China has selected Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud for astronaut training linked to a future Tiangong mission, with one expected to become the first foreign astronaut to enter the Chinese space station after completing evaluations in China.
Pakistan’s electricity shortages eased after a sharp rise in hydropower generation, cutting outages in some areas from around six hours a day to less than three and giving the country’s strained grid a measure of temporary relief.
LEA sources say six people were killed and 20 injured after vandalism erupted during a protest outside the US Consulate in Karachi, with a high-level JIT formed to investigate.
Pakistan’s aviation clearance for Biman’s Dhaka to Karachi route brings direct flights back into play, turning a long-delayed connection into a concrete step in warming Pakistan Bangladesh relations.
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”.
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.
After failed negotiations with the Afghan Taliban in Doha and Istanbul, Pakistan warned it would take all necessary steps to protect its citizens and eliminate militant groups it blames for cross-border attacks, signalling a potential escalation in regional tensions.
Pakistan Army spokesman Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry warned that militants operating from Afghanistan, political disarray over national policy, and sluggish judicial processes have reignited the terror threat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, calling for unity and decisive action to restore stability and national confidence.
India failed to down any Pakistani aircraft during the recent conflict, while Pakistan’s J-10C fighter jets showcased outstanding performance, shooting down seven Indian planes. Chinese-made weapons, radar, and satellite systems proved highly effective throughout the engagement.
Security forces have dismantled smuggling and terrorist networks. The Pakistan–Saudi defence pact is not directed against any third party. Pakistan has no intention of recognising Israel. All partnerships in minerals, port investments, and international cooperation will be pursued strictly in line with national interest.
