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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Visit Bannu, Attend Martyrs’ Funeral and Review Counter-Terrorism Measures

13Sep

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Visit Bannu, Attend Martyrs’ Funeral and Review Counter-Terrorism Measures

Bannu, 13 September 2025 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, visited Bannu today to review the security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism operations. During the visit, the Prime Minister attended a high-level meeting focused on counter-terrorism and participated in the funeral prayers of twelve brave martyrs of the South Waziristan operation, paying tribute to their ultimate sacrifice in defense of Pakistan. Reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering resolve, the Prime Minister declared that the nation’s response to terrorism will continue with full force, without any ambiguity or compromise. He noted that terrorist leaders and facilitators responsible for attacks in Pakistan are operating from Afghan soil ...

98th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was commemorated at GHQ: ISPR

1Aug

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98th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was commemorated at GHQ: ISPR

ISPR Rawalpindi, 01 August 2025(Kamran Raja): His Excellency Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was also attended by Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché, officials from the Chinese Embassy, and senior military officers from the tri-services of Pakistan. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff, extended a warm welcome to the Chinese guests and congratulated the PLA on its 98th founding anniversary. He lauded the PLA’s pivotal role in China’s defence, security, and nation-building. The COAS underscored the strength and strategic significance of Pakistan-China relations, emphasizing that the bond between the two nations is unique, time-tested, and exceptionally resilient am...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

25May

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkiye: 25 May 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who arrived on an official two-days visit to Turkiye, held a warm and most cordial meeting with the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during his offici visit to Turkiye today. The engagement reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic, and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, anchored in shared values, mutual respect, and a common vision for progress and prosperity. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who was accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government and people of Türkiye for their unwavering support to Pakistan during the recent developments in South Asia, underscoring the strength of the fraternal bonds betwe...

Prime Minister or Pakistan visited the Pakistan Air Force’s operational base at Kamra: ISPR

15May

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Prime Minister or Pakistan visited the Pakistan Air Force’s operational base at Kamra: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 15 May 2025(Kamran Raja): The Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Minister of Defence, Minister of Planning & Development, Minister of Information, Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) and the Chief of the Naval Staff, visited the Pakistan Air Force’s operational base at Kamra today.During the visit, the Prime Minister received a comprehensive briefing on the operational preparedness and combat capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force. He engaged with frontline personnel—including pilots, engineers, and technical staff and conveyed profound appreciation for their professionalism, precision, and steadfast dedication to national defence.Addressing the occasion,...

Mr. Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), met General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff

21Jun

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Mr. Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), met General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff

His Excellency Mr. Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), met General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters today.During the meeting, both discussed matters of mutual interest, including regional peace and stability, and reviewed progress on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).The COAS reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering commitment to the strategic partnership with China and pledged full support for the successful implementation of CPEC, a flagship project of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).Mr. Liu Jianchao highlighted that he is visiting Pakistan as a follow up of the successful meetings between the leadership of the two countries in China. He em...

AIR CHIEF MARSHAL( RETIRED) HAKIMULLAH LAID TO REST WITH FULL MILITARY HONOURS

24Feb

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AIR CHIEF MARSHAL( RETIRED) HAKIMULLAH LAID TO REST WITH FULL MILITARY HONOURS

AIR CHIEF MARSHAL( RETIRED) HAKIMULLAH LAID TO REST WITH FULL MILITARY HONOURS Air Chief Marshal( Retired) Hakimullah passed away at the age of 88 at PAF Hospital, Islamabad on Friday after a prolonged illness. The Former Air Chief was laid to rest at his native vill, Sheikh Kali in Charsadda with full military honours. A dashingly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented gun salutation at his grave. After the burial, flowery wreaths were placed at the grave of the deceased on behalf of President of Pakistan, Prime Minister, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of the Air Staff and other dignitaries. High ranking civil and military officers attended the last prayers of the departed and conveyed their condolences to the ber...

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and General Syed Asim Munir (COAS) visited Muzaffarabad

5Feb

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Prime Minister of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and General Syed Asim Munir (COAS) visited Muzaffarabad

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and General Syed Asim Munir (COAS) visited MuzaffarabadPrime Minister of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Muzaffarabad. COAS later visited troops deployed on the front lines along Line of Control (LOC) in Sarian Sector.Upon arrival at Jammu and Kashmir Monument Muzaffarabad, PM of Pakistan, PM of AJ&K and COAS laid floral wreath at Martyrs' Monument and paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhada.The leadership acknowledged that the fortitude, resilience and unwavering faith of Kashmiris in the face of unabated brutality of Indian occupation forces in IIOJK had been exemplary. The brewing humanitarian and...