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Listen to article ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI: Just after midnight on May 7, the screen in the Pakistan Air Force’s operations room lit up in red with the positions of dozens of active enemy planes across the border in India. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Sidhu had been sleeping on a mattress just off that room for days in anticipation of an Indian assault. New Delhi had blamed Islamabad for backing terrorists who carried out an attack the previous month in IIOJK, which killed 26 civilians. Despite Islamabad denying any involvement, India had vowed a response, which came in the early hours of May 7…
Listen to article UNITED NATIONS: Amid intensified aerial strikes on Ukrainian cities, Pakistan has underscored in the UN Security Council the urgent need for renewed diplomatic efforts and a comprehensive ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. “We firmly believe that military means cannot resolve this conflict,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told the 15-member body on Thursday. “The only viable path towards sustainable peace is that of dialogue and diplomacy,” he said during a meeting called by Russia to discuss “the prospects of a diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian conflict”. It was the…
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir emphasised the importance of national unity, civil-military synergy, and a whole-of-nation approach in countering hybrid threats and fostering social cohesion, the military’s media wing said on Saturday. The army chief said this during his visit to the Multan Garrison, where he reviewed the operational preparedness of the formation and presided over the induction ceremony of the Z-10ME attack helicopters into Pakistan Army Aviation. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the all-weather platform, equipped with advanced radar systems and electronic warfare capabilities, is designed for precision strike missions.…
An aerial drone photo taken on July 26, 2025 shows the restart ceremony of the “Village Super League,” also known as Cun Chao, staged in Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province in southwest China. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)The return of China’s Village Super League after a month-long pause due to severe flooding in Rongjiang has symbolized the county’s rapid recovery and showcased the community’s extraordinary resilience.GUIYANG, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — Under the blazing sun, the roar of football fans returned to Rongjiang County’s stadium as China’s Village Super League, also known as Cun Chao, resumed after a month-long pause due to severe flooding.Among the…
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran pledged to deepen defence cooperation and work together for regional peace and security during a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Saturday. Minister for Defence of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Brigadier General Aziz Nasir-Zadeh, met with Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif to discuss bilateral and regional issues. During the talks, both sides reviewed matters of mutual interest, including regional security, counter-terrorism efforts and opportunities to expand defence collaboration between the two neighbours. The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties. “The Defence Minister of Pakistan expressed appreciation for Iran’s continued engagement and emphasised the…
Listen to article RAWALPINDI: Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has rejected claims that the former prime minister stopped his children from visiting Pakistan, clarifying that they were unable to travel after losing their National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOPs). “Imran Khan did not stop his children from coming to Pakistan. This is a lie. They already have NICOP cards, but they were lost. His children have applied for new NICOPs and visas,” Aleema told reporters outside Adiala Jail on Saturday. A day earlier, In a statement shared on X, Aleema revealed that Sulaiman and Kasim had submitted…
The 100-day countdown launch ceremony for China’s 15th National Games and 12th National Paralympic Games, along with the 9th National Special Olympics Games held in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo taken on Aug. 2, 2025 shows the torch for China’s 15th National Games and 12th National Paralympic Games, along with the 9th National Special Olympics Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)Photo taken on Aug. 2, 2025 shows the flame lantern for China’s 15th National Games and 12th National Paralympic Games, along with the 9th National Special Olympics Games in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province.…
Listen to article Sulaiman and Kasim Khan — sons of former prime minister Imran Khan — have appealed for international attention to what they describe as their father’s “inhumane” incarceration, calling particularly on US President Donald Trump to use his influence to support his release. In a wide-ranging interview with British journalist Piers Morgan, the two brothers expressed deep concern over the deteriorating health and prison conditions of their father, who has been in custody at Adiala Jail since August 2023. The brothers, who have largely avoided the spotlight in the past, broke their public silence over their father’s imprisonment in May…
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Multan Garrison, where he reviewed the operational preparedness of the formation and presided over the induction ceremony of the Z-10ME attack helicopters into Pakistan Army Aviation, the military’s media wing said on Saturday. The Z-10ME induction ceremony was held later in the day. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the all-weather platform, equipped with advanced radar systems and electronic warfare capabilities, is designed for precision strike missions. It is expected to significantly enhance Pakistan Army Aviation’s operational capabilities against both aerial and ground threats. Following the…
Listen to article BEIJING: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal met Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong on Saturday to discuss the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), according to an official release. Both officials reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a particular focus on industrial development and business-to-business cooperation under CPEC Phase II. Iqbal conveyed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s goodwill message to Beijing and praised China’s support during recent regional tensions. Read: Pakistan, China gear up for JCC talks “The people of Pakistan take pride in the everlasting friendship with the leadership and people of China,” he said, noting that China’s development…