ترک فضائیہ کے سربراہ جنرل ضیا جمال اوغلو کی ایئر چیف ظہیر احمد بابر سدھو سے ملاقات، حالیہ بھارت جنگ میں پاک فضائیہ کے دفاعِ خودمختاری میں غیر معمولی عزم اور کارکردگی کو سراہا، دونوں ممالک کا مشترکہ تربیت اور دفاعی تعاون بڑھانے کا عزم۔
پاکستانی فضائیہ کے ہاتھوں بھارتی فضائیہ کے رافیل طیارہ کی تباہی کے باعث فرانسیسی دفاعی ادارہ ڈاسو ایوی ایشن کو گزشتہ ہفتہ کے دوران مارکیٹ کیپٹلائزیشن میں کم و بیش 1 بلین یورو کا نقصان ہوا۔ تھرسڈے ٹائمز
When a flagship defence product loses market confidence, investor sentiment turns fast—French weapons manufacturer Dassault Aviation saw over €1 billion wiped from its valuation in just five days as the Rafale’s perceived value slipped after Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder outshined it.
مئی 2025 کی ایک خاموش صبح، پاکستان ایئر فورس نے نہ صرف رافیل جیسے مہنگے بھارتی خوابوں کو زمیں بوس کیا بلکہ پوری دنیا کو یہ پیغام دیا کہ برتری شور سے نہیں، تیاری، نظم اور مہارت سے حاصل کی جاتی ہے۔
یہ صرف ایک فضائی جھڑپ نہ تھی یہ ایک نظریے کی شکست، اور ایک قوم کی عسکری حکمت کا اعلان تھا۔
Showcasing its air superiority, the Pakistan Air Force outmanoeuvred and outclassed India’s French Rafales, shattering the illusion of Hindutva-fuelled dominance in South Asian skies, proving this latest cross-border skirmish wasn’t just a dogfight—it was the moment the PAF reclaimed its throne above the clouds.
President Trump says a US-Iran peace agreement is "largely negotiated" and will be announced "shortly." The Strait of Hormuz will be opened. Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir was named personally by Trump alongside heads of state. Pakistan brokered the original ceasefire. Pakistan's army chief flew to Tehran and negotiated through the night. Less than twenty-four hours later, Trump announced the deal is largely done. The Thursday Times reports.
The New York Times reported that Field Marshal Asim Munir played a central role in US-Iran mediation and his overnight Tehran visit was an intensification of shuttle diplomacy. The Thursday Times traces how Pakistan's army chief built the trust of both Washington and Tehran, one visit at a time.
Trump is to hold a conference call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey and Pakistan to discuss a draft Iran agreement. The FT reports a 60-day ceasefire deal is close. Iran says nuclear issues are excluded from the initial framework. Rubio says Iran could accept today. Trump says it is deal or strikes. The Thursday Times reports.
Field Marshal Asim Munir has concluded his Tehran visit with Pakistan's army reporting "encouraging progress towards a final understanding" on a US-Iran deal. The Financial Times reports mediators are close to a 60-day ceasefire extension. Rubio says there is a "chance" Iran accepts today. The Thursday Times reports.
One year after Operation Sindoor, the Indian rupee has lost nearly 12 per cent against Pakistan's currency, hit a record low of 96.47 against the dollar, and become Asia's worst-performing currency. Pakistan's rupee, once called worthless, has stabilised. The Thursday Times explains what the data means.