July 2025 - Pakistan Special Weapons News

Pakistan Successfully Launches Remote Sensing Satellite Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 31 Jul 2025 -- In a major milestone for space exploration and technological progress, Pakistan today successfully launched its Remote Sensing Satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC) in China.
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), while on an official visit to Egypt for the 3rd round of Defence and Security Talks, called on His Excellency Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, The President of Arab Republic of Egypt, General Abdel Mageed Ahmed Abdel Mageed Saqr, Minister of Defence and Military Production and Commander-in-Chief of Egyptian Armed Forces, Admiral Osama Mounier Mohamed Rabie, Chairman and Managing Director Suez Canal Authority and His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed El-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar. ISPR Pakistan 31 Jul 2025
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), interacted with participants of the 16th National Workshop Balochistan. ISPR Pakistan 30 Jul 2025 -- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), interacted with participants of the 16th National Workshop Balochistan.
Statement by the Spokesperson in Response to Media Queries Pertaining to the Debate in the Indian Parliament on the Operation Sindoor Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Jul 2025 -- Responding to media queries concerning the debate in the Indian Parliament on the so-called "Operation Sindoor", the Spokesperson said:
India says all suspects behind Kashmir's Pahalgam attack killed Press TV 29 Jul 2025 -- India claims three suspected armed men killed in Indian-administered Kashmir were responsible for the April killings of tourists in the Pahalgam region, an attack that sparked a sharp military escalation with Pakistan.
Three terrorists who masterminded attack on Chinese engineers in Karachi in Nov killed in Pakistan counterterrorism operation: media Global Times 29 Jul 2025 -- Three terrorists, including the mastermind behind the November 2024 attack on Chinese engineers, were killed during a counterterrorism operation in Karachi city in Pakistan, said Pakistan officials as reported by the Dawn.
Overall politico-military objective of Operation Sindoor was to punish Pakistan for fighting a proxy war; Pak-sponsored terrorism is a well-planned strategy & fundamental rage: Raksha Mantri in Lok Sabha India PIB 28 Jul 2025 -- "The objective of Operation Sindoor was not to cross the border or capture the territory, it was to eliminate terror nurseries which Pakistan had nurtured for years, and provide justice to the innocent families who lost their loved ones in cross-border attacks," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in the Lok Sabha on July 28, 2025
The Government of Pakistan has conferred the prestigious award of Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) upon General Michael E. Kurilla, Commander of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), in recognition of his exemplary service and pivotal role in advancing enduring military cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. ISPR Pakistan 26 Jul 2025
Pakistan hosted the Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference today in Islamabad, convening senior military leadership from the United States of America, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. ISPR Pakistan 26 Jul 2025
General Zhang Youxia meets Pakistani army chief PRC MND 25 Jul 2025 -- General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission (CMC), met with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir in Beijing on Friday.
Pakistan Strongly Condemns Israel's Illegal Annexation Attempt in the Occupied West Bank Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Jul 2025 -- Pakistan unequivocally condemns the Israeli parliament's unlawful attempt to assert "sovereignty" over the Occupied West Bank. This deplorable act constitutes a grave violation of international law and reflects Israel's persistent disregard for Palestinian rights and established international norms.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Meets the U.S. Secretary of State in Washington D.C. Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Jul 2025 -- The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on 25 July 2025, in Washington D.C.
Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Dar US Dept. of State 25 Jul 2025
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, undertook an official visit to the People's Republic of China. ISPR Pakistan 25 Jul 2025 -- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, undertook an official visit to the People's Republic of China.
Major General Saidzoda Bobojon Abdukodir, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, First Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Tajikistan called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. ISPR Pakistan 25 Jul 2025
Wang Yi Meets with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir PRC MofA 24 Jul 2025 -- On July 24, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir in Beijing.
Pakistan: Widespread impunity for violence and discrimination against minorities must end, warn UN experts OHCHR 24 Jul 2025 -- UN human rights experts* today called on the government of Pakistan to take concrete measures to prevent extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests and attacks against places of worship and cemeteries amid ongoing violence and discrimination against religious minorities, including the Ahmadi community.
Inaugural Meeting of the Pakistan-Türkiye Joint Standing Committee (JSC) on Security, Defence and Intelligence Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jul 2025 -- The inaugural meeting of the Pakistan-Türkiye Joint Standing Committee (JSC) on Security, Defence and Intelligence was held today in Islamabad. The Turkish delegation was led by Director General for South Asia, Ambassador Cihad Erginay, and the Pakistani side was headed by Additional Secretary (Afghanistan & West Asia), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Syed Ali Asad Gillani.
