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By ISPR RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military said on Wednesday that it had intercepted and destroyed four drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan into Balochistan, accusing the Afghan Taliban authorities of supporting militant groups operating against Pakistan. In a statement, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said the drones crossed the border on 30 June and were detected by Pakistan’s air defence systems before being brought down using counter-drone measures. The ISPR alleged that the drones had been launched by the Afghan Taliban authorities as part of their support for militant organisations operating from Afghan territory. The allegation has not been…

By ISPR ISAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held a high-level meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, as both sides exchanged views on regional developments and reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace, stability and continued bilateral engagement, according to a statement issued by the military’s media wing. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Field Marshal Munir, who serves as Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, met the Iranian president during his visit to Pakistan, where discussions focused on evolving regional dynamics and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation in a volatile geopolitical environment.…

By ISPR RAWALPINDI: Security forces neutralised 21 India-backed Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists, including four ring leaders, in the Miran Shah area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district over the past 72 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. In a statement, the military’s media wing said security forces engaged multiple terrorist locations in Miran Shah and its surrounding areas during a series of intelligence-based operations in the district. It added that following fierce exchanges of fire, 21 terrorists — including four ring leaders identified as Khalid Raza alias Salar, Muftoon, Musa, and Imran alias Ayan — were killed. The…

Field Marshal Munir said memory of martyrs and veterans’ service formed lasting honour and pride of the country Pakistan nation By ISPR RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has described the sacrifices of martyrs as a “sacred trust” carried collectively by the nation, saying they represented the enduring pride and moral foundation of Pakistan. According to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the remarks were delivered at a ceremony held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, where military honours were conferred on serving officers, soldiers, and families of those killed in service. Addressing…

Field Marshal Asim Munir praised training standards, emphasising continuous adaptation to modern warfare as essential for maintaining operational readiness and effectiveness By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Asim Munir said Pakistan’s armed forces, working alongside what he described as unwavering public support, remained fully committed to eliminating all forms of terrorism from the country, as he delivered a message that blended operational reassurance with institutional resolve during a visit to Quetta. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the Chief of Defence Forces made the remarks while visiting Quetta Garrison, where he also reviewed training and professional standards…

By ISPR RAWALPINDI: Security forces in Balochistan’s Barkhan district killed seven militants described as India-backed insurgents during a sanitization operation, while five personnel, including an army major, were martyred in an intense exchange of fire, the military said on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps units launched the operation early on May 13 in the Nosham area of Barkhan after intelligence-led information pointed to the presence of armed militants in the region. The operation, described as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, escalated into a fierce gun battle when troops…

By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Security forces neutralized five India-sponsored terrorists during two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 7 and 8, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. The troops conducted an IBO in Tank district following reports of terrorist presence, the military’s media wing stated. During the operation, security personnel engaged what it described as a “Khawarij” location, and after an intense exchange of fire, four terrorists belonging to the India-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij group were killed. In a separate operation in Dera Ismail Khan district, one terrorist was killed in a gun battle with security forces. Weapons and…

ISPR has described the events of May 6–7 last year as a defining chapter in Pakistan’s military history, marking a moment of heightened operational significance By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s armed forces are commemorating the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, paying tribute to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and reaffirming their resolve to defend the country against any future threat, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. In a statement issued late at night, the military’s media wing described the events of the night between May 6 and 7 last year as a “defining chapter” in Pakistan’s military history. It said…

By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir concluded a three-day official visit to Iran, during which he emphasized dialogue, de-escalation and the peaceful resolution of disputes amid the ongoing regional conflict involving the United States. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Munir, accompanied by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a delegation, held high-level engagements with Iranian leadership during the visit. The visit to Iran formed part of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to turn Tehran’s two-week ceasefire with the US into a more lasting peace. CDF…

By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces carried out two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, resulting in the elimination of 13 terrorists reportedly linked to India, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced. The operations form part of a broader counter-terrorism strategy aimed at eliminating foreign-sponsored militant networks from the region. The first operation took place in the Bara area of Khyber District, where security forces engaged the militants in intense firefights, resulting in the deaths of ten operatives. According to the ISPR, the second operation in Bannu District led to the elimination of three additional terrorists. Authorities said…