February 2025 - Pakistan Special Weapons News

China's space station to welcome 1st ever foreign astronaut with deal signed to train Pakistani astronaut Global Times 28 Feb 2025 -- China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) and Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) officially signed on Friday a cooperation agreement on selecting and training Pakistani astronauts for future flight missions to China's Tiangong space station, opening a new chapter in deepening cooperation in manned space sector between the two countries, according to the CMSA.
Iran condemns deadly bombing in Pakistan, stresses regional unity to fight terror Press TV 28 Feb 2025 -- Iran has condemned a deadly terrorist bombing at a religious seminary in northwestern Pakistan.
Prominent religious leader among 4 killed in northwest Pakistan bombing Press TV 28 Feb 2025 -- At least four people, including a prominent religious-political leader, have been killed and 20 others injured in a bomb attack during Friday prayers at a religious seminary in northwestern Pakistan.
Deadly Blast Rocks Pro-Taliban Seminary In Pakistan RFE/RL 28 Feb 2025 -- A powerful explosion at a seminary in northwestern Pakistan has killed at least seven people, including a top cleric.
Suicide bombing at Pakistan religious seminary kills senior cleric, others VOA 28 Feb 2025 -- Police in northwestern Pakistan said Friday a suicide bomber detonated himself during afternoon prayers at the Darul Uloom Haqqania seminary, killing at least six worshipers and wounding more than a dozen others.
Transcript of the Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Friday, 28 February 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Feb 2025
Pakistan's opposition alliance demands elections, political prisoners' release VOA 27 Feb 2025 -- An alliance of opposition parties in Pakistan called for new national elections Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government of suppressing political rivals, curtailing dissent and violating human rights.
Fourth Round of Pakistan-Japan Counter-Terrorism Consultations Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Feb 2025 -- The 4th Round of Pakistan-Japan Counter-Terrorism Consultations was convened in Tokyo on 26 February 2025. The Pakistan delegation was led by Additional Secretary (UN), Nabeel Munir, while the Japanese side was led by Ambassador in charge of International Cooperation for Countering Terrorism and International Organized Crime of Japan, Minami Hiroyuki.
Uzbekistan, Pakistan pledge to advance proposed railway link via Afghanistan VOA 26 Feb 2025 -- Uzbekistan and Pakistan agreed to establish a tripartite committee with Afghanistan to address issues that are hindering the implementation of a proposed railway project connecting the three countries.
Pakistan, Azerbaijan sign agreements, MOUs on trade and energy VOA 24 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan and Azerbaijan have signed agreements and memorandums of understanding (MOUs), chiefly about trade and energy, during a visit to Azerbaijan by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Pakistan threatens to deport Afghans if US relocation timeline isn't met VOA 22 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan has warned that thousands of Afghan nationals awaiting relocation and resettlement in the United States will be deported to Afghanistan if their cases are rejected or not processed on time.
Pakistan-EU Hold Counter Terrorism Dialogue Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan and the European Union held their ninth Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in Brussels, on 20 February 2025. The two delegations discussed cooperation on counter-terrorism, as part of their wider engagement on Security matters in the framework of the 2019 Strategic Engagement Plan.
Taliban confirm Pakistan's new plan for swift mass eviction of Afghan refugees VOA 19 Feb 2025 -- Diplomats from Afghanistan's ruling Taliban reported Wednesday that neighboring Pakistan is implementing a plan for the "imminent" and swift mass deportation of nearly three million Afghan refugees from its territory.
Second Round of Pakistan-UK Counter Terrorism Dialogue (London, 17-18 February 2025) Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Feb 2025 -- The 2nd Round of Pakistan-United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Dialogue took place in London from 17-18 February, 2025. The Pakistan delegation was led by Mr. Abdul Hameed, Director General for Counter-Terrorism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the United Kingdom's side was headed by Ms. Kitty Jenkins, Joint Director for National Security, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister's Meeting with the Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs in New York Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Feb 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Eng. Waleed Abdul Karim El-Khereiji, in New York today.
Meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Feb 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York today.
