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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir praised the &ldquo;professionalism, resolve and commitment&rdquo; demonstrated by Pakistan&rsquo;s Armed Forces during Marka-e-Haq, stating that it had &ldquo;enhanced the global stature of Pakistan.&quot;&nbsp; He was addressing participants of the National Security Workshop&ndash;27 at GHQ, Rawalpindi, according to a press release by Inter-Services Public Relations, the military&#39;s media wing. The Pakistan Army defines the period of conflict with India, starting from the April 22 Pahalgam attack to the May 10 conclusion of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, as Marka-i-Haq in May. The army chief said Pakistan was a &ldquo;country of consequence and is destined to reach its rightful place in the comity of nations,&rdquo; ISPR said.&nbsp; The army chief highlighted the &ldquo;fluid regional environment shaped by heightened geopolitical competition, cross-border terrorism, and hybrid threats.&rdquo; Despite complex challenges including &ldquo;externally supported militancy and information-centric warfare,&rdquo; Pakistan&rsquo;s armed forces, intelligence agencies, and law-enforcement institutions continue to demonstrate unwavering professionalism and resolve to safeguard national security,&rdquo; the ISPR quoted him as saying. Participants were also briefed on ongoing &ldquo;national efforts against illegal activities, including the crackdown on smuggling, narcotics trafficking, and organized criminal networks that adversely impact security.&rdquo; Updates were shared on enhanced border controls and the repatriation of illegal foreigners to maintain internal order and protect national interests. Field Marshal Munir reiterated that the &ldquo;territorial integrity, security and protection of every Pakistani citizen is paramount for the Pakistan Army and will not be compromised under any circumstances.&rdquo; He reaffirmed the army&rsquo;s commitment to supporting federal and provincial governments. &ldquo;Coordinated national efforts and institutional synergy are vital for lasting peace, stability and prosperity,&rdquo; ISPR quoted him as saying. The National Security Workshop, run by the National Defence University, brings together parliamentarians, senior civil and military officials, academics, and representatives from civil society.

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir addresses participants of National Security Workshop–27 (NSW–27) at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on November 26. — (ISPR)

Security

Says success earned during Marka-e-Haq 'enhanced the global stature of Pakistan; crackdown on smuggling, narcotics trafficking, and organized criminal networks that adversely impact security continuing.

Field Marshal Munir hails armed forces for defeating India

ISLAMABAD:&nbsp;A suicide bombing left three Pakistani paramilitary personnel martyred at the border force headquarters in Peshawar city on Monday, police told AFP. &quot;Three FC (Federal Constabulary) personnel deployed at the gate were martyred and four others were wounded,&quot; said Peshawar police chief Mian Saeed, adding one assailant detonated explosives and two other attackers were shot dead by the security forces. The attackers struck at 8:10 am (0310 GMT) on the premises located on Saddar Road, one of the city&#39;s busiest routes, just before rush hour. An AFP reporter saw body parts of a suspected bomber lying outside the main gate, which was riddled with shrapnel holes. &quot;The attack has concluded, and a clearance operation is under way to determine whether any unexploded ordnance is present,&quot; Zulfiqar Hameed, the police chief of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, told AFP. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. &#39;Timely action&#39; Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the assault, praising the &quot;timely action&quot; of security forces for averting greater loss of life. &quot;The perpetrators of this incident should be identified as soon as possible and brought to justice,&quot; Sharif said. &quot;We will thwart the evil designs of terrorists who attack Pakistan&rsquo;s integrity.&quot; President condemns attack&nbsp;Pakistan&rsquo;s President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the attack by terrorist belonging to &ldquo;Fitna-e-Khawarij&rdquo; on the FC Headquarters in Peshawar, said a press release issued by President House on Monday. President Zardari expressed heartfelt sympathies with the families of the martyrs and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured, the official press release said. &ldquo;The attack is a cowardly act carried out by foreign-backed external terrorists operating against our beloved homeland,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;The complete elimination of terrorism perpetrated by the foreign-backed terrorist elements is a top priority,&rdquo; President Zardari emphasized. The president paid tribute to the timely and courageous response of the security forces and the police.

