The Pakistan Telegraph

Pak-China Strategic Cooperation: A Testimony of Threshold Alliance🧵 “PLA and Pakistan Army are brothers in arms & our relationship will continue to contribute towards safeguarding our collective interests.” – Former COAS Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa Despite too much heterogeneity in terms of culture, history, religion, language, race, economic and political systems & ideological berths, the friendship between Pakistan and China has constantly been on an upward trajectory. Pakistan commenced its strategic relationship with China amid the Cold War period, an era of bipolar world order. Three primary factors that brought Pakistan closer to China were: ◘ Pakistan’s support of China in United Nations forums ◘ The country’s fundamental role in facilitating the Sino-US reconciliation, and ◘ Perceived India as a common threat to both states' national security architectures. However, China immensely supported Pakistan during the Cold War period and helped the country to pursue its nuclear program when it faced the American imposed sanctions in 1989.

Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that, according to a report from the Pakistan Mission in Baghdad, the Al-Sheeb border crossing between Iraq and Iran has been closed since 21 October 2026, suspending the movement of passengers, vehicles and commercial traffic. Al-Sheeb is the only authorised land route for Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq via Iran. No alternative land route can be used without prior approval from the Iraqi government. Currently, entry into Iraq is possible only through Baghdad and Najaf airports. All Ziyarat group organisers have been instructed not to send pilgrims towards the Al-Sheeb border crossing and to inform travellers of the situation in a timely manner.

🇵🇰🤝🇹🇷 Pakistan–Türkiye: A Brotherhood Beyond Borders! Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif cuts a cake to celebrate the Republic Day of Türkiye. Long live Pakistan–Türkiye friendship! ❤️

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Foreign Secretary @asimIahmad warmly welcomed Arab Group Ambassadors at Foreign Office. They exchanged views on further strengthening the fraternal ties between Pakistan and the Arab countries.

Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MİT) captured Ugur Bahadir (code-named "Abdullah"), a key member of Daesh’s Khorasan Province (Daesh-K / IS-K). Bahadir traveled from Türkiye through Iran to enter Afghanistan, eventually reaching Kandahar to coordinate directly with top IS-K commanders. He was actively involved in coordinating recruitment operations and planning attacks targeting neighboring countries in the region. He was apprehended in the border town of Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, and subsequently deported back to Türkiye

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#ISPR Press Release H.E. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) of Pakistan, at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, evolving regional and global security dynamics and avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation were discussed. Both sides exchanged views on regional peace and stability and underscored the importance of sustained engagement and cooperation in areas of shared interest. The COAS & CDF underscored Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its relations with Singapore, emphasising importance of enhanced institutional linkages and constructive engagement for promoting regional peace, stability and security. The visiting dignitary reciprocated strengthening of bilateral ties, appreciated professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged Pakistan's contributions to regional peace and stability.

H.E. Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, was received by Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. The two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting and lead delegation-level talks to review entire spectrum of Pakistan–Singapore relations as well as exchange views on regional and global developments.

BREAKING: North Korean hackers from the state-sponsored group TraderTraitor are behind today's $6.3 billion Binance hack, according to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs.

The BLA, a designated terrorist organization, attacked innocent girls at a college in Noshki, Balochistan, injuring three students, one of them critically. A college is a place for education, not bloodshed. Targeting young girls in their classrooms is not a struggle for rights; it is an attack on freedom and their future.

Iran has built a secret global network of more than 5,000 military-linked agencies to import weapons, explosives and heavy-duty trucks while bypassing the US naval blockade and Western sanctions, according to a Reuters investigation. The network has imported at least $2 billion worth of equipment since January 2025