Wang Yi Meets with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar PRC MofA 19 Feb 2025 -- On February 18, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Meeting between Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the New York Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Feb 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi in the New York today at the sidelines of Ministerial Meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
Pakistan claims 30 militants killed near Afghan border VOA 18 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan reported Tuesday that its security forces killed at least 30 Islamist insurgents during clashes in a volatile region bordering Afghanistan.
Visit of Director General International Atomic Energy Agency to Pakistan Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Feb 2025 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, visited Pakistan on 12-13 February 2025.
Pakistan clashes result in 4 dead soldiers, 15 militants VOA 15 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan said Saturday that counterterrorism operations in two volatile northwestern districts resulted in the deaths of four soldiers, including an officer, and 15 insurgents during the ensuing clashes.
Statement by the Spokesperson Regarding Pakistan-Specific Reference in the India-U.S. Joint Statement of 13 February 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Feb 2025 -- We consider the Pakistan-specific reference in the 'India-U.S. Joint Statement of 13 February 2025 as one-sided, misleading and contrary to diplomatic norms.
Transcript of the Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Friday, 14 February 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Feb 2025
At least 11 killed in roadside bombing in Pakistan's Balochistan Press TV 14 Feb 2025 -- At least 11 people have been killed and seven others injured in an improvised explosive device attack on a vehicle transporting coal miners in Pakistan's Balochistan province, local officials say.
Roadside bomb kills 11 coal miners in southwest Pakistan VOA 14 Feb 2025 -- Authorities in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province said Friday that at least 11 coal mine workers were killed and six injured when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb.
Joint Declaration of the 7th Session of Pakistan-Türkiye High Level Strategic Cooperation Council: "Further deepening, diversifying, and institutionalizing the strategic partnership" Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Feb 2025 -- Recalling deep-rooted religious, civilizational, cultural, linguistic and historical relations between Türkiye and Pakistan going back centuries;
Pakistan, Turkey to boost strategic ties VOA 13 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan and Turkey pledged to deepen cooperation in defense, mining, energy and other sectors during the 7th round of the Pakistan-Turkey High Level Strategic Cooperation Council in Islamabad, Thursday.
US warns citizens of potential terror threats at key mosque in Pakistan's capital VOA 12 Feb 2025 -- The United States advised its citizens Wednesday to steer clear of a popular mosque in Pakistan's capital due to potential terrorist threats.
Pakistan-led multinational maritime drill wraps up; Pakistani officers hail PLA Navy participation Global Times 11 Feb 2025 -- The Pakistan Navy-led AMAN-2025 multinational maritime exercise wrapped up on Tuesday in the Arabian Sea, with senior Pakistani naval officers speaking highly of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's participation during the event.
Meeting between Prime Minister of Pakistan and President of the UAE Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Feb 2025 -- Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Qasr Al Shati, Abu Dhabi today.
Statement by the Spokesperson Regarding Pakistan's Position on Terrorism and Foreign Occupation Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Feb 2025 -- In response to questions from media regarding Pakistan's position on terrorism and foreign occupation, Spokesperson stated the following:
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister's Telephone Call With the Foreign Minister of Malaysia Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Feb 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with the Foreign Minister of Malaysia, Dato Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan.
Second Round of Pakistan-Turkiye Counter Terrorism Consultations Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Feb 2025 -- The second round of Pakistan-Turkiye Counter-Terrorism Consultations was held in Islamabad on 10 February 2025. The Pakistan delegation was led by Director General for Counter Terrorism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdul Hameed and the Turkish side was headed by Director General for Intelligence and Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye, Ambassador Kenan Yilmaz.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister's telephone call with the Foreign Minister of Turkiye Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Feb 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke to Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan today.
Pakistan Strongly Condemns Israeli Prime Minister's Irresponsible Statement Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan strongly condemns in unequivocal terms the recent statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting that the Palestinian people should establish a state in Saudi Arabia.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister's telephone call with the Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Feb 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty, today. They discussed the developments in Gaza including critical humanitarian situation impacting millions of Palestinian residents.
Pakistan's Opposition Takes To Streets On Anniversary Of Disputed Elections RFE/RL 08 Feb 2025 -- Pakistani opposition parties, including the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, staged demonstrations on February 8 to mark the first anniversary of the country's general elections, which triggered widespread allegations of vote-rigging.