‘Three FC (Federal Constabulary) personnel deployed at the gate were martyred and four others were wounded,’ said Peshawar police chief Mian Saeed, adding one assailant detonated explosives and two other attackers were shot dead by the security forces.

Pakistan PM, president condemn terrorist attack on FC headquarters in Peshawar 

ISLAMABAD: &nbsp;The European Union (EU) and Pakistan pressed Afghanistan&rsquo;s de facto authorities to take &ldquo;constructive&rdquo; steps on regional security as cross-border tensions rose in October, according to a joint communiqu&eacute; issued this week by Pakistan&rsquo;s Foreign Office following the seventh EU&ndash;Pakistan Strategic Dialogue in Brussels.&nbsp;Co-chaired by Pakistan&rsquo;s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas, the meeting reviewed progress under the 2019 Strategic Engagement Plan and reaffirmed what both sides called a &ldquo;shared commitment&rdquo; to regional peace, stability and the rules-based international order.&nbsp;Dar said Pakistan remained committed to &ldquo;resolving issues through dialogue between neighbors,&rdquo; while Kallas underscored the EU&rsquo;s emphasis on &ldquo;peaceful solutions, full respect for international law and close cooperation on security challenges.&rdquo;&nbsp;Both sides urged Afghanistan&rsquo;s de facto authorities to help &ldquo;root out terrorism from Afghan soil,&rdquo; warning that regional stability hinged on effective counterterrorism efforts.&nbsp;The communiqu&eacute; noted concern over Afghanistan&rsquo;s &ldquo;deteriorating socio-economic conditions&rdquo; and backed a &ldquo;credible political process&rdquo; aligned with the UN-led Doha framework and the Taliban&rsquo;s previous commitments to the international community.&nbsp;Acknowledging Pakistan&rsquo;s decades-long role in hosting millions of Afghans, the EU stressed that any returns must be &ldquo;safe, dignified and in line with international standards.&rdquo;&nbsp;Both sides also called on Kabul to ensure protection of human rights, &ldquo;especially for women, girls and vulnerable communities.&rdquo;&nbsp;The dialogue also covered trade, migration, climate, food and energy security, and education cooperation through Erasmus Mundus and Horizon Europe.&nbsp;Both reaffirmed strong political commitment to the Generalized Scheme of Preferences, described as a key pillar of EU&ndash;Pakistan relations, while the EU briefed Pakistan on the process toward adopting a new GSP framework.&nbsp;The delegations exchanged views on Ukraine, Jammu and Kashmir and the Middle East.&nbsp;They welcomed the agreement on the first phase of the Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza conflict, urging all parties to respect the ceasefire, implement subsequent phases and allow unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza.&nbsp;According to the Foreign Office, the EU and Pakistan agreed to hold the eighth round of the Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad.

Foreign Affairs

Two sides urge Afghanistan’s de facto authorities to curb terrorism, protect rights and support regional stability, the Foreign Office says after their Brussels strategic dialogue.

EU, Pakistan push Afghanistan to curb terrorism, safeguard human rights commitments

