Following Pakistan’s successful deployment of the Chinese J-10C fighter jet, Chinese state television has aired a documentary showcasing the origins and achievements of its advanced fighter aircraft. The documentary explicitly states that during the recent Pakistan-India tensions, Pakistan utilized this aircraft to shoot down Indian fighter jets. The documentary, broadcast on Chinese state-run CCTV, coincides with the Pakistan Air Force’s use of J-10C aircraft in a dogfight with the Indian Air Force on May 7, which resulted in the destruction of three Indian Rafale jets along with other fighter planes. A Chinese TV military report on Saturday asserted that the…
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attack on a school bus in Khuzdar, Balochistan, labeling the incident as “heinous and cowardly.” A powerful explosion near Zero Point in Khuzdar targeted a school bus, resulting in the immediate martyrdom of five individuals, including three students, and leaving dozens injured. The attack on Wednesday drew widespread condemnation from across Pakistan and the international community. In a statement released on Thursday, the UNSC conveyed its “deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and the people of Pakistan,”…
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), has vehemently dismissed the idea that India could obstruct Pakistan’s water supply, labeling it “insane thinking.” In an interview with Al Jazeera, the armed forces’ spokesperson asserted, “Only a mad person can think that India can stop Pakistan’s water. It is not possible to cut off water for 240 million people.” This statement came after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Thursday that Pakistan would not receive water from rivers over which India claims rights. Modi’s assertion followed a deadly attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu…
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the launch of a new direct flight route connecting Lahore to Paris, offering Pakistanis direct travel to the French capital without the need for layovers. In a statement released on Thursday, the national flag carrier revealed that this new service, part of the expansion of its restored European network after a lengthy suspension, will provide weekly non-stop flights from Lahore to Paris every Wednesday, as reported by The News. “The PIA’s first flight from Lahore to Paris will take off on June 18,” the airline confirmed. “A weekly flight from Lahore to Paris will…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was notably absent from the ceremony marking Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir’s formal elevation to field marshal, while the other three chief ministers attended. Faraz Mughal, the KP chief minister’s spokesperson, provided an explanation for this widely observed absence. “Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was attending a party meeting for the release of PTI founder Imran Khan,” the spokesperson stated, detailing the reason that led the KP chief minister to skip the function. Imran Khan, the 72-year-old cricketer-turned-politician, has been incarcerated since August 2023 in numerous cases, which he describes as…
On May 28 (Wednesday), all banks across the country will remain closed in observance of Youm-e-Takbeer. The Government of Pakistan has declared a nationwide public holiday to commemorate the historic nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998, which marked Pakistan’s emergence as a nuclear power. The State Bank of Pakistan issued a notification stating, “The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on May 28, 2025 (Wednesday) being public holiday on the occasion of ‘Youm-e-Takbeer’, as declared by the Government of Pakistan.” The Sindh government also announced a public holiday on Monday to mark this historic occasion, leading to the…
Oman, acting as a mediator, has announced that the fifth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States is set to take place on Friday in Rome. Iran and the United States have engaged in four rounds of Omani-mediated nuclear discussions since April 12, marking the highest level of contact between the two adversaries since Washington withdrew from the 2015 nuclear accord. In a post on X on Wednesday, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi stated: “The 5th round of Iran-US talks will take place in Rome this Friday.” The objective of these talks is to forge a new…
The United States has accepted a 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar, and the Air Force has been tasked with determining a rapid upgrade path for its use as a new Air Force One, US media outlets reported on Wednesday. According to The New York Times, which initially broke the story, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accepted the $400 million Boeing-made jet and has instructed the US Air Force to devise a method for quickly upgrading it to serve as US President Donald Trump’s official aircraft. Legal experts have raised questions regarding the scope of laws pertaining to gifts…
Hailey Bieber, wife of Justin Bieber, is reportedly embracing her life as a mother. After welcoming her son, Jack Blue Bieber, last August, the Rhode founder recently shared with Vogue her plans for expanding their family of three in the future. In the conversation, the model revealed that she does intend to grow their brood but prefers to take it “a kid at a time.” Additionally, Hailey disclosed that Justin has treated her like a superhero and has been incredibly supportive since she brought their child into the world. She shared that Justin began telling her “like, ‘My woman is…
Rod Stewart recently spoke candidly about his ambition to create “more music” even at the age of 80. In an interview with ‘AARP The Magazine’ as their June/July cover star, the legendary singer and songwriter revealed that he is still contemplating making new music at this stage of his life. Stewart stated, “There’s so much more music I want to create. I’ve got a covers album, a country album, and a Faces album all in the works. I just can’t stop.” Elaborating on his passion for music, he added, “Even when I’m spending time with my grandkids, my passion for…
