Pakistan’s defeat in 1971 war was not a military, but a political failure, Pakistan’s outgoing army chief says

Pakistan’s defeat in 1971 war was not a military, but a political failure, Pakistan’s outgoing army chief says

Islamabad: Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, facing serious allegations of unaccounted wealth and embezzlement and corruption, has announced his retirement. During his farewell speech, General Bajwa expressed his displeasure at the criticism levelled at the Pakistan Army. General Bajwa also admitted the army’s political meddling, which is the reason for facing such criticism. […]

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Dispute flares up in Pakistan over appointment of new Army Chief

Dispute flares up in Pakistan over appointment of new Army Chief

Islamabad: Pakistan’s senior military officers went to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif with the name of the new Army Chief, along with the list of promotions of other military officers. However, PM Sharif refused to sign the proposal, saying he did not accept the appointments. After this, the angry army officer hit the Pakistan PM therein. […]

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Awaiting government orders following Defence Minister’s warning over POK – senior Army official declares

Awaiting government orders following Defence Minister’s warning over POK – senior Army official declares

Srinagar: Lieutenant General ADS Aujla of Chinar Corps said that the Indian Army is fully equipped and ready for any action and is waiting for the government’s order. A few days ago, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made significant statements regarding Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had warned that Pakistan is continuing to oppress […]

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Flood-ravaged Pakistan will have to import from India : signalled Pakistan Finance Minister

Flood-ravaged Pakistan will have to import from India : signalled Pakistan Finance Minister

Islamabad: Floods caused by heavy rains have devastated Pakistan. Floods are raging in Balochistan, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and southern Punjab, and so far, 1100 people are said to have lost their lives. Houses, shops, roads and bridges in many places have also been washed away in flood. The flood has devastated agriculture in Sindh and […]

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Pakistan wants perpetual peace with India – Pakistan PM proposes

Pakistan wants perpetual peace with India – Pakistan PM proposes

Islamabad: By saying that Pakistan and India cannot afford another war, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed it is vital to resolve the Kashmir issue through negotiations. The Pakistani Prime Minister made this peace proposal to India while speaking to students at Howard University and discussing it with the newly appointed Australian ambassador to Pakistan. […]

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India-Pakistan ‘back channel’ talks fail – Pakistani newspaper report

India-Pakistan ‘back channel’ talks fail – Pakistani newspaper report

Islamabad: Back channel, i.e. undeclared talks had started between India and Pakistan. But the discussion failed as a consensus could not be reached on the Kashmir issue. A Pakistani newspaper also claimed that political instability in Pakistan impacted the talks. The newspaper reported this, citing sources in the Pakistan government. This has not been confirmed […]

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Pakistan-Iran relations deteriorate furthermore

Pakistan-Iran relations deteriorate furthermore

Islamabad: A few weeks back, a bomb blast in Karachi has further deteriorated relations between Pakistan and Iran. Pakistan has accused Iran of providing refuge and training to terrorists responsible for the Karachi bomb blast. Pakistan’s security agencies are openly accusing Iran. Previously Iran has warned of a surgical strike in Pakistan for backing terrorist […]

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