ISLAMABAD: Sahibzada Farhan has made history by becoming the first Pakistani batsman to smash 100 sixes in a calender year in T20 cricket, marking a major breakthrough for the country&rsquo;s limited-overs game.&nbsp;Only Australia&rsquo;s Karanbir Singh (122) and West Indies&rsquo; Nicholas Pooran (103) sit above him on the international leaderboard, underlining Farhan&rsquo;s rise as one of the world&rsquo;s most explosive power-hitters.&nbsp;Farhan has also pulled level with both Karanbir and Pooran for the most T20 fifties in a calendar year, with all three recording 15 each. His tally includes 4 hundreds and 11 fifties, compared with Karanbir&rsquo;s 13 fifties and 2 hundreds, and Pooran&rsquo;s 14 fifties and 1 century.&nbsp;The milestone came on a dominant night for Pakistan, who cruised past Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the T20 tri-series in Rawalpindi on Saturday. Farhan smashed an unbeaten 80 off 45 balls to guide the hosts to a comfortable win.&nbsp;Sri Lanka, still shaken from a heavy opening defeat to Zimbabwe, managed only 128-7 after choosing to bat as Mohammad Nawaz&rsquo;s 3-16 and Abrar Ahmed&rsquo;s accuracy kept them under pressure.&nbsp;Farhan attacked from the outset, racing Pakistan to 47 in five overs before adding 69 alongside Babar Azam. Despite two late strikes from Dushmantha Chameera, Pakistan sealed the chase in 15.3 overs at 131-3.&nbsp;Captain Salman Ali Agha praised his side for delivering a &ldquo;complete game,&rdquo; while Sri Lanka&rsquo;s troubled tour continued with another disappointing outing.

Cricket

Only Australia’s Karanbir Singh (122) and West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran (103) are above him on the international leaderboard.

Sahibzada Farhan becomes first Pakistani batter to hit 100 T20 sixes in a year

ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed eight terrorists during a joint intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa&rsquo;s Bannu district, the military said on Saturday.&nbsp;According to <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" id="isPasted">Pakistan military&#39;s media wing,&nbsp;the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was launched on Nov. 21 after reports about the presence of terrorists in the area.&nbsp;Security forces and law enforcement agencies jointly carried out the raid and &ldquo;effectively engaged&rdquo; the suspects, leading to an intense exchange of fire.&nbsp;The ISPR said eight terrorists linked to the group, referred to by Islamabad as &quot;Fitna Al Khwarij,&quot; were killed in the encounter. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the site.The terrorists were involved in attacks on security forces, law enforcement agencies, and targeted killings of civilians, it said.&nbsp;The statement added that operations in the region have been stepped up under an intelligence-driven campaign aimed at weakening terrorist mobility and dismantling their support networks. A sanitization operation was under way to clear the area of any remaining terrorists, ISPR said, adding that counterterrorism efforts under the &ldquo;Azm-e-Istehkam&rdquo; framework would continue to eliminate foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country.

ISPR says weapons and ammunition were recovered from the site.

Eight terrorists killed in operation in northwest Pakistan: military

ISLAMABAD: A large school of bottlenose dolphins was sighted in Gwadar West Bay, a development that conservationists say reflects the strong ecological potential of Pakistan&rsquo;s coastal waters confirmed by WWF Pakistan on Tuesday.&nbsp;The bottlenose dolphin, one of the most frequently observed marine mammals along Pakistan&rsquo;s shoreline, is commonly found near the Indus Delta, Chiran Island, Ormara, Astola Island and around the Gwadar coast.&nbsp;According to Pakistan&rsquo;s World Wide Fund for Nature 27 species of dolphins and whales have been recorded in the country&rsquo;s waters.&nbsp;The sighting underscores the ecological significance of the northern Arabian Sea, which experts describe as a highly productive marine zone. WWF-Pakistan said the recurring presence of dolphin schools is an indicator of a healthy ocean environment.&nbsp;&ldquo;This frequent occurrence of dolphin schools indicates the good health of our ocean,&rdquo; WWF-Pakistan said, noting that the rich diversity of marine mammals is positive sign for the region&rsquo;s marine ecology.&nbsp;The organization stressed that while such sightings are encouraging, they also highlight the urgency of safeguarding delicate marine habitats.&nbsp;WWF-Pakistan said it aims to raise awareness about the fragile marine ecosystem of Pakistan to promote appropriate management practices that protect dolphins and other marine species.&nbsp;Marine biologists say Pakistan&rsquo;s coastal belt hosts a wide range of marine life but faces mounting pressure from climate change, pollution and unregulated fishing. WWF Pakistan have long urged stronger protection measures to ensure long-term sustainability of marine species.

Climate & Environment

A large pod of bottlenose dolphins spotted in Gwadar highlights the ecological richness of Pakistan’s coastal waters. WWF-Pakistan says recurring sightings signal healthy marine conditions but stress urgent protection amid threats from pollution, climate change, and unregulated fishing.

