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Balochistan government plans to implement a convoy system on highways to ensure the safe movement of cargo trucks, passenger coaches, and travelers. The initiative was announced during a meeting with Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry representatives, who raised concerns about attacks on transport vehicles and infrastructure.

The Pakistani government approved supplying 175,000 tonnes of local wheat to the Pakistan Army starting from the 2026-27 crop, defined 'forced labour' in line with ILO 1930 standards, and allocated a Rs4.188bn severance package to Passco.

Field Marshal Asim Munir and Libyan military leader Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar emphasized strengthening bilateral defense ties, discussing regional security and military cooperation. Pakistan signed a multi-billion-dollar deal to supply JF-17 fighter jets and Super Mushak trainer aircraft to Libya in December.

The Pakistan Army team secured first position at the International Pace Sticking Competition 2026 in the UK, winning all major awards including the Overall Team Trophy, Best Pace Sticker, and Best Driver. The nine-member contingent, led by Major Haider Gulzar, competed against 16 international teams. Pakistan has previously won the competition in 2020 and Exercise Cambrian Patrol in 2025, 2024, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with Turkish Land Forces commander General Metin Tokel to discuss enhanced bilateral defense cooperation, regional security dynamics, and cultural ties. The meeting included visits to Pakistan's Naval and Air Headquarters, where maritime and air cooperation were addressed. General Tokel praised the professionalism of Pakistan's armed forces and expressed commitment to strengthening defense partnerships.

A Pakistani army MI-17 helicopter crashed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir due to a technical fault, killing all military personnel on board. The crash occurred near Muzaffarabad during a protest by the Joint Awami Action Committee, though no link was suggested. Rescue teams responded, and a board of inquiry was ordered to investigate the cause.

Lebanese Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Rodolphe Haykal met with Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir in Rawalpindi to discuss regional security, defense cooperation, and strengthening bilateral military relations. Both sides emphasized mutual appreciation for professional excellence and operational contributions to regional stability.

A blast from an explosive-laden car targeting a military train in Quetta, Pakistan, killed at least 24 people and injured over 50. The attack was claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and condemned by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as a 'cowardly' act of terrorism.

The Pakistan army chief visited Tehran to support efforts in ending the US-Israeli war on Iran. The visit follows ongoing discussions between Islamabad and Doha to finalize a memorandum aimed at resolving the conflict.

Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has left Iran after multiple meetings, with Iran sending mixed messages as Pakistani mediators depart Tehran.

Senior US and Iranian officials indicated potential progress in talks to draft a deal ending the Middle East war, though gaps remain. The US expressed optimism, while Iran noted unresolved issues, excluding its nuclear program from initial discussions. Pakistan's army chief, a key mediator, concluded talks in Tehran.

On the 85th day of war, Iran highlights significant gaps in US-Iran peace talks. Pakistan army chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to support mediation efforts aimed at resolving the conflict.

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir, praised by Donald Trump, has built strong ties with Iran's military and intelligence establishment, serving as a back channel between Washington and Tehran. Munir's recent visit to Iran and connections with figures like Qassem Soleimani and Hossein Salami highlight his dual influence with both Trump and Iran's leadership.

Pakistani army chief Asim Munir visits Tehran to mediate renewed US-Iran negotiations amid ongoing tensions. The US maintains a naval blockade and sanctions on Iran, while mediators aim to extend a ceasefire ahead of its expiration. Progress in talks is reported, though Iranian military threats and economic pressures persist.

The Pakistan Army Chief visited Tehran to engage in peace talks aimed at fostering regional stability. The visit highlights efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran.