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Pakistan Calls for Robust UNMISS Mandate and Renewed Political Commitment to Peace Process in South Sudan
11Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Calls for Robust UNMISS Mandate and Renewed Political Commitment to Peace Process in South Sudan

United Nations, February 10, 2026(Kamran Raja): There is an urgent need to prevent a relapse into widespread conflict in South Sudan, as well as deeper international engagement, full support for the Revitalized Peace Agreement, and the preservation of a robust United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, made these remarks while delivering a national statement at a UN Security Council briefing on the situation in South Sudan today. He described the prevailing situation in South Sudan as extremely fragile and warned that failure to act decisively would have devastating consequences for the South Sudanese people and the wider region. “The cost of failure would be borne first and foremost by the Sou...
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ISSI Hosts IMEMO Delegation for Roundtable on European and Eurasian Security
11Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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ISSI Hosts IMEMO Delegation for Roundtable on European and Eurasian Security

Islamabad, 10 February 2026(Ghufran): The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), Russian Academy of Sciences, hosted a roundtable discussion titled “European and Eurasian Security: Views from Islamabad and Moscow.” The event brought together leading Pakistani and Russian scholars to examine evolving security dynamics in Europe and Eurasia and their broader regional and global implications. In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman Board of Governors, ISSI, observed that the 2020s have witnessed profound shifts in global politics and security, with significant implications for Pakistan given its geographical location and strateg...
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Prime Minister Meets Indonesian Minister for Investment; Pakistan, Indonesia Agree to Accelerate CEPA by 2027
11Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Prime Minister Meets Indonesian Minister for Investment; Pakistan, Indonesia Agree to Accelerate CEPA by 2027

Islamabad, Tuesday, 11 February 2026(News Desk): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif  met a five-member delegation led by Indonesia’s Minister for Investment and Downstream Industries, H.E. Mr. Rosan Roeslani, in Islamabad. Welcoming the delegation, the Prime Minister underscored that Pakistan and Indonesia enjoy decades-old brotherly relations that continue to grow stronger with time. He conveyed his warm good wishes to the President of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Prabowo Subianto. The Prime Minister noted that President Subianto’s visit to Pakistan last year proved highly productive and instrumental in further strengthening bilateral ties. He also recalled his meeting with the Indonesian President on the sidelines of the 58th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, reaffirming Pakistan’s...
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Pakistan Air Force contingent is participating in the World Defence Show – 2026 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: ISPR
10Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Pakistan Air Force contingent is participating in the World Defence Show – 2026 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 10 February, 2026(Kamran Raja): Pakistan Air Force contingent is participating in the World Defence Show - 2026 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, featuring its cutting-edge JF-17 Thunder Block-III Multi-role fighter jet and the highly acclaimed Super Mushshak basic trainer aircraft. World Defence Show 2026 serves as a premier global platform for defence and security. PAF’s participation at WDS-2026 reinforces Pakistan’s position as an emerging hub of aerospace innovation, operational competence and reliable defence solutions.The participation underscores PAF’s commitment to showcasing Pakistan’s rapidly advancing indigenous aerospace capabilities and its proven operational excellence. The JF-17 Block-III, representing the pinnacle of Pakistan’s combat aviation technology, fea...
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President Zardari Welcomes Uzbek President’s Invitation, Emphasises Strengthening Ties
10Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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President Zardari Welcomes Uzbek President’s Invitation, Emphasises Strengthening Ties

Islamabad: 10 February 2026(Kamran Raja): President Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistan attaches great significance to its close brotherly relations with Uzbekistan and underscored the importance of effective follow-up on the outcomes of the recent historic and result-oriented state visit of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Pakistan. The President said this while talking to Mr. Alisher Tukhtaev, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr and handed over a letter from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. In his letter, the Uzbek President thanked President Zardari, the Government and the people of Pakistan for the extraordinary hospitality and warm welcome extended to him during his visit. He also expressed gratitude for being conferred the Nishan-e-Paki...
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9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition Concludes at Kharian: ISPR
10Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition Concludes at Kharian: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 10 February 2026(Kamran Raja): The 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition successfully concluded at Kharian on 9 February 2026. The closing ceremony was graced by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, as the Chief Guest. Pakistan Army Team Spirit is a prestigious 60-hour-long patrolling exercise designed to enhance professional military skills through the exchange of innovative ideas, tactical experiences, and best practices among participating teams. Conducted from 5 February 2026, the exercise was held in the semi-mountainous terrain of Punjab, Pakistan, offering a realistic and challenging operational environment. Over the years, PATS has evolved into a highly competitive and internationally recognized military exercise, promoting...
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Second Edition of AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies 2026 Opens in AlUla
8Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Second Edition of AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies 2026 Opens in AlUla

AlUla, February 08, 2026(Kamran Raja): The second edition of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies 2026 commenced today in AlUla Governorate, organized through a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The high-level event brings together Minister of Finance Mohammed Aljadaan, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, alongside economic decision-makers, finance ministers, central bank governors, leaders of international financial institutions, and selected experts from across the globe.Held over two days under the theme “Policies Amid a Reset of the International Trade and Financial Systems,” the conference addresses the rapid transformations reshaping the global economy and examines the challenges and opportunitie...
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“Spears of Victory 2026” Joint Air Exercise Concludes in Eastern Region
6Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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“Spears of Victory 2026” Joint Air Exercise Concludes in Eastern Region

Dammam, February 06, 2026(Kamran Raja): The major joint air exercise “Spears of Victory 2026” concluded today at the Air Warfare Center in the Eastern Region, with the participation of the Saudi Armed Forces, the Ministry of National Guard, the Presidency of State Security, and the GCC Unified Military Command, alongside air forces from several brotherly and friendly nations.The exercise featured complex and advanced simulations of joint tactical operations, including electronic and cyber warfare scenarios, aimed at evaluating modern military tactics within a multidimensional operational environment. These scenarios were designed to enhance interoperability, test command and control systems, and assess the effectiveness of coordinated air operations.Through the execution of high-pr...
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JOINT DECLARATION ON THE OUTCOMES OF THE STATE VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN TO THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN
6Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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JOINT DECLARATION ON THE OUTCOMES OF THE STATE VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN TO THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN

Islamabad, 6 February 2026(Ghufran): The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a State visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 5-6 February 2026, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.2. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held comprehensive and in-depth discussions covering the full spectrum of bilateral relations between the two countries. The talks focused on reviewing the current state of bilateral relations and exploring avenues to further consolidate the strategic partnership between the two countries.3. The two sides reaffirmed their strong resolve to comprehensively develop and strengthen cooperation in order to suppo...
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24 Indian-Proxy Khwarij Killed in Two Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engagements (Feb 4–5, 2026): ISPR
6Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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24 Indian-Proxy Khwarij Killed in Two Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engagements (Feb 4–5, 2026): ISPR

Rawalpindi, 06 February, 2026(Kamran Raja): On 4-5 February 2026, twenty four khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. On reported presence of khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in Orakzai District. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and after an intense fire exchange, fourteen khwarij were sent to hell.Another intelligence based operation by Security forces was conducted in Khyber District. In ensuing fire exchange, ten more khwarij were effectively neutralised. Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored kharji found in the area as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign und...
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