Large pod of bottlenose dolphins spotted in Gwadar, says WWF-Pakistan

<p style='margin: 0.75rem 0px 0px; font-family: "Atlassian Sans", ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.005em; color: rgb(41, 42, 46); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 2;' id="isPasted">ISLAMABAD: Officers from the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday visited the Pakistan pavilion at the Dubai Airshow 2025 and posed alongside Pakistan&rsquo;s JF-17 Thunder fighter jet, sparking a wave of reactions on social media.<p style='margin: 0.75rem 0px 0px; font-family: "Atlassian Sans", ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; 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text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 2;'>One of the world&#39;s top aviation and defense exhibitions, the Dubai Airshow 2025 attracted delegations from over 100 countries and showcased cutting-edge aircraft and defense technology.<p style='margin: 0.75rem 0px 0px; font-family: "Atlassian Sans", ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.005em; color: rgb(41, 42, 46); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 2;'> <p style='margin: 0.75rem 0px 0px; font-family: "Atlassian Sans", ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; 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The professionalism was praised by some, noting that international defense exhibits are one of the few settings where military personnel from opposing countries interact directly and amicably. Others questioned why, while sporting and cultural exchanges between the two nations are frequently limited, such cordiality is possible in defense circles.<p style='margin: 0.75rem 0px 0px; font-family: "Atlassian Sans", ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.005em; color: rgb(41, 42, 46); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 2;'> <div><div style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-2&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1991460285308440774&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=9d56fa1189c02b8c7d175fa3946fd7b519e4448d&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 546px; height: 749px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div><div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1991428591641587771&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=d3a1c662e2ba718a7a93797d628978d6b3f8a4e4&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 868px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div> While symbolic, the exchange remained strictly professional, reflecting the neutral, technical nature of global defense exhibitions.</div><div style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;">&nbsp;</div></div>

Indian Air Force officers visited the Pakistan pavilion at the Dubai Airshow 2025, posing with the JF-17 fighter jet. Their interaction went viral online, prompting mixed reactions about rare moments of cordiality between the two forces. 

IAF officers visit Pakistan pavilion at Dubai Airshow, sparks online debate

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s UN envoy stressed that meaningful Security Council reform requires abolishing or strictly curbing the veto, rather than adding new permanent members, because expanding veto power would only deepen the Council&rsquo;s paralysis. A post on X by Pakistan&rsquo;s Permanent Mission to the UN, shared the statement by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN during the Debate in the General Assembly on the &ldquo;Right to Veto&rdquo; on Thursday.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1991662255163789421&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=9a25cdff83b41524da909d6c6eeee6cc5642d53c&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 768px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" data-tweet-id="1991662255163789421">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div>Ambassador Ahmad said, &ldquo;the Security Council, which has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, has often been paralyzed or incapacitated, due to pursuit of narrow interests, and the strategic rivalries between its permanent members that lead to the misuse or abuse of the veto.&rdquo; &lsquo;Cascading effect&rsquo;&ldquo;It thus prevents the Council from discharging its duties. And then we also are aware of the &ldquo;cascading effect&rdquo; of the veto that gives the permanent members unmatched influence and profile throughout the UN system,&rdquo; he added. Pakistan&rsquo;s representative said: &ldquo;It comes as no surprise therefore, and past and recent experiences have confirmed that the abolition, or restraint on the use of veto, will have to be an integral part of the reform of the Security Council.&rdquo; &lsquo;Expanded Security Council&rsquo;&nbsp;Ambassador Ahmad said that &ldquo;the existing permanent members, and by the way &ndash; they are pretty much united on that &ndash; they are opposed to any change in the UN Charter that would chip away on their power or privilege as permanent members.&rdquo; &ldquo;And it is for this reason also that Pakistan, together with the Uniting for Consensus (UfC) group, remains opposed as a matter of principle, to the addition of any new individual permanent members on an expanded Security Council,&rdquo; he added. The Pakistani envoy said, &ldquo;More permanent members and more vetoes will only aggravate the problem, and multiply the likelihood of paralysis or inaction by the Security Council.&rdquo; &lsquo;Problem cannot be the solution&rsquo;&ldquo;Let us be clear. The problem cannot be the solution.&rdquo; Ambassador Ahmad said that &ldquo;various proposals have been advanced over the years concerning the veto - ranging from its abolition, to restricting or limiting its use.&rdquo; &ldquo;The alternative is status quo,&rdquo; he added. &ldquo;We believe that the veto right of the existing permanent members should be abolished or at least severely restricted and that the right of veto certainly must not be expanded.&rdquo; He said Pakistan believes that this can be better balanced by, on the one hand, placing restrictions on the use of the veto and, on the other, by enhancing the number and role of the elected members of the Council through larger representation on the Council and thereby changing the threshold for approval of decisions by the Council - to make it more democratic and to serve as an effective check on the use of veto by the permanent members. &ldquo;So currently we have 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members, a ratio of 1:2 &ndash; you increase the elected members to 20, for a ratio of 1:4. That will significantly change the balance of power in the Council in a democratic way &ndash; putting the power to approve or block in the hands of the majority,&rdquo; he said. The ambassador said, &ldquo;What we want is Reform for All &ndash; Privilege for None.&rdquo;

