Monday, February 2nd, 2026
IMCTC Chief meets Army Chief at GHQ
RAWALPINDI, FEB 2 /DNA/ – Major General Mohammed Bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest were discussed, with particular emphasis on regional security dynamics and enhanced cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to combating terrorism and extremism through collaborative strategies, intelligence sharing, and capacity building among member states. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir appreciated theRead More
Thailand hands over the ASEAN Committee chairmanship to Indonesia
H.E. Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo, Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, assumed the role of ACI Chair for the first half of 2026. The handover ceremony was witnessed by H.E. Mr. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan ISLAMABAD, FEB 2 /DNA/ – The Ambassador of Thailand to Pakistan, in his capacity as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI), presided over the ACI Heads of Mission Meeting No. 01/2026 at the Royal Thai Embassy. The meeting reviewed ACI’s activities over the pastRead More
ICC calls emergency meeting after Pakistan boycott India match in T20 World Cup
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has convened a virtual emergency board meeting today after the Pakistani government announced that the Green Shirts will participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup but boycott the February 15 match against India. The group-stage clash between the arch-rivals is set to be played on February 15, 2026, in Sri Lanka. The decision to boycott the match was declared by the government of Pakistan through its official social media channel on Sunday. The announcement followed a conclusive meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif andRead More
RCCI observes Kashmir solidarity day with special ceremony
Wife of Hurriyat Leader Yasin Malik, Mishaal Hussain Malik, Attends as Special Guest RAWALPINDI, FEB 2: /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) organized a special ceremony to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day, reaffirming unwavering support for the people of Kashmir. The event was attended by the wife of Hurriyat leader and political prisoner Yasin Malik, Ms. Mishaal Hussain Malik, as the chief guest. Chairman Youth Affairs Movement Abdullah Gul and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Tourism, Sardar Yasir Ilyas, also participated in the ceremony. AddressingRead More
Maritime security exercise sea guard–2026 commences in Karachi
KARACHI, FEB 2 /DNA/ – Opening brief of Exercise SEA GUARD 2026 was held under the auspices of Pakistan Navy at Karachi. Commander Coast, Vice Admiral Faisal Amin graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The third of its series, Exercise SEA GUARD 2026 is scheduled from 2-9 Feb 26. The exercise is a national level effort by Pakistan Navy to bring together representatives of diverse maritime sector ranging from shipping, fishing, law enforcement and private sector entities to collectively counter multifaceted challenges in maritime arena. Exercise SEA GUARD 26 aimsRead More
Germany arrests 5 for illegal exports to Russia, including to arms companies
Berlin, Feb 2: Germany has arrested five people for exporting goods worth at least 30 million euros ($35 million) to Russia, including to over 20 arms companies, in violation of EU sanctions, prosecutors said Monday. The suspects allegedly used a company based in the Baltic Sea port city of Luebeck to arrange about 16,000 shipments to Russia in recent years, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement. The investigation, including raids at additional locations, was conducted by customs agents in cooperation with Germany’s foreign intelligence service BND.Read More