In a significant political development within the Birmingham City Council, the second-largest city council in the United Kingdom and the largest local authority in Europe, five councillors have announced their resignation from the Labour Party and the formation of a new Independent Group. The councillors who have stepped away from Labour are: This move marks…
Pakistan Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, visited Lahore Garrison where he received a detailed overview of the formation’s operational readiness, training framework, and ongoing measures aimed at strengthening combat effectiveness. During the visit, he observed a specialised field training demonstration featuring modern military technologies, reflecting the Army’s focus…
On the final day of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the United States captured the men’s ice hockey gold medal with a dramatic 2–1 overtime victory over Canada in Milan. The gold-medal game, played in Milan, delivered a tense and closely contested battle between the sport’s fiercest rivals. The United States struck first in the opening…
The UK government is preparing to grant soldiers and Ministry of Defence police new legal powers to shoot down unidentified drones that threaten military bases, Defence Secretary John Healey is expected to announce on Monday, October 20, 2025. The authority would be introduced through the forthcoming Armed Forces Bill and would give personnel a “kinetic…
Key Takeaways from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Address in Doha, Qatar Doha, Qatar – During his official visit to Doha, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a powerful speech, highlighting Pakistan’s steadfast support for Qatar and the wider Muslim community, while stressing the importance of diplomacy, peace, and adherence to international law. Condemnation of Israeli Airstrike…
On 2 December 2025, the Pakistan Army convened an important jirga of elders and notables in Miranshah, attended by the district administration. GOC Miranshah, Major General Adil Iftikhar, welcomed the participants and acknowledged their crucial role in regional peace and prosperity. The jirga reviewed the current security situation, with a briefing on FAK elements attempting…
In one of the year’s most forceful briefings, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Friday criticized what he described as “coordinated anti-army narratives,” warning that such campaigns pose a direct threat to national security. Addressing a nationally televised press conference, the military spokesperson accused a “specific political figure”…
In a bold move, U.S. President Donald Trump on September 25, 2025, signed a presidential memorandum directing federal prosecutors to more aggressively pursue the death penalty in criminal cases within Washington, D.C. Under the order, the Attorney General and the U.S. Attorney for D.C. are instructed to seek capital punishment “in all appropriate cases” and…
Major Adnan Shaheed hailed from a proud and honorable family of Swat. Despite being the son of a post office clerk, his exceptional talent and dedication earned him the rare distinction of graduating from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, UK. Even while on leave, his passion for serving the motherland led him to volunteer…