Transcript of the Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson, Thursday July 24, 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jul 2025
Vice Admiral Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Ghuraybi, Chief of the Naval Staff, Royal Saudi Naval Forces called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. ISPR Pakistan 24 Jul 2025
On 23 July 2025, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Mastung District, on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Hindustan. ISPR Pakistan 24 Jul 2025
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), attended the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF-2025) at Istanbul, Turkiye, a globally renowned event that highlights cutting-edge innovations and advancements in the defence sector. ISPR Pakistan 23 Jul 2025
Security Council Adopts Pakistan-Sponsored Resolution on Peaceful Settlement of Disputes Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jul 2025 -- The Security Council today unanimously adopted Pakistan-sponsored resolution on "Strengthening Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes".
Following the successful intelligence based operation conducted by the security forces in Kalat District of Balochistan on 19 July 2025, during which 4 x terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan were sent to hell; on 21 July 2025, a deliberate sanitization operation was conducted in the surrounding areas. ISPR Pakistan 22 Jul 2025 -- Following the successful intelligence based operation conducted by the security forces in Kalat District of Balochistan on 19 July 2025, during which 4 x terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan were sent to hell; on 21 July 2025, a deliberate sanitization operation was conducted in the surrounding areas.
Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister with the President of the UN General Assembly Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a meeting with President of the UN General Assembly, Philémon Yang in, New York.
Meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister with the UN Secretary General Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jul 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, at the United Nations Headquaters today.
From 16-20 July 2025, a joint intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces along with Police, Levies, CTD and District Administration in Malakand District, on reported presence of khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij. ISPR Pakistan 20 Jul 2025 -- From 16-20 July 2025, a joint intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces along with Police, Levies, CTD and District Administration in Malakand District, on reported presence of khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij.
On 19-20 July 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Kalat District of Balochistan, on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan. ISPR Pakistan 20 Jul 2025 -- On 19-20 July 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Kalat District of Balochistan, on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan.
Struggle For Peace In Pakistan's Restive Tribal Areas Faces Deadly Challenges RFE/RL 20 Jul 2025 -- When Ubaid Salarzai waved goodbye to Maulana Khan Zeb, who was heading off in a different direction to invite people to a peace rally, he had no idea it would be their final farewell.
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights People's Daily 19 Jul 2025 -- Pakistan has extended an airspace ban on Indian-registered aircraft, including those operated by Indian airlines as well as military and civilian aircraft owned or leased by India, the Pakistan Airports Authority said in a notification.
Press Release Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2025 -- Pakistan condemns terrorism in all forms and manifestations; zero tolerance, and international cooperation against terrorism are cornerstone of our policy. Pakistan has been, and is a frontline state against terrorism, and has contributed tremendously towards achievement of global peace through its CT efforts including apprehension of Terrorist Sharifullah, the mastermind of Abbey Gate Bombing
Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Commander in Chief of Libyan Armed Forces called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff at General Headquarters, today. ISPR Pakistan 18 Jul 2025 -- Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Commander in Chief of Libyan Armed Forces called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff at General Headquarters, today.
European Union and Pakistan hold 10th Political Dialogue European External Action Service (EEAS) 17 Jul 2025 -- Joint press release
7th Round of Pakistan-United Kingdom Dialogue on Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Disarmament Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jul 2025 -- The 7th Round of the Pakistan-United Kingdom Dialogue on Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Disarmament was held on 16 July 2025 in London. Director of Defence and International Security at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Ambassador Stephen Lillie CMG, and Additional Foreign Secretary for Arms Control, Disarmament, and International Security (ACDIS) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamabad, Ambassador Tahir Andrabi, led the respective delegations.
Contingent of the Pakistan Air Force comprising state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter aircraft and the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, has landed at the Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdom, to participate in the prestigious Royal International Air Tattoo - 2025. ISPR Pakistan 17 Jul 2025 -- Contingent of the Pakistan Air Force comprising state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter aircraft and the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, has landed at the Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdom, to participate in the prestigious Royal International Air Tattoo - 2025.
Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd), Minister of Defence of Indonesia leading a delegation comprising representatives from various services and intelligence agencies called on the Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff at General Headquarters, today. ISPR Pakistan 15 Jul 2025
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), attended commemoration ceremony of 98th founding day of People's Liberation Army of People's Republic of China as a Chief Guest. ISPR Pakistan 15 Jul 2025
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan meets Prime Minister of Malaysia in Putrajaya Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Jul 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, called on Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim today. DPM conveyed the good wishes of the Prime Minister of Pakistan for the leadership and people of Malaysia and reiterated Pakistan's desire to further expand mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation in all spheres. DPM praised Malaysia's leadership as ASEAN Chair and welcomed its constructive role in addressing regional and global challenges. He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to enhancing engagement with ASEAN and its member states.