Pakistani Navy chief hails Iran's presence in Aman-2025 drills IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan's Navy chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf says Iran's participation in the Aman-2025 naval exercises is important for achieving the drills' goals.
Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister's telephone call with Foreign Minister of Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Feb 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from Foreign Minister of Iran, H.E Seyyed Abbas Araghchi today.
Iran, Pakistan to enhance naval cooperation through AMAN-25 exercise: Iranian Navy chief IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- The commander of the Iranian Navy has said that Iran and Pakistan are working to enhance their operational naval cooperation and are planning joint exercises in the future.
Iran Navy in Pakistan for multinational drills as force takes presence to another level Press TV 07 Feb 2025 -- The Iranian Navy takes part in the ninth edition of Pakistan's multinational naval exercise, dubbed AMAN-25, which began in the port of Karachi on Friday.
Press Release Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Feb 2025 -- The proposal to displace the people of Gaza is deeply troubling and unjust. The Palestinian land belongs to the Palestinian people and the only viable and just option is the two-state solution, in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions.
Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan PRC MofA 06 Feb 2025
Islamabad, Beijing pledge counterterrorism cooperation for security of Chinese workers in Pakistan VOA 06 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan has assured China it will ensure the safety of Chinese personnel working on infrastructure and development projects in the South Asian country while seeking greater security and economic cooperation during President Asif Ali Zardari's visit to Beijing.
Transcript of the Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday, 06 February 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Feb 2025
Gunfight kills Pakistani soldier, 12 militants near Afghan border VOA 06 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan reported Thursday that one soldier and 12 insurgents were killed in intense predawn clashes in a volatile northwestern district bordering Afghanistan.
Iran Navy combat ship to participate in multinational Pakistan-hosted maritime drills Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- A combat ship belonging to the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy will participate in the ninth edition of the multinational maritime exercises AMAN-25 hosted by Pakistan.
Iran's Army to participate in Pakistan's 2025 Naval Exercise and Dialogue IRNA 06 Feb 2025 -- Iran's Army Navy will deploy one warship to participate in Pakistan's 2025 Naval Exercise and Dialogue, scheduled for February 7-11 in Karachi, southern Pakistan.
Pakistan Sets Deadline For West To Relocate Afghan Refugees RFE/RL 05 Feb 2025 -- Afghan journalist Mahmood Kochai and his family had plane tickets to the United States, where they hoped to make a fresh start after spending more than three years in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.
UN sounds alarm over Pakistan's new Afghan deportation plans VOA 05 Feb 2025 -- The United Nations agencies focused on refugees and migration jointly voiced their concerns Wednesday over Pakistan's plans to begin a new round of mass deportations of Afghan refugees and asylum-seekers.
Xi holds talks with Pakistani president People's Daily 05 Feb 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Beijing on Wednesday.
Pakistan sets deadline for Western nations to relocate Afghan allies VOA 03 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan has decided to deport thousands of Afghan nationals if Western countries, including the United States, do not relocate them as promised for resettlement abroad by the end of March, officials confirmed Monday.
18 Pakistani soldiers killed as 'terrorists' attack Balochistan town IRNA 01 Feb 2025 -- Eighteen Pakistani soldiers and twelve terrorists were killed during overnight clashes in Kalat, Balochistan, according to a press release from the military's media affairs wing.
Police say 18 soldiers killed in ambush in southwestern Pakistan Press TV 01 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan's police say 18 soldiers were killed and three others seriously wounded in an attack in the southwestern Balochistan province.
Pakistan Says 18 Paramilitary Soldiers Killed In Fighting Overnight RFE/RL 01 Feb 2025 -- Pakistani military and police authorities say 18 paramilitary troops and two dozen militants were killed overnight in fighting in the restive Balochistan Province in the country's southwest.
Insurgent attack kills 18 soldiers in southwestern Pakistan VOA 01 Feb 2025 -- Authorities in Pakistan said Saturday that at least 18 soldiers were killed in an overnight insurgent attack in southwestern Balochistan province, marking one of the deadliest days for security forces in recent months.

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