Khawaja Asif hopes PM will take steps for a Zarb-e-Azb like operation
- 31-Jan-2023
ISLAMABAD: Following the suicide blast at a mosque in Peshawar’s Police Lines, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif hoped that Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif would take steps for a Zarb-e-Azb like operation against the ‘rising terrorism’ in the country, ARY News reported on Tuesday. Talking to journalists inside Parliament House, the defence minister stressed the need […]
Kartarpur opening demonstrates Pakistan’s commitment to peace: Russian envoy
- 15-Dec-2018
KARACHI: Alexey Y Dedov, the ambassador of the Russian Federation in Pakistan, hailed the move of the South Asain giant to open the Kartarpur Corridor for Sikh pilgrims in India. According to details, the envoy, speaking at Pakistan Institute of International Affairs on the topic of “Russia’s Stabilising Role in South Asia”, stated that Pakistan’s […]
One killed, four injured in North Waziristan IED blast
- 12-Sep-2017
PESHAWAR: At least a person killed and four others injured when an ‘old’ Improvised Explosive Device (IED) buried underground, went off on early Tuesday in the Darpa Khel area of North Waziristan tribal region, political administration told media. According to officials, the explosion took place at a time when the repatriation of internally displaced persons […]
Women IDPs suffering from mental health disorders
- 07-Jan-2017
The ongoing war against terrorism in FATA and the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has made huge strides to restore peace and stability in the region. However, there is one aspect which is often neglected in the rehabilitation process – the mental and psychological health of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the military operation. […]
‘Butcher of Swat’ to be hanged by military court
- 30-Dec-2016
RAWALPINDI: Notorious Taliban leader Muslim Khan, known as ‘Butcher of Swat’ will face the gallows after the army chief confirmed his death sentence alongside seven other terrorists this week. According to ISPR, Muslim Khan was a spokesman for a proscribed organisation. He was involved in the killing of innocent civilians, attacking armed forces and law enforcement agencies […]
Army will continue to perform its role towards national security, pledges COAS
- 27-Dec-2016
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa pledged on Tuesday that Pakistan Army would continue to perform its role towards national security. General Bajwa was addressing military officers at Rawalpindi Garrison today at General Headquarters (GHQ) auditorium, said a statement released by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). According to the ISPR, COAS […]
Defence Minister says Pakistan treating India well at LoC
- 25-Nov-2016
ISLAMABAD: Khawaja Asif, Pakistan’s Defence Minister on Friday said that the armed forces were responding strongly and appropriately to a growing Indian hostility at the borders. “When they martyr one of our soldiers, they pick bodies of four Indian soldiers in a tit-for-tat response,” said the minister in the National Assembly session today. He said […]
Zarb-e-Azb laid strong foundation of peace in Pakistan: COAS
- 18-Nov-2016
LAHORE: Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has said anti-terror operation Zarb e Azb has laid a strong foundation for peace and progress of the country. He said this during his visit to his alma mater, Government College University Lahore on Friday. He interacted with the students and faculty members and visited various […]
Zarb-e-Azb brought prosperity, stability to region: Raheel
- 23-Oct-2016
LAHORE: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Sunday said Operation Zarb-e-Azb had brought prosperity and stability to Pakistan and the region, ARY News reported. Talking to the culminating ceremony of 1st International Physical Agility Combat Efficiency System (PACES) competition of friendly countries, he said the tourney reflected preparedness and fitness of our troops. […]
Forces kill 9 militants in latest Khyber agency operation, says ISPR
- 20-Aug-2016
RAWALPINDI: Security forces claim to have killed at least nine militants during latest airstrikes and ground operation in Khyber agency near the Afghan border on Saturday.