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Islamabad, 17 November 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jian Zedong. During the meeting, Pakistan-China bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest were discussed. Ambassador Jian Zedong condemned the suicide attack near the Islamabad District Courts and expressed his condolences over the tragic loss of human lives. The Ambassador said that the spokesperson of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had also condemned this unfortunate incident. ‎ ‎Both sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism and security. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan-China relations are based on mutual trust and respect. He added that China is a trusted friend of Pakistan, which has stood by the country...

Rawalpindi, 14 November, 2025(Kamran Raja): Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza, Chief of General Staff (CGS) Pakistan Army, called on *General Fayyadh Bin Hameed Al-Rowaily, Chief of General Staff, Royal Saudi Armed Forces, at Riyadh.During the meeting, matters of mutual strategic interest were discussed, with a special focus on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, enhancing interoperability and advancing collaboration under the *Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement* (SMDA).Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening the long-standing fraternal ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, contributing towards regional peace, stability and self-reliance.A Special Meeting of the *Pakistan-KSA Bilateral Defence Industrial Forum* was also held in Riy...

Islamabad, November 14,2025(News Desk): At the invitation of Mr Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, will undertake a State Visit to Pakistan on 15–16 November 2025. This high-level visit reflects the longstanding, fraternal relations between Pakistang and Jordan. It will serve to further strengthen the strategic direction of Pakistan–Jordan relations and place them on a higher trajectory, encompassing a comprehensive and broad-based partnership in the political, economic, and cultural spheres.During his visit, His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein will hold important meetings with the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The full range of bilateral relations between the...

Islamabad, 14 November 2025(Kamran Raja): In a joint operation conducted by Intelligence Bureau Division and CTD, four members of the TTP/Fitna al-Khawarij terrorist cell involved in the suicide attack at the Judicial Complex G-11, Islamabad, have been apprehended. During interrogation, Sajidullah alias Sheena, the handler of the suicide bomber, confessed that TTP/FAK (Fitna al-Khawarij) Commander Saeed-ur-Rehman alias Daadullah (resident of Charmang, Bajaur, currently in Afghanistan, and serving as TTP’s Intelligence Chief for Nawagai, Bajaur) contacted him through the Telegram application to carry out a suicide attack in Islamabad to cause maximum casualties of LEAs. Daadullah sent pictures of the suicide bomber (SB) Usman alias Qari to Sajidullah alias Sheena for receiving him. SB Usman...

Rawalpindi, 13 November, 2025(Kamran Raja): Colonel General Sobirzoda Emomali Abdulrahim, Minister of Defence of Tajikistan, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ). During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and bilateral defence cooperation were discussed. Both sides expressed their resolve to enhance the existing military-to-military collaboration, particularly in the areas of training, counter-terrorism, and regional security.The visiting dignitary appreciated the professionalism of the Pakistan Army and acknowledged its role in promoting regional stability and peace. The COAS, while emphasizing the importance of collective efforts for regional stability and prosperity, reaffirmed Pakista...