Pakistan’s military has described terrorism as the country’s most serious threat, pointing to significant gains in 2025 and warning that any future aggression from India or Afghanistan would trigger a decisive response.
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman awards Field Marshal Asim Munir the King Abdulaziz Medal of the Excellent Class by order of King Salman, with Riyadh citing efforts to strengthen strategic and defence ties.
Pakistan’s top military commander Field Marshal Asim Munir says declarations of jihad belong to the state, alleges attacks are enabled from across the border, and urges Afghanistan to choose between Pakistan and “Fitna al-Khawarij”.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed Pakistan’s stance on Gaza, reiterating Islamabad’s long-held position that any consideration of involvement would depend on clear protections for Gazans and clearly defined terms of engagement.
Pakistan’s military has sentenced former Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed to fourteen years after a far reaching court martial that examined accusations of political meddling, secrecy violations and misuse of authority, with further investigations now under way into his alleged attempts to engineer political agitation.
Pakistan has appointed Field Marshal Asim Munir as the country’s first Chief of Defence Forces, initiating a major shift in military command while extending the tenure of the air force chief to ensure leadership continuity.
An Indian Air Force Tejas light combat jet crashed during an aerial display at Dubai Airshow 2025, forcing organisers to suspend flying and putting fresh scrutiny on India’s homegrown fighter aircraft programme.
Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jets and military personnel are set to join Azerbaijan’s Victory Day Parade in Baku on 8 November, commemorating the fifth anniversary of the 44-day war victory. The participation highlights a growing strategic partnership between Islamabad and Baku rooted in military collaboration, shared diplomacy, and regional solidarity.
Pakistan’s military spokesperson, DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said that individuals currently in Afghanistan are not Pakistani refugees but fugitive terrorists who fled during counterterrorism operations. He warned that the nexus between political elements, terrorists, and criminal networks remains the biggest obstacle to Pakistan’s war on terror, calling for unified national efforts to dismantle these connections and restore lasting peace.
