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U.S. approves sale of advanced technology, support for F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

December 11, 2025 admin

F-16 fighter jet. File | Photo Credit: AP United States has approved the sale of advanced technology and support for F-16 fighter jets, valued at $686 million, to Pakistan. The U.S. Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), in a letter sent to Congress on Monday (December 8, 2025), gave the approval, reported Dawn on Thursday (December…

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US, UK and EU condemn Pakistan military courts over sentencing of civilians

December 24, 2024 admin

Supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan block a highway, during a protest against his arrest, in Karachi, Pakistan May 9, 2023. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S., UK and EU criticized Pakistan’s military courts on Monday (December 24, 2024) over the sentencing of 25 civilians in connection with attacks on military facilities…

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Pakistan’s ruling coalition supports former ISI chief Faiz Hameed’s impending court-martial

August 13, 2024 admin

Former ISI chief Faiz Hameed. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Pakistan’s ruling coalition has hailed the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed in connection with a housing scheme scandal but jailed former premier Imran Khan’s party decided to stay neutral and termed it the army’s “internal matter”. Mr. Hameed served as…

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Thousands protest against military operation in Pakistan

July 19, 2024 admin

Thousands of people rallied on July 19 against a planned operation by the Pakistan military to root out militants along the Afghan border, with at least one protester killed when gunfire broke out, officials and witnesses said. More than 10,000 people waving white flags and calling for peace gathered for the rally in Bannu –…

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