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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Islamabad, 4 February 2026(Nosheen): To commemorate the ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ the India Study Center (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISS) organized a seminar “Kashmir Solidarity Day: Renewing Commitment to the Right of Self-determination”. The event was graced by Mushaal Hussein Mullick, Former Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Human Rights and Women, as the Chief Guest, and Ambassador Tahir Andarabi, Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad as the Guest of Honour. Other distinguished guests included Dr. Maria Saifuddin Effendi, HoD, Peace and Conflict Studies, NDU, Islamabad, and Mrs. Shamin Shawl, Leader All Party Hurriyat Conference. The event underscored the plight of Kashmiris under Indian illegal occupation and reaffirmed Pakist...