Senior military commanders from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to collective defence under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement during a high-level meeting in Riyadh. The meeting brought together the Chiefs of Defence Forces and Chiefs of General Staff of the countries participating in the agreement. The military leadership reviewed the regional…
Pakistan has rejected Afghanistan’s claim that its forces destroyed a Pakistani military post near Spin Boldak, presenting a different account of the latest confrontation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence said Pakistani forces opened fire towards Afghan territory near Spin Boldak in Kandahar, prompting Afghan personnel to respond. Kabul claimed that its forces…
Several Afghan Taliban fighters were reportedly killed in a clash with Pakistani security forces along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan, according to sources cited by state media. The incident took place in the Gulistan sector, where Afghan Taliban fighters allegedly attempted to cross into Pakistani territory and launch an attack. Pakistani security forces responded to…
Lieutenant General (Retd) Noman Mahmood has been appointed as the first General Secretary of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, placing him in a key position within the emerging framework of Islamic defence cooperation. Lt Gen (R) Noman Mahmood is the son of Shaheed Lieutenant Colonel Raja Sultan Mahmood, the commander of 32 Baloch who was…
The Pakistan Armed Forces paid heartfelt tribute to Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider) on the 27th anniversary of his martyrdom, honouring his exceptional courage, fearless leadership, and ultimate sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil conflict. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the tribute was led by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the…
Pakistan Army has confirmed that all personnel aboard an Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter embraced martyrdom after the aircraft crashed near Muzaffarabad in Azad Jammu and Kashmir during take-off. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the tragic incident occurred due to a technical fault, leaving no survivors. Rescue and recovery teams immediately reached the crash…
President Asif Ali Zardari conferred a total of 47 military awards on officers and personnel of the Pakistan Armed Forces in recognition of their bravery, leadership, and distinguished service to the nation. The awards were presented during a prestigious investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The event was attended by First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Senate…
The Pakistan Army has strongly condemned recent attacks on sites in Saudi Arabia, warning that such actions could seriously undermine ongoing peace and mediation efforts in the region. The condemnation came during the 274th Corps Commanders’ Conference held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, chaired by Asim Munir. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the…
Article by: Izmi Herlani From Swift Retort to Bunyanum Marsoos The skies of Pakistan have long stood as a symbol of vigilance and sovereignty. Seven years ago, they witnessed a defining chapter in national defense history — Operation Swift Retort. Executed with precision and resolve in February 2019, the operation was more than a tactical…
