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Islamabad, 22 September, 2026 (Ghufran): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that the Palestine issue remains central to the collective consciousness of the Muslim Ummah, stressing that Israel continues to violate the Gaza ceasefire on a daily basis. Addressing the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Palestine Committee, Dar said the six-member committee had a responsibility to mobilise political and diplomatic support for the Palestinian people and called for immediate attention to the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and Gaza. He appreciated the efforts of the United States, Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza and strongly condemned Israeli violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Dar said incursions by extremist Israeli...

Rawalpindi, 22 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): France’s Secretary-General for Defence and National Security, Nicolas Roche, accompanied by the French Ambassador to Pakistan, visited General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi and met Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and bilateral cooperation in defence and security were discussed. Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with France and expanding cooperation in defence and security. French Secretary-General Nicolas Roche acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability and reiterated France’s interest in further expanding c...

 Islamabad, 22 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Foreign ministers of Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries have expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and called on Israel to fulfil its commitments and protect the ceasefire. The joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia and Qatar. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the ministers stressed the need for immediate, safe and unhindered humanitarian assistance to Gaza. They called for preserving the ceasefire and ending all violations, while demanding the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces and the deployment of an international stabilisation force. The eight countries also agreed on the commencement of the...

 Rawalpindi, 22 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan has commenced two joint military exercises with Russia and Oman, focusing on counter-terrorism training, operational coordination and the exchange of military expertise. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the ninth edition of the Pakistan-Russia joint military exercise Druzhba 9 and the second edition of the Pakistan-Oman exercise Al Weshq Al Jabal 2 began on Tuesday. Druzhba 9 is being conducted at Cherat, while Al Weshq Al Jabal 2 is taking place at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi. Troops from the Pakistan Army, Russian military and Royal Army of Oman are participating in the exercises, which will continue for two weeks. The drills include counter-terrorism procedures, operational...

Rawalpindi, 22 September, 2026 (Ghufran): Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir has reiterated that the armed forces, with the unwavering support of the nation, remain resolute in their determination to defeat terrorism and ensure lasting peace and stability across the country. During his visit to Corps Headquarters Peshawar on Tuesday, Field Marshal Asim Munir was briefed on the prevailing security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ongoing counter-terrorism operations, border management measures and the operational preparedness of formations deployed in the province. The COAS and CDF commended the high morale, readiness and professionalism of officers and troops, acknowledging their steadfast commitment to safeguarding the country and its people. He direc...