Military cooperation between Pakistan and the United States (US) is showing clear signs of renewal, marked by joint counterterrorism training, major weapons sales and unusually warm political messaging from Washington. Read More: At UN, Pakistan voices hope for early normalisation of situation in Iran The US Central Command (Centcom) confirmed this week that American and Pakistani soldiers […]
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Pakistani army chief receives Saudi honour for strengthening ties
Saudi Arabia has conferred the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class on Pakistani Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, recognising his role in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The award was presented by Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz during a meeting in […]
Pakistan, Libya discuss defence cooperation and regional security
ISLAMABAD/TRIPOLI: Pakistan Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with Commander-in-Chief of the Libya Arab Armed Forces, Field Marshal Khalifa Belqasim Haftar, to discuss matters of mutual interest and regional security, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. Read More: Libya Migrant Shipwreck Kills 18, 12 Pakistanis Survive The […]
Pakistan reviewing US-India defense pact’s impact on South Asia
Pakistan’s Foreign Office said it is reviewing the recently signed defense agreement between India and the United States. Officials stated that it is too early to comment on the pact as its regional implications are still being assessed. The agreement was formally implemented earlier today, according to the Foreign Office spokesperson. The spokesperson explained that […]