ISLAMABAD: In recognition of his contribution to strengthening defense relations between two countries, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) has been conferred on Chief of General Staff of Türkiye Gen. Metin Gurak at a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr here on Friday (19th April, 2024) by the President of Pakistan in the presence of foreign diplomats and senior […]
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PARIS: Hôtel des Invalides here was the venue where a grand soirée was organised recently to celebrate the birthday of Joachim Murat (who was born 257 years ago) and Caroline Bonaparte (who was born 237 years ago). It is pertinent to mention here that the destiny of Joachim and Caroline took a royal turn when […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) says the visit of KSA Foreign Minister was a positive and constructive one. At her weekly news briefing here on Friday (19th April, 2024) Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said, during the visit, both sides engaged in a constructive discussions with the objectives of further developing Pakistan-Saudi Arabia economic […]
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RAWALPINDI: KSA Asst Minister of Defense, Major General (Engineer) Talal Bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi called on COAS General Syed Asim Munir here. During the rendezvous the COAS affirmed Pakistan Army’s continuing support towards capacity building of Royal Saudi Land Forces. The duo pondered over measures to augment bilateral defense collaboration including production and training. Major General […]
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TEHRAN: Iran has said its air defenses have intercepted three drones on Friday (19th April, 2024) sans revealing from where the attack originated. Tehran (19th April, 2024) __________ A US official, talking to Media, confirmed that the drone attack on Iran had been carried out by Israel. Although various sections of international Media had reported […]
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WASHINGTON DC: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while talking to Citibank officials here on Thursday (18th April, 2024), stated that Pakistan has not only repaid Eurobond on time but also commenced discussion with IMF on a larger program. Briefing the Citibank officials about state of Pakistani economic affairs, Finance Minister spoke about positive indicators including rising […]
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MANHATTAN: The Security Council has blocked Palestine’s bid to become a full member of the United Nations due to a United States veto on a widely-supported resolution that would have recommended the granting of such status. The proposal, submitted in the 15-member Council by Algeria, received 12 votes in favour, with the United States casting […]
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PINDI STADIUM: The opener of the five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand was abandoned due to rain here on Thursday (18th April, 2024). The toss, originally scheduled at 7pm (PST), was postponed by half an hour due to continuous showers. However, after winning the toss, New Zealand Skipper Michael Bracewell chose to bat […]
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ISLAMABAD: Chief of General Staff, Turkish Armed Forces, General Metin Gürak Thursday (19th April, 2024) called on Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu during his visit to Air Headquarters. The Turkish Chief of General Staff acknowledged the progress made by Pakistan Air Force in developing a robust indigenous aviation […]
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KARACHI: All 5 Japanese autoworkers (on way from their residence at Zamzama to Export Processing Zone in a convoy of 3 vehicles: Revo, Fortuner, Hiace) remained unhurt when a suicide bomber and another militant riding a bike (followed them from DHA and) attacked their (armored) Hiace van near Murtaza Chowrangi in Landi’s Mansehra Colony here […]
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