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Former Chairman CJCSC General Zubair Mahmood Hayat Shares Strategic Perspective on Peace and Stability in South Asia at ISSI

11Jul

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Former Chairman CJCSC General Zubair Mahmood Hayat Shares Strategic Perspective on Peace and Stability in South Asia at ISSI

July 11, 2025(Kamran Raja): In its latest edition of the Thought Leaders Forum (TLF), the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, NI(M), HI(M), Former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), as the Distinguished Speaker. The session focused on the theme “Peace and Stability in South Asia and Beyond.” Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, in his welcome remarks, highlighted the rapid transformation of the global order, marked by intensified great power competition, militarisation, erosion of multilateralism, and the rise of non-traditional security threats. Focusing on the recent crisis in South Asia, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood drew attention to India's baseless allegations against Pakistan following a terrorist incident in Indian Illegally Occupi...

Pakistan, Russia Sign Protocol to Revive Steel Mills

11Jul

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Pakistan, Russia Sign Protocol to Revive Steel Mills

Moscow, 11 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan and Russia have signed a Protocol to restore and modernize Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi, reaffirming their long-standing industrial partnership. The agreement was signed at the Pakistan Embassy in Moscow by Mr. Saif Anjum, Secretary of Industries and Production of Pakistan, and Mr. Vadim Velichko, General Director of Industrial Engineering LLC from the Russian side, in the presence of SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan and Pakistan's Ambassador to the Russian Federation Muhammad Khalid Jamali.The project aims to restart and expand steel production, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation. "Reviving PSM with Russia's support reflects our shared history and commitment to a stronger industrial future," said Mr. Khan. Originally built with S...

First Time in History, Rs. 1,046 Billion Spent on Development Projects in a Single Fiscal Year 2024-2025

10Jul

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First Time in History, Rs. 1,046 Billion Spent on Development Projects in a Single Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Islamabad, July 10, 2025(Memoona): Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, while addressing the media at the launch of the Monthly Development Update for July 2025, said that the fiscal year 2024–25 concluded with encouraging macroeconomic indicators.The Minister noted first time ever Rs. 1,046 billion (96%) of the PSDP for FY2024–25 had been utilized, reflecting strong implementation. This utilization is driving inclusive growth through targeted investments in exports, innovation, and human development. The PSDP, which was limited to Rs. 754 billion last year, is now back on the path of growth, said Ahsan IqbalHe noted that GDP growth is on an upward trajectory, inflation has eased, and both fiscal and external sector stability have been ...

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), chaired the 271st Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at GHQ: ISPR

10Jul

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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), chaired the 271st Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at GHQ: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 10 July, 2025(Kamran Raja): Forum offered Fateha for the martyrs of recent terrorist attacks by Indian sponsored proxies. Taking stock of recent successes against terrorist proxies, Forum resolved that blood of our Shuhada will not go waste and the safety and security of people of Pakistan remain top most priority for the Armed Forces of Pakistan. Forum strongly asserted that it is imperative to take decisive and holistic actions at all levels against the Indian backed and sponsored proxies. Following its manifest defeat in direct aggression against Pakistan, post Pahalgam incident, India is now doubling down to further its nefarious agenda through its proxies of Fitna Al Khawarij and Fitna Al Hindustan.The COAS shared details of Pakistan’s proactive and successful diplomat...

Pakistan Warns against Efforts to Turn Water into a Source of Division

10Jul

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Pakistan Warns against Efforts to Turn Water into a Source of Division

United Nations, July 09, 2025(Kamran Raja): Describing water as as a unifying force, Pakistan has warned against any attempt to weaponise and turn it into a source of division. In a national statement during a meeting held in the General Assembly to promote the achievement of SDG 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that the 2026 Water Conference accelerates the achievement of SDG 6 and fosters an international law based approach to the governance and sustainable management of transboundary rivers and aquifers despite the recent attempts. Ambassador Jadoon said that the 2026 Water Conference must prioritize advancing pract...

Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkiye, called on Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during a visit to Air Headquarters: ISPR

9Jul

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Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkiye, called on Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during a visit to Air Headquarters: ISPR

Rawalpindi, 9 July 2025(Kamran Raja): A high-level delegation led by Mr Yaşar Güler, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkiye, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during a visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad. The meeting encompassed discussions on evolving regional security dynamics, progress of ongoing defence cooperation and prospects for future collaboration in emerging domains of warfare.During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff highlighted the enduring brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, emphasizing the common aspirations and strategic convergence that bind the two nations. He reaffirmed PAF's steadfast resolve to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the domains of advanced training and aerospace ...

Major theft of foreigner’s house, suspects arrested, Rs. 1.25 crore recovered

9Jul

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Major theft of foreigner’s house, suspects arrested, Rs. 1.25 crore recovered

Lahore, 7 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Drop scene of theft of Chinese residents' house, 3 suspects arrested, Rs. 1.25 crore recovered. The Operations Wing of Lahore Police has arrested the suspects who stole from a Chinese resident's house in Defense. ASP Defense City Bano Naqvi told a press conference along with Chinese citizens that 3 suspects have been arrested for stealing Rs. 18 million from a Chinese resident's house, from whose possession Rs. 1.25 crore has been recovered.According to the ASP, the arrested suspects used to work at the house of Chinese citizen Shi Depo. The suspects looted the cash 3 days ago and fled to their hometown Chishtian. The two suspects, security guards Shabbir and Imtiaz, committed the crime along with a third person, Ali Uzair.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad: ISPR

7Jul

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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad: ISPR

ISPR Rawalpindi, 7 July 2025(Kamran Raja): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad today, where he addressed the graduating officers of the National Security and War Course, comprising participants from all services. In his address, the Army Chief highlighted the evolving character of warfare and underscored the centrality of mental preparedness, operational clarity, and institutional professionalism in navigating complex strategic issues. He lauded the role of premier institutions like NDU in enhancing civil-military synergy and nurturing future leadership capable of mitigating hybrid, conventional, and sub-conventional threats with poise and resolve.Field Marshal Asim Munir noted that India’s inabilit...

Finance Minister Chairs Meeting to Review Progress on Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program

7Jul

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Finance Minister Chairs Meeting to Review Progress on Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program

Islamabad - 7th July 2025(Ghufran): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a high-level meeting today to review the progress on the readiness and forthcoming launch of the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program. The meeting was attended by the Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Chairman Pakistan Banks’ Association, and senior officials from the Finance Division, Power Division, and other relevant departments. During the meeting, stakeholders presented detailed updates on the program’s operational readiness and its expected roll-out schedule. The participants reviewed the progress shared by National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA) on progress regarding completion of key precond...

Pakistan-Russia think-tank Dialogue Explores New Horizons of Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation

7Jul

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Pakistan-Russia think-tank Dialogue Explores New Horizons of Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation

Islamabad, 7 July 2025(Kamran Raja):A high-level think-tank dialogue took place between the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ICCA RAS), marking a continued commitment to deepening scholarly and strategic engagement between Pakistan and Russia. The meeting was hosted at ICCA-RAS in Moscow and brought together leading experts and scholars from both institutions. Representing ICCA-RAS were Prof. Kirill Babaev, Director of the Institute; Dr. Dmitry Novikov, Head of the Center for Central Asian Studies; Ms. Alexandra Perminova, Deputy Head and Research Fellow; and Ms. Larisa Shashok, Research Fellow. The ISSI delegation was led by Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General of ISSI, accompanied b...