PAKISTAN NEWS

Rawalpindi, 24 April 2026(Kamran Raja): On 21 April 2026, a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies in Khyber District on the reported presence of khwarij elements.During the conduct of the operation, following an intense exchange of fire and skillful engagement by own troops, twenty-two khwarij affiliated with the Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were neutralized. In a reprehensible act driven by fear of capture, the terrorists resorted to indiscriminate firing, resulting in the martyrdom of a ten-year-old innocent child.Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the killed terrorists, who were actively involved in numerous acts of terrorism in the area.A sanitization operation is currently underway to eliminate a...

Islamabad, April 23, 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with U.S. Ambassador Natalie Baker for an important discussion on the latest regional developments. The meeting also focused on diplomatic efforts for holding the second round of Islamabad talks. ‎Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised President Donald Trump’s initiative to extend the ceasefire. The meeting emphasized the need for continuity in diplomatic channels for a lasting resolution of the conflict. ‎ ‎ ‎Mohsin Naqvi stated that the extension of the ceasefire by President Donald Trump is a welcome move and an important step toward reducing tensions. He also expressed hope for positive progress from Iran. ‎ ‎ ‎The Federal Interior Minister said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal...

ISLAMABAD: 23 April 2026(Kamran Raja): H.E. Amb. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today.The Prime Minister was assisted by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ataullah Tarar, SAPM Syed Tariq Fatemi, and Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch.The Prime Minister conveyed his warm regards and best wishes for H.E. President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. Expressing satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pakistan–China bilateral relations, the Prime Minister reaffirmed that Pakistan takes great pride in its All-Weather Cooperative Strategic Partnership with Ch...

Rawalpindi, 21 April 2026(Kamran Raja): The Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a live weapon firing of the Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile, an indigenously developed anti-ship weapon system, in a demonstration of its enhanced precision strike capability and operational readiness.During the exercise, the missile executed its mission with exceptional accuracy, effectively validating the Pakistan Navy’s capability to detect, track, and neutralize enemy sea-based targets at extended ranges. The successful test underscores the Navy’s growing proficiency in advanced maritime warfare technologies.This milestone marks a significant advancement in Pakistan’s national defence architecture, reinforcing the Armed Forces’ ability to maintain a credible, multi-dimensional, and coordina...

Islamabad, April 21, 2026(Kamran Raja): The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, received the Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, in Islamabad today.During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on the latest regional developments and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest. Ambassador Jiang Zaidong conveyed China’s full support for and appreciation of Pakistan’s continued efforts to facilitate engagement between the United States and Iran, aimed at promoting sustained peace and stability in the region and beyond.The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister reaffirmed the Pakistan–China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, highlighting the enduring strength of bilateral relations. He emphasized the i...