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Rawalpindi, 26 November, 2025(kamran Raja): Pakistan–Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Joint Military Exercise Al Battar-II was conducted from 18–26 November 2025 in the Counter Terrorism domain. Combat teams from the Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group (SSG) and the KSA Army participated in the exercise. Exercise closing ceremony was concluded on 26 November at Tabuk, KSA.The General Officer Commanding Special Services Group attended the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest from Pakistan, while senior military officials from the KSA were also present.Troops from both brotherly countries demonstrated exceptional standards of professionalism, operational skill, and interoperability throughout the exercise.Al Battar-II focused on enhancing joint proficiency in Counter Terrorism ope...

MANAMA: 26 November 2025(Kamran Raja): The Prime Minister of Pakistan met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Bahrain in Manama today. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was presented a guard of honor upon his arrival at the Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama. In the meeting of Prime Minister with HRH The Crown Prince, he thanked His Royal Highness for the warm hospitality and commended Bahrain’s leadership in strengthening bilateral ties. Prime Minister congratulated Bahrain on its success for the UN Security Council non permanent membership for a 2 year term 2026-2027 and expressed Pakistan’s readiness for close coordination during its tenure.Economic cooperation was a key focus. The Prime Minister highlighted the potential to increase bilateral trade, currently over USD 550 millio...

Islamabad, November 26, 2025(Kamran Raja): Sardar Masood Khan, Pakistan’s former Ambassador to the United States, China, and the United Nations, and former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, as a Chief Guest delivered a comprehensive address on Pakistan’s strategic direction amid intensifying United States–China competition. Speaking at the BNU Centre for Policy Research alongside former National Security Advisor Dr. Moeed Yusuf and distinguished academics, Ambassador Khan articulated a forward-looking framework based on diplomacy, deterrence, development, and balanced geopolitical engagement. Opening his remarks, Ambassador Khan congratulated Dr. Moeed Yusuf on assuming leadership of Beaconhouse National University and reflected on the dynamic shifts in global power politics. He noted ...

Rawalpindi, 26 November, 2025(Kamran Raja):  Mr. Ali Ardeshir Larijani, Secretary of Supreme National Security Council of Iran (NSA Iran), called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. The meeting focused on bilateral cooperation, regional security issues, and the importance of strengthening ties between Pakistan and Iran. During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed the prevailing security dynamics in the region.COAS reiterated Pakistan's commitment to regional peace and stability, emphasizing the need for closer collaboration with Iran to combat terrorism. He also highlighted the growing importance of strategic cooperation in light of the evolving geopolitical situation. Mr. Ali Larijani acknowledged Paki...

Riyadh 25 November 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. During the meeting, they discussed security matters and ways to strengthen cooperation between the Interior Ministries of both countries.They also talked about resolving the longstanding issue of the legal status of Rohingya (Burmese) Muslims. The Saudi Interior Minister expressed gratitude to his Pakistani counterpart, Mohsin Naqvi, for efforts regarding the resolution of the Rohingya Muslims’ issue. The Saudi Interior Minister conveyed his condolences to the families of the martyrs of the Federal Constabulary who lost their lives in the attack on the FC headquarters.Both sides agreed on a training exchang...

Islamabad, Monday, 24 November 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today received H.E. General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad.The Prime Minister conveyed his warm wishes to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm resolve to further strengthen the historic fraternal ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia across all domains, including defence, security, and economic cooperation.Welcoming General Al-Ruwaili, the Prime Minister expressed deep appreciation for the Kingdom’s unwaverin...