Dar invites overseas Pakistanis in US to 'honour their roots' and invest in the country

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has promised that Pakistan’s “best days lie ahead”, highlighting the country’s economic progress and inviting overseas Pakistanis to “honour their roots” and invest.

The DPM delivered these remarks while addressing an Eidul Azha dinner for Pakistani-American community leaders in New York. He arrived two days ago to attend a high-level meeting…

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Pakistan a net regional stabiliser contributing to peace in the region and beyond: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday underscored Pakistan’s strides as a net regional stabiliser contributing to peace and stability in the region and beyond, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

The prime minister made the remarks during his address to faculty members and student officers at the Command and Staff College in Quetta on Tuesday.

“The prime minister underscored the…

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ISPR takes exception after Indian army chief says Pakistan should decide between being 'part of geography' or not

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday took exception to the Indian army chief’s recent provocative remarks and cautioned New Delhi against pushing South Asia towards another conflict with “devastating” consequences for the region.

“Indian COAS gave a provocative statement during a recent interview that ‘Pakistan should decide if it desired to be part of geography and history’,”…

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Punjab to include Marka-i-Haq in textbooks

LAHORE: Punjab has decided to include the four-day war between Pakistan and India — Marka-i-Haq — in the national curriculum and make films on it.

The decision was taken in a meeting of the Information Steering Committee with Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari in the chair here on Wednesday.

“To instil a spirit of patriotism among the younger generation, the content related to…

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Indian arrogance shot down alongside planes during last year's military conflict, Tarar says

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the Indian aircraft shot down during the brief military conflict in May last year “brought down Indian arrogance with them”.

He made these remarks while addressing a ceremony held in relevance to _Marka-i-Haq_ at Islamabad’s Institute of Strategic Studies.

The conflict with India — starting from the April 22 Pahalgam attack to the end…

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PM extends conservation, austerity steps till June 13

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his team call on President Asif Ali Zardari at the Presidency. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Senator Saleem Mandviwalla are also present.—Online

ISLAMABAD: With no end in sight to the conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday ordered that a…

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NA passes unanimous resolution hailing military's 'befitting response' to India in May conflict

The National Assembly on Monday unanimously approved a resolution hailing the armed forces’ “befitting response” to India’s unprovoked military aggression during last year’s May conflict.

The conflict with India — starting from the April 22 Pahalgam attack to the end of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos with a ceasefire between the two countries on May 10 — has been dubbed “Marka-i-Haq” (Battle of…

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On Marka-i-Haq's first anniversary, PM Shehbaz commemorates Pakistan's 'historic response' to India

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recalled the “historic” response of Pakistan to India during _Marka-i-Haq_ on Sunday as he addressed a ceremony held at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad to commemorate the conflict’s first anniversary.

The conflict with India — starting from the April 22 Pahalgam attack to the end of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos with a ceasefire between the two countries on May 10 —…

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PM Shehbaz addresses Marka-i-Haq ceremony at Pakistan Monument in Islamabad

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently addressing a ceremony being held at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad to commemorate Marka-i-Haq.

The conflict with India — starting from the April 22 Pahalgam attack to the end of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos with a ceasefire between the two countries on May 10 — has been called “Marka-i-Haq” (Battle of Truth) by the state.

PM Shehbaz, President Asif…

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CDF Munir warns Pakistan's response to any future ‘misadventure’ will be ‘extremely widespread, painful’

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir warned on Sunday that any future “misadventure” against Pakistan will result in “extremely far-reaching and painful” consequences for the enemy.

He made the remarks at a ceremony held at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi to mark one year since Pakistan’s victory in last year’s conflict with India.

The…

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Ceremony marking one year since Marka-i-Haq victory underway at GHQ

A ceremony to mark one year since Pakistan’s victory in last year’s conflict with India is underway at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.

The conflict with India — starting from the April 22 Pahalgam attack to the end of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos with a ceasefire between the two countries on May 10 — has been called “Marka-i-Haq” (Battle of Truth) by the state.

Chief of Defence Staff…

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Marka-i-Haq a 'defining landmark in the nation’s journey': ISPR

_Marka-i-Haq_ is a “defining landmark” in the nation’s journey, the military said on Saturday as Pakistan marked the first anniversary of the brief war with India.

In a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military said that the brief conflict demonstrated Pakistan’s measured and resolute response and “exposed adversarial conspiracies, false flag narratives and…

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'Etched in history': PM Shehbaz says Pakistan cannot be 'intimidated or subdued' as nation marks Marka-i-Haq anniversary

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that Pakistan can neither be “intimidated nor subdued by any aggressor” as the nation marks the first anniversary of _Marka-i-Haq_.

Last year’s confrontation with India, beginning with the April 22 Pahalgam attack and the subsequent military conflict — which resulted in a resounding victory for Pakistan — until the ceasefire on May 10, is now…

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GHQ to host ceremony marking one year since Marka-i-Haq victory on Sunday

A ceremony will be held at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi on Sunday morning to mark one year since Pakistan’s victory in _Marka-i-Haq_ , according to Radio Pakistan.

Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will be the chief guest at the event.

Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral…

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Traffic advisory issued ahead of Marka-i-Haq event in Islamabad

Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon said on Saturday that the capital’s traffic police had issued an advisory for May 10 (Sunday) for an event in connection with the anniversary of _Marka-i-Haq_.

