan Research Journals
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has officially invited applications for the approval and accreditation of Pakistan Research Journals, marking an important step in strengthening the country’s academic publishing landscape. The announcement, made on Saturday, encourages registered institutions to submit their journals for evaluation as part of HEC’s ongoing efforts to enhance research quality […]
Mohsin Naqvi Discusses Regional Security with Bahrain’s Interior Minister, Condemns Attack on Hangu Checkpost
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an in-depth meeting with Bahrain’s Interior Minister General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa during his ongoing visit to the Kingdom. The discussion, confirmed through Naqvi’s official post on X, centred on strengthening cooperation across multiple security domains and advancing bilateral coordination. Both sides exchanged views on regional stability, […]
Bahrain Crown Prince Welcomes PM Shehbaz Sharif in Manama
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Manama on Wednesday for a two-day official visit aimed at advancing Pakistan’s strategic partnership with Bahrain. The visit marks a renewed push to expand cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, energy, technology, education and cultural exchanges. Upon landing at Bahrain International Airport, Prime Minister Shehbaz received a warm […]
JUI-F Chief Fazlur Rehman Declares Party’s Rejection of 27th Amendment
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has announced that his party has formally rejected the 27th Constitutional Amendment, saying it was pushed through parliament without consensus and in violation of earlier commitments made to the opposition. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad on Tuesday, Fazl stated that JUI-F members of parliament had opposed […]
Saudi Military Chief Meets Gen Sahir Shamshad to Boost Defence Cooperation
General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), during his visit to Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi. The high-level meeting underscored the growing strategic alignment between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia at a time of evolving regional […]
LHC Chief Justice Criticizes Police for ‘Non-Serious’ Handling of Woman’s Kidnapping Case
Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Justice Aalia Neelum, sharply criticized police officials on Thursday over what she described as a “highly non-serious” and inconsistent approach in the six-year-old disappearance case of Fauzia Bibi. The woman’s family had long claimed she was taken by a jinn, a narrative the court firmly rejected during the […]