Tag: Defence

Defence exercise starts in Qatar

Minister for Defence Syed Naveed Qamar has said that participation in Ferocious Falcon, a Multinational Crisis Management Exercise is not only a significant leap...

Putin dismisses defence minister after scandal

Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly dismissed his defence minister on Tuesday after a multi-million dollar corruption scandal and appointed a longtime ally to oversee...

Naval Chief apprises Senate Defence Committee of PN’s plans

The Members of Senate Standing Committee on Defence and Defence Production, headed by Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed visited Naval Head Quarters (NHQs) on Wednesday....

Gunmen kill adviser to Yemen defence ministry

Unidentified gunmen shot dead a military adviser to Yemen’s defence ministry, an Iraqi national, in central Sanaa on Tuesday, a security official said. Speaking...

Defence Day of Pakistan Cycle Race

The Defence Day of Pakistan 60 km Cycle Race is being held on Sept. 6 at 7:00 am to 9:00 am on the Ring...

Special programmes to be aired on Defence Day

PBC and Radio Pakistan will be airing special programmes to mark the Defence Day on Thursday with enthusiasm and fervor. Summary of the messages of...

Censured Afghan defence minister quits

Afghanistan’s outgoing defence minister Abdul Rahim Wardak abruptly resigned on Tuesday after parliament demanded his ouster but President Hamid Karzai kept him on in...

Mausumery lawn launches flagship store in Defence

Finally the wait is over, Mausumery lawn and Origins Ready to Wear launched its flagship store in Defence. As the store opened its doors,...

Censured Afghan defence minister quits

Afghanistan's outgoing defence minister Abdul Rahim Wardak abruptly resigned on Tuesday after parliament demanded his ouster but President Hamid Karzai kept him on in...

British firm wins $1.1 bn deal to upgrade S. Korea jets

South Korea has selected British defence firm BAE Systems for a 1.3 trillion won ($1.1 billion) project to upgrade its ageing KF-16 fighter jets,...

Yasin named new defence secy

The federal government has decided to appoint former Corps Commander Peshawar, Lt General (r) Asif Yasin Malik as the new defence secretary, Geo News...

Malik directs police to remain alert on long march

Adviser to prime minister on interior affairs, Rehman Malik has directed Islamabad police to remain alert on the occasion of long march by Defence...

India to deploy missile shield in Delhi, Mumbai

India will soon deploy its anti-missile defence shield in the national capital and in Mumbai in the first phase, defense sources said on Sunday. “The...

Malik Riaz gets 7 days extension to arrange lawyer

The Supreme Court Thursday granted one more week time to Malik Riaz in contempt of court case to arrange his defence counsel as most...

Qamar hopes for demilitarisation of Siachen

Defence Minister Syed Naveed Qamar has said that the process of dialogue was continuing with India for demilitarization of Siachen Glacier. Talking to media persons...

Mushaid sees proactive role of parliament

Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman, Senate Defence and Defence Production Committee has said that the overall role of Parliament is more proactive and broader. Senator...

Full extent of Australia defence sex abuse revealed

Documents released Friday revealed “horrific” child sex assaults and brutal initiation ceremonies in the Australian military, prompting Prime Minister Julia Gillard to signal a...