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Forty seven khwarij were sent to hell: ISPR

12Aug

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Forty seven khwarij were sent to hell: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 12 August 2025(Kamran Raja): Following the successful engagements by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District from 7-9 August 2025, during which forty seven khwarij were sent to hell; on night 10/11 August 2025, a deliberate sanitization operation was conducted in surrounding areas of Sambaza along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border.During the conduct of the operation, three more Indian sponsored khwarij, were hunted down and successfully neutralized. Weapons, ammunition & explosives were also recovered from the killed khwarij. The number of khwarij killed in four days anti inflation operation has risen to fifty. The Security Forces remain committed to secure the nation’s frontiers and thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Pakistan....

ISSI hosts Round Table on “One Year of Modi 3.0 – India’s Foreign Policy Ambitions and Domestic Governance”

11Aug

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ISSI hosts Round Table on “One Year of Modi 3.0 – India’s Foreign Policy Ambitions and Domestic Governance”

Islamabad, 11 August 2025(Nosheen): Experts recommend that Pakistan must assert its rights under international law in response to India’s actions related to the Indus Waters TreatyTo evaluate the BJP government’s performance during the first year of its third term, with a particular focus on how ‘Modi 3.0’ fared on domestic socio-political, economic, military, and foreign policy fronts, the India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised a Round Table today, titled: “One Year of Modi 3.0 – India’s Foreign Policy Ambitions and Domestic Governance.” The Round Table was attended by senior diplomats, practitioners, academics, think-tank experts, and area specialists. Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood delivered welcome remarks. Of the...

Judging Panel Hears Recitations of 17 Contestants on Second Day of 45th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition

11Aug

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Judging Panel Hears Recitations of 17 Contestants on Second Day of 45th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition

Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 11, 2025(Kamran Raja): Judging Panel Hears Recitations of 17 Contestants on Second Day of 45th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition. The judging panel of the 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, continued its final-round proceedings today at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.On the second day of the competition, the panel listened to the recitations of 17 contestants—eight in the morning session and nine in the evening session representing the competition’s five categories. The day’s participants hailed from Mali, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, the Maldives, Albania, Australia, Egypt, Libya, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Kuwait, Hung...

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), is undertaking an official visit to the United States: ISPR

10Aug

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Chief of Army Staff (COAS), is undertaking an official visit to the United States: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 10 August 2025(Kamran Raja): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), is undertaking an official visit to the United States. During the visit, he has engaged in high-level interactions with senior political and military leadership, as well as members of the Pakistani diaspora.In Tampa, COAS attended the Retirement Ceremony of outgoing Commander United States Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael E. Kurilla, and the Change of Command Ceremony marking the assumption of command by Admiral Brad Cooper. COAS lauded General Kurilla’s exemplary leadership and his invaluable contributions to strengthening bilateral military cooperation, and extended his best wishes to Admiral Cooper, expressing confidence in continued collaboration to address shared s...

Saudi Arabia Ambassador handed over to the Prime Minister a signed invitation letter from His Royal Highness Crown Prince

9Aug

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Saudi Arabia Ambassador handed over to the Prime Minister a signed invitation letter from His Royal Highness Crown Prince

Islamabad, 9 August 2025(Kamran Raja): Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malky, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia called on the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister House earlier today. The Ambassador handed over to the Prime Minister a signed invitation letter from His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud to participate in the ninth Future Investment Initiatives (FII) Forum to be held in Riyadh from 27-30 October, 2025.While accepting the gracious invitation extended to him, the Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings and respectful regards for The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Majesty King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud as well as to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Recent developments in the region were also...

8Aug

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18th Humanitarian Aid Consignment Dispatched to Gaza by Pakistan

Islamabad – August 8, 2025(Ghufran): In a continued demonstration of Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people, the Government of Pakistan today dispatched the 18th humanitarian aid consignment to Gaza. The send-off ceremony, held at Islamabad International Airport, was officiated by the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mr. Atta Ullah Tarar. Acting on the special directives of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, organized the timely dispatch of the relief consignment. The shipment includes essential humanitarian supplies such as dry ration packs, Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs), and life-saving medicines aimed at addressing the critical needs of the affected population...

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Pays Glowing Tribute to the hero of the Battle of Lakshmipur Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed

8Aug

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Pays Glowing Tribute to the hero of the Battle of Lakshmipur Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed

Islamabad; August 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): On the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi has said that on August 8, Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed wrote a glorious chapter of bravery and courage with his precious blood, adding that he thwarted the enemy’s nefarious designs and brought honor to the national Flag. ‎ ‎The Interior Minister said the recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, a great soldier, struck the enemy deep within its own ranks. He highlighted that Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, while facing enemy bullets, led his battalion and set an everlasting example of courage. He stated that despite being wounded, he did not halt his advance and forced the enemy to retreat. ‎ ‎Mohsin Naqvi said that this great moment of ...

45th King Abdulaziz International Quran Memorization Competition to Commence Saturday in Makkah

8Aug

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45th King Abdulaziz International Quran Memorization Competition to Commence Saturday in Makkah

Riyadh, August 08, 2025(Kamran Raja): Under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran will commence on Saturday, Safar 15, 1447 AH (August 9, 2025) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Organized and supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, this year’s competition marks a historic milestone, with participants from 128 countries—the highest number of nations represented since the competition’s inception in 1399 AH.The event is recognized as one of the most prestigious Quranic competitions globally and stands as a testament to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s leading role in promoting Quranic education and pr...

ISSI Commemorates 58th ASEAN DAY with Roundtable on ‘Pakistan and ASEAN: Partners in Peace, Progress, and Regional Prosperity’

7Aug

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ISSI Commemorates 58th ASEAN DAY with Roundtable on ‘Pakistan and ASEAN: Partners in Peace, Progress, and Regional Prosperity’

August 7, 2025(Nosheen): The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI), commemorated 58th ASEAN Day with a special Roundtable titled “Pakistan and ASEAN: Partners in Peace, Progress, and Regional Prosperity”. The Roundtable brought together Heads of Mission of ASEAN member states in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Ambassadors/ High Commissioners posted in ASEAN capitals, and senior officials from Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Additional Foreign Secretary (Asia Pacific), was the Chief Guest. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, delivered welcome remarks, while Dr. Talat Shabbir, Director CPSC, moderated t...

Pakistan and China Pledge to Deepen Cooperation in Nuclear Energy and Space Technology

4Aug

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Pakistan and China Pledge to Deepen Cooperation in Nuclear Energy and Space Technology

Beijing, August 4, 2025(Kamran Raja): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, held a high-level meeting with Mr. Shan Zhongde, Chairman of the China Atomic Energy Authority and China’s Space Agency, during his visit to Beijing today. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral collaboration in nuclear energy and space research, aligning it with broader national development goals of both countries. Minister Ahsan Iqbal highlighted that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has played a transformative role in eliminating infrastructure and energy bottlenecks in Pakistan. He underscored the growing cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, citing projects such as K-2, K-3, and C-5 nuclear power plants as hallmarks of strategic collaborat...