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By ISPR ISLAMABAD: The ISPR Internship Program, aimed at the national training and awareness of youth under the aegis of the Pakistan Army, continued across the country with a special interactive session held for participating students. The session featured renowned analyst and scholar Ahmad Hassan Al-Arbi, who engaged directly with the interns in a wide-ranging discussion on the security challenges facing Pakistan and the role of young people in countering extremism. The interaction formed part of the program’s broader objective of fostering critical thinking, national cohesion, and informed civic responsibility among students. Addressing the gathering, Al-Arbi spoke at length about…

By ISPR RAWALPINDI: According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists were neutralized after an intense exchange of fire, during which weapons and ammunition were recovered from the site. The military added that the individuals had been involved in multiple acts of terrorism across the region, posing a sustained threat to local security. Sanitization operations were reported to be ongoing to ensure no other operatives linked to the group remained in the area. The ISPR emphasized that these actions were part of a broader, persistent counter-terrorism campaign, conducted under the framework of ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ and guided by the Federal Apex…

By ISPR RAWALPINDI: The Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, met with members of the National Peace and Security Committee (NPAC) at the General Headquarters on 13 January 2026, in a session that highlighted the importance of consensus on national security issues. The meeting, officials said, focused on strengthening coordination between the armed forces and civil institutions while promoting a unified narrative to counter anti-state agendas. According to NPAC statements, the committee expressed full solidarity with the Pakistan Armed Forces and reaffirmed its commitment to confronting anti-state elements. Members condemned the activities of the…

By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Three people, including an army captain and a soldier, were killed after an avalanche struck during a snow clearance operation at Burzil Pass, the Pakistan military has said. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the incident occurred while forces were clearing snow to restore operational movement in the area. Those killed were Captain Asad, soldier Rizwan and a civilian machine operator, Isa. The operation was being supervised by Captain Asad at the time of the incident. According to the ISPR, Captain Asad, aged 28, was from Lahore, while soldier Rizwan hailed from Attock. The…

By ISPR KOHLU: Security forces in Balochistan killed five militants linked to the Indian-backed proxy group Fitna-e-Hindustan in Kohlu district, officials confirmed. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was launched on 25 December after authorities received actionable intelligence regarding the presence of the militants in a remote hideout. Security forces acted swiftly, targeting the location with precision, and after a brief but intense exchange of fire, all five militants were neutralized. Authorities reported that a cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was recovered from the site, which suggested the group’s continued involvement in planning and executing terrorist…

By ISPR BANNU: Security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed nine militants affiliated with the India-backed extremist group Fitna-e-Khawarij during two separate intelligence-led operations, officials said. The operations, conducted on 19 December in Dera Ismail Khan and Bannu, targeted militant hideouts and aimed to dismantle networks responsible for attacks on security personnel and civilians. In Dera Ismail Khan, four militants were killed following a heavy exchange of gunfire, while in Bannu, security forces eliminated five more militants and recovered weapons and ammunition from the site. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the slain extremists had been involved…

Munir accused the Afghan Taliban of orchestrating terrorist attacks that deliberately target innocent Pakistani civilians, including children By ISPR/Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, delivered a stark warning to Afghanistan, urging the country to make a clear choice between supporting extremist groups or fostering constructive relations with its neighbour. Speaking at a convention attended by religious scholars and community leaders, Munir highlighted the ongoing threat posed by militant networks operating from Afghan soil and their impact on Pakistan’s security. He said that attacks targeting innocent civilians, including children, were increasingly being orchestrated…

The ruling came after a 15-month Field General Court Martial under the Pakistan Army Act, which examined four distinct charges against Hamid By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Former Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid was sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment, with the sentence scheduled to take effect from 11 December 2025, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed. The ruling followed a Field General Court Martial (FGCM) conducted under the Pakistan Army Act, a process that lasted 15 months and examined four separate charges against Hamid. According to the ISPR, the allegations against Hamid included involvement in political activities, violations of the Official…

By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia sought to strengthen their defence partnership this week as Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Islamabad. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the high-level talks centred on mutual interests and regional security, reflecting the enduring diplomatic and military ties between the two countries. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defence cooperation. President Subianto praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged the country’s longstanding contributions to regional peace and stability. The discussions were described as candid and…

By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military leadership paid tribute to the nation’s naval forces on Wednesday, marking the annual “Hangor Day” with reflections on heroism, history, and enduring maritime vigilance. Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, described the Pakistan Navy as an “iron wall” protecting the country’s maritime borders, recalling the valor of the submarine Hangor and its crew during the 1971 conflict. He highlighted the submarine’s historic exploits, noting that on 9 December 1971, Hangor’s crew had written “a shining chapter of bravery that remains etched in the memory of our adversaries.”…