​Ambassador Ahmad said, 'the Security Council... has often been paralyzed or incapacitated, due to pursuit of narrow interests, and the strategic rivalries between its permanent members that lead to the misuse or abuse of the veto.”

Pakistan warns against expanding UNSC’s permanent membership  

ISLAMABAD: World Fisheries Day, marked globally on Nov. 21, has brought renewed attention to the growing pressures on Pakistan&rsquo;s marine resources, with WWF-Pakistan warning that uncontrolled fishing fleets and post-harvest losses are placing the country&rsquo;s coastal ecosystems at risk, according to a press release issued Thursday.&nbsp; The conservation organization called for the urgent implementation of a five-pronged strategy to restore declining fish stocks and improve the livelihoods of coastal communities. Pakistan&rsquo;s marine fisheries sector, which supports around 1 million fishermen and workers in related industries, faces stagnating and, in some cases, declining fish landings due to overexploitation, loss of key habitats, pollution, and the impacts of climate change, according to the WWF-Pakistan.&nbsp; Major post-harvest losses, high bycatch of endangered species, and an unchecked expansion of the fishing fleet are further straining marine biodiversity, it added. &ldquo;World Fisheries Day reminds us of the urgent need to protect our natural habitats and the diverse fauna and flora that are under serious threat due to unsustainable practices and the uncontrolled increase in the fishing fleet,&rdquo; said Muhammad Moazzam Khan, Technical Advisor at WWF-Pakistan. In the statement, Khan outlined a five-pronged plan that he said should be implemented without delay to stabilize the sector and boost economic output.&nbsp; The strategy includes &ldquo;reducing the fishing fleet, improving on-board post-harvest handling in multiday fisheries, establishing shrimp farming clusters along the Sindh and Balochistan coasts, initiating exploratory fishing to sustainably utilize unexploited resources, and diversifying seafood products.&rdquo; &ldquo;Together, these measures can increase production, boost exports, and significantly improve the socio-economic conditions of coastal fishing communities,&rdquo; he said. WWF-Pakistan said the approach would help raise seafood exports and improve incomes along the country&rsquo;s 1,001-kilometer coastline while protecting fragile offshore ecosystems.&nbsp; The organization added that safeguarding these waters is essential as harmful fishing practices pose an &ldquo;extreme threat&rdquo; to the northern Arabian Sea&rsquo;s biological diversity. The organization reiterated that the fisheries sector plays a critical role at the national level. &ldquo;WWF-Pakistan, the country&rsquo;s largest conservation organization, considers fisheries an important sector of the national economy, supporting around 1 million fishermen and those involved in ancillary industries,&rdquo; the statement said.&nbsp; &ldquo;Since its inception, the organization has implemented numerous projects aimed at uplifting the socio-economic conditions of coastal communities, mitigating the impact of fishing on biodiversity, reducing bycatch, and promoting sustainable practices.&rdquo; The organization emphasized that World Fisheries Day is not just a celebration of the sector&rsquo;s value but a reminder of the global challenges facing marine ecosystems and the need for coordinated action to ensure sustainability for future generations. WWF-Pakistan, formed in 1970, operates through 32 offices with a staff of nearly 300 and runs projects across the country focused on conservation, environmental protection, and community resilience, according to the press release.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the Fish Market (WWF Pakistan)