Sources told _Dawn_ earlier that the top civilian and military leadership was expected to attend a ceremony to be held at the National Monument at Islamabad’s Zero Point to celebrate the…

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‘We are prepared’: DG ISPR highlights indigenous military capabilities on Marka-i-Haq anniversary

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Thursday that Pakistan was “prepared” as he highlighted the armed forces’ indigenous military capabilities.

He made the remarks while addressing a press conference in Islamabad as the nation commemorated the one-year anniversary of _Marka-i-Haq._ The deputy chief of naval staff (operations), Rear Admiral…

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'We are prepared': DG ISPR highlights Pakistan's indigenous military capabilities

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Thursday that Pakistan was “prepared” as he touted the armed forces’ indigenous military capabilities.

He made the remarks while addressing a press conference in Islamabad as the nation commemorated the one-year anniversary of _Marka-i-Haq._ The deputy chief of naval staff (operations), Rear Admiral…

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DG ISPR addresses press conference

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry is currently addressing a press conference. The deputy chief of naval staff (operations), Rear Admiral Shafaat Ali, and the deputy chief of air staff (projects), Air Vice Marshal, Tariq Ghazi, are also present alongside him.

The press conference comes as the nation commemorates the one-year anniversary of…

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Marka-i-Haq: ISPR says any hostile design against Pakistan will be countered with greater strength, resolve

The military’s media affairs wing has said that any hostile design against Pakistan will be countered with “even greater strength, precision and resolve far stronger than what was witnessed by the adversary during _Marka-i-Haq_ ”.

Last year’s military conflict with India, starting from the April 22 Pahalgam attack to the end of Pakistan’s Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, with a ceasefire ending a…

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Any hostile design against Pakistan will be countered with greater strength, ISPR says in Marka-i-Haq message

The military’s media affairs wing has said that any hostile design against Pakistan will be countered with “even greater strength, precision and resolve far stronger than what was witnessed by the adversary during _Marka-i-Haq_ ”.

Last year’s military conflict with India, starting from the April 22 Pahalgam attack to the end of Pakistan’s Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, with a ceasefire ending a…

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Paigham-i-Islam Conference awards title of ‘Greatest Victorious General of the Century’ to CDF Asim Munir

ISLAMABAD: The Sixth International Paigham-i-Islam Conference, held on Wednesday, awarded the titles of “Leader of Peace” and “Greatest Victorious General of the Century” to Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, in recognition of his role in promoting peace and strengthening stability across the Muslim Ummah.

The conference, organised by…

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Pakistan's response to any future miscalculation will be more intense, warns Asif in Marka-i-Haq message

In a televised message marking _Marka-i-Haq_ , Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday warned that Pakistan’s reaction to any miscalculation in the future would be “more intense and decisive”.

Last year’s military conflict with India, starting from the April 22 Pahalgam attack to the end of Pakistan’s Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, with a ceasefire ending a military escalation between the two…

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Regional peace, stability linked to collective restraint, respect for sovereignty: army's top brass

Army’s top leadership asserted on Tuesday that peace and stability in the region were intrinsically linked to collective restraint, responsibility and respect for sovereignty, a statement issued by the military’s media affairs wing after the 275th Corps Commanders’ Conference said.

Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir presided over the meeting at the General…

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Bilawal marks Marka-i-Haq anniversary in Karachi

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday addressed an event in Karachi commemorating Marka-i-Haq, describing Pakistan’s response during last year’s military conflict with India as a reflection of national unity and resilience. Read More: School Education Dept celebrates I-Day, Marka-e-Haq The event was organised by the Sindh government to mark the anniversary of the 2025 conflict, which began […]

'Not a nation that bows': Bilawal hails Pakistan's victory against India during Marka-i-Haq

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday hailed Pakistan’s “victory” against India during last year’s military conflict, affirming that the country was “not a nation that bows”.

He was addressing an event in Karachi organised by the Sindh government to commemorate Marka-i-Haq, where Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah also spoke.

The term “Marka-i-Haq” is used by the state to refer to the 2025…

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Pakistan Navy inducts second Milgem-class corvette into fleet

The Pakistan Navy on Saturday inducted the second Milgem-class corvette into its fleet, said a statement from the service’s public relations department.

The warship is the second of four Milgem class corvettes, the contract for which was signed with ASFAT Inc, a Turkish state-owned defence contractor firm in 2018.

Under this contract, two ships were to be constructed in Turkiye and the…

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Senior security official dismisses speculation that Pakistan could be next target after US-Israeli strikes on Iran

ISLAMABAD: A senior security official on Monday dismissed speculation that after Iran, Pakistan could be the next target of US-Israeli military action, saying such perceptions were “devoid of facts” and were being spread by “agents of chaos”.

According to a brief shared with _Dawn_ , the official said Pakistan was unlike Iran, that it was fully integrated with the world and fully capable of…

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Security official dismisses speculation that Pakistan could be next potential target after US-Israeli strikes on Iran

ISLAMABAD: A senior security official on Monday dismissed speculation that after Iran, Pakistan could be the next target of US - Israeli military action, saying such perceptions were “devoid of facts” and were being spread by “agents of chaos”.

According to a brief shared with _Dawn_ , the official said Pakistan was unlike Iran, that it was fully integrated with the world and fully capable of…

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Kashmir Solidarity Day: Pakistani leadership reaffirms support for Kashmiris’ just struggle

The nation is observing Kashmir Solidarity Day today with a renewed pledge to support the just struggle of the Kashmiri people for their inalienable right to self-determination.

The day will feature rallies, demonstrations and seminars throughout the country. Human chains will also be formed at all entry points of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

One-minute silence was observed across the country…

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