Transcript of the Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson, Friday July 11, 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Jul 2025
Meeting of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Syed Tariq Fatemi, with First Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Jul 2025 -- As part of his two-day official visit to the Russian Federation, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Syed Tariq Fatemi, met with Russian First Deputy Minister of Energy, Pavel Sorokin, in Moscow today.
Meeting of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Syed Tariq Fatemi, with Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Jul 2025 -- A high-powered delegation led by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Syed Tariq Fatemi, as well as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, who is also the focal point for the Pakistan Steel Mills project, called on Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk in Moscow today.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), chaired the 271st Corps Commanders' Conference (CCC) at the General Headquarters (GHQ). ISPR Pakistan 10 Jul 2025 -- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), chaired the 271st Corps Commanders' Conference (CCC) at the General Headquarters (GHQ).
Pakistan Army says supporting Iran was a principled policy in line with international law IRNA 09 Jul 2025 -- The Spokesperson for the Pakistani Armed Forces, Lt. General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, says the Islamic Republic is "our friend and brother," and that Pakistan's support for Tehran during the recent Israeli-U.S. aggression was based on principled policy, aligned with the U.N. Charter and international law.
Meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan with the Foreign Minister and National Defence Minister of Türkiye Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Jul 2025 -- On the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, co-chair of the Joint Commission under the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) framework, and the Minister of National Defence, Yasar Güler, co-chair of the Joint Ministerial Commission, are visiting Islamabad today.
A high-level delegation led by Mr Yaşar Güler, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkiye, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during a visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad. ISPR Pakistan 09 Jul 2025 -- On the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, co-chair of the Joint Commission under the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) framework, and the Minister of National Defence, Yasar Güler, co-chair of the Joint Ministerial Commission, are visiting Islamabad today.
A high level defence delegation led by Lieutenant General Wang Gang, Chief of Staff of People's Liberation Army Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, at Air Headquarters Islamabad. ISPR Pakistan 08 Jul 2025 -- A high level defence delegation led by Lieutenant General Wang Gang, Chief of Staff of People's Liberation Army Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, at Air Headquarters Islamabad.
Iran-Israel Conflict Puts Pakistan's Diplomatic Balancing Act To The Test RFE/RL 08 Jul 2025 -- As Pakistan's military leaders met recently with US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff at the White House, its regional ally Iran was being hit with a missile barrage from Israel -- Islamabad's main regional adversary and a staunch American ally.
FM spokesperson responds to media report that China provided support to Pakistan during India-Pakistan conflict Global Times 07 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on claims by the India reports that China follows "36 stratagems" to provide all possible support to Pakistan during India-Pakistan conflict, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that she doesn't know the specifics of the matter, but China and Pakistan are traditional friendly neighbors, and defense and security cooperation is part of the normal cooperation between the two countries and is not directed against a third party.
Pakistan Hosts Inaugural Round of Additional-Secretary Talks Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Jul 2025 -- The inaugural round of the Additional Secretary-Level Mechanism between the Foreign Ministries of Pakistan and Afghanistan was held today in Islamabad pursuant to decisions reached during the visit of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan to Kabul, Afghanistan, on 19 April 2025.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad today, where he addressed the graduating officers of the National Security and War Course, comprising participants from all services. ISPR Pakistan 07 Jul 2025 -- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad today, where he addressed the graduating officers of the National Security and War Course, comprising participants from all services.
Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday, 04th July 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Jul 2025
On night 1/2 and 2/3 July 2025, movement of a large group of khwarij, belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna al Khwarij, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Hassan Khel, North Waziristan District. ISPR Pakistan 04 Jul 2025 -- On night 1/2 and 2/3 July 2025, movement of a large group of khwarij, belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna al Khwarij, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Hassan Khel, North Waziristan District.
Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, Chief of the Air Force, South Africa called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. ISPR Pakistan 03 Jul 2025 -- Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, Chief of the Air Force, South Africa called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi.
Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, Chief of the South African Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. ISPR Pakistan 02 Jul 2025 -- Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, Chief of the South African Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.
Exchange of list of prisoners between India and Pakistan India MEA 01 Jul 2025 -- India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other's custody.
Exchange of Lists of Prisoners between Pakistan and India Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jul 2025 -- Today, Pakistan and India exchanged, through diplomatic channels, the lists of prisoners in each other's custody. The exchange of lists took place in pursuance of the Agreement on Consular Access, 2008. The Agreement requires both sides to share the lists of prisoners in each other's custody on 1st January and 1st July, every year.

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