PAKISTAN NEWS

Rawalpindi, 11 December 2025(Kamran Raja): The Pakistan Army today announced the conclusion of Field General Court Martial proceedings initiated on 12 August 2024 against Mr. Faiz Hameed, formerly Lieutenant General, under the Pakistan Army Act. The process extended over 15 months, involving comprehensive legal scrutiny. The accused was tried on four charges: Engaging in political activities, Violating the Official Secrets Act in a manner detrimental to the safety and interests of the State, Misuse of authority and government resources, and Causing wrongful loss to individuals.Following exhaustive legal proceedings, the Court found the accused guilty on all charges. He has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment, and the verdict was formally...

Rawalpindi, 8 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, was presented with a Tri-Services Guard of Honour at the General Headquarters (GHQ) today to mark the formal institution of the appointment of Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF). Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI(M), Chief of the Naval Staff; Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Air Staff; and senior military officers from all three services attended the ceremony.Addressing the officers of the tri-services, the COAS & CDF lauded the extraordinary courage and conviction demonstrated by the people of Pakistan, particularly the professionalism of the valiant men and women of the Armed Forces during M...

Islamabad December 05, 2025(Ghufran): Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) continue to impose a devastating health and economic burden on Pakistan, accounting for the majority of premature deaths and placing an overwhelming strain on national healthcare resources. Experts warn that unhealthy diets, high in sugar, salt, and fats are among the leading contributors to rising rates of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and other chronic conditions. In response to this growing crisis, public health advocates highlight Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWLs) as an evidence-based policy tool proven to help consumers quickly identify unhealthy products and make informed food choices. Global and regional research strongly supports this measure, and the recent study published in “The Lancet” has f...

Islamabad 5 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, in a statement issued on his official X account, extended warm congratulations to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on what he described as his historic appointment as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces. In his message, the Prime Minister wrote that Field Marshal Munir, “as the sentinel of our nation’s security,” has played a pivotal role in guiding the Armed Forces in what he called a decisive victory in the “Battle for Truth.” He added that the people of Pakistan would remember his “bold and courageous leadership in war time,” which he stated had unified the Armed Forces, galvanized the nation, and secured what he termed a historic victory for the homeland. The Prime Minister also felicitated Air Chief ...