Worldwide Fund for Nature Pakistan calls for urgent implementation of a strategy to restore declining fish stocks and improve the livelihoods of coastal communities.

WWF-Pakistan calls for marine resource protection on World Fisheries Day

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s JF-17 Thunder Block-III was a major highlight at the Dubai Airshow 2025, drawing significant interest, as a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed with a &ldquo;friendly country&rdquo; for the aircraft&rsquo;s procurement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed on Thursday. According to the military&#39;s media wing, the Pakistan Air Force&#39;s JF-17 was &ldquo;a major focal point,&rdquo; noting that several countries expressed interest in acquiring the fighter jet during the event. The jet is currently in service with the air forces of Pakistan, Nigeria, Myanmar, and Azerbaijan, which recently inducted the Block-III variant. Azerbaijan officially confirmed the induction of five jets into its air force during the November 8, 2025, Victory Day parade in Baku, with the Office of the President confirming that the aircraft have entered active service with the Azerbaijan Air Force and Air Defence Force. <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1987130301147914545&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=15030c051fa754a507fe6f4d2911f4fb19c50a51&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 626px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div>The identity of the country that signed the MoU has not yet been publicly disclosed, and no details on the number of aircraft or the financial terms have been released. The ISPR said the MoU represents &ldquo;another important milestone in Pakistan&rsquo;s expanding defence and industrial partnerships.&rdquo;</div> The PAF contingent at the airshow showcased the latest JF-17 Block-III variant, which ISPR described as a reflection of Pakistan&rsquo;s growing indigenous aerospace capability. The Super Mushshak trainer aircraft also featured in the display. On the sidelines of the airshow, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu met senior UAE defence officials, including Lt Gen Pilot Ibrahim Nasser Al-Alawi, Undersecretary of Defence, and Maj Gen Rashid Mohammed Al-Shamsi, Commander of the UAE Air Force and Air Defence. The ISPR said the discussions focused on advanced training cooperation, emerging aerospace technologies, and enhancing operational coordination between the two air forces. <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-2" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-2&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1991521200200380716&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=15030c051fa754a507fe6f4d2911f4fb19c50a51&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 626px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div>&ldquo;The UAE military leadership lauded PAF&rsquo;s modernization initiatives and growing indigenous capabilities, with a shared resolve to further strengthen military engagement through joint exercises, professional exchanges, and forward-looking partnerships,&rdquo; the ISPR said.</div> JF-17 in combatThe highly capable 4.5-generation fighter, jointly developed by Pakistan and China, has become a key addition to the Pakistan Air Force&rsquo;s modern combat fleet, valued for its multi-role capabilities, including air-to-air combat, precision strikes, Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD), and reconnaissance. During the May 2025 conflict between Pakistan and India, the aircraft was frequently utilized for air defence patrols and precision strike missions along the Line of Control, proving its agility and versatility in modern aerial combat. In 2019, JF-17s were used in the Balakot strikes, providing precision targeting and tactical support. These deployments have strengthened the aircraft&#39;s image as a dependable, combat-proven platform, making it more appealing to potential foreign buyers.

Dubai airshow features the JF-17 Thunder Block-III: Courtesy ISPR

Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder Block-III drew international attention at the Dubai Airshow 2025. ISPR confirmed a MoU with a friendly country for its procurement, highlighting the jet’s combat-proven capabilities and export potential.

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