Pakistan defeated an enemy five times larger than itself in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR
Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. SCREENGRAB Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Thursday said that Pakistan inflicted a crushing defeat on a five times larger enemy across all fronts […]
Rubio to meet Pope Leo as Trump keeps up attacks on pontiff
Closed-door meeting is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican’s top diplomat US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday, in a potentially fraught encounter as President Donald Trump has continued a series of disparaging attacks on the Catholic leader over the Iran war. Rubio, who also serves […]
Trump’s reversal on reopening Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from ally: NBC report
Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump’s sudden reversal on his plan to assist ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz followed a decision by a key […]
Armed forces vow ‘stronger response’ to any hostile design as Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-i-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve Pakistan’s armed forces on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to defending the country, warning that any hostile design would be met with greater strength, precision, and resolve, as the nation marked the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq. The term “Marka-e-Haq” refers to the […]
JUI-F chief demands arrest of Maulana Idrees’ killers, announces nationwide protests on Friday
Says he will attend public rally in Karachi, where party will outline its future course of action JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. Photo: File Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, on Wednesday, demanded that the government arrest the killer of cleric Maulana Muhammad Idrees, who was martyred in a targeted attack in Charsadda, […]
UAE vows self-defense following reported Iranian missile attacks
‘SC cannot remain a forum for repeating platitudes while violations continue in plain sight,’ says UN envoy The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday asserted its “inherent right of self-defence” under international law following a series of reported Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting civilian infrastructure. “Let us be clear, targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure […]
Israeli court rejects appeal over detention extension of Gaza flotilla activists
Attorney tells Anadolu that the court ‘rejected appeal, accepted all arguments presented by Israeli police’ Global Sumud Flotilla activists, Brazilian national Thiago Avila (R) and Spanish national of Palestinian origin Saif Abu Keshek (L). Photos: Anadolu An Israeli district court in Beersheba on Wednesday rejected an appeal filed by rights group Adalah against the extension […]
Naval chief stresses maintaining combat readiness against traditional, non-traditional maritime threats
Underscores importance of acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies, terming them absolute strategic necessity for PN Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf chairs the Pakistan Navy’s Command and Staff Conference at Naval Headquarters on Wednesday. Photo: Pakistan Navy Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Wednesday highlighted emerging threats in the maritime domain, […]
Sindh govt suspends three police officers over Aurat March arrests
Police allegedly use violence and arrest Aurat March leader Sheema Kermani and her companions outside the press club on Tuesday. Photo: X The Sindh government on Wednesday suspended three police officers for allegedly subjecting women and transgender individuals from the Aurat March to violence and arrest outside Karachi Press Club (KPC). A day earlier, the […]
Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
LONDON: Jon Rahm has reached a deal with the European Tour that will allow him retain his membership and remain eligible for next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland. In an agreement similar to that signed by eight other LIV golfers in February, the Spaniard will pay all outstanding fines for playing in […]