ISLAMABAD – Youm-e-Takbeer was celebrated with patriotic zeal across the country on Wednesday in remembrance of nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan on this day in 1998. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), met with Colonel General Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu, Minister of Defence, Azerbaijan, in Lachin, Azerbaijan. ​ 

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump confirms that he asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a call last week not to take military action against Iran that could disrupt Washington’s ongoing nuclear nego-tiations with the Islamic Republic. ​ 

KABUL – Afghan Taliban on Wednesday warned Fitna-al-Khwarij that it is not permissible to fight in any country, especially against Pakistan, in violation of the orders of Ameer. ​ 

Youm-e-Takbeer is being observed across the country today (Wednesday) with patriotic fervor to commemorate Pakistan’s successful nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan yesterday condemned the recent comments made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing his rhetoric as “hate-driven” and “reckless,” and warning of its dangerous implications for regional peace and stability. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, visited General Staff Headquarters, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Aurangzeb on Monday vowed to support the Armed Forces of Pakistan in the upcoming budget, as the national defence is a collective need. ​ 

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court has observed that the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) is not entitled to reserved seats, questioning how independents can join a political party that is not part of Parliament. ​ 

Tel Aviv/Gaza – Responding to a Lebanese report that a new outline for a hostage and ceasefire proposal had been agreed upon in principle by Israel, a senior Israeli official said Monday the deal has been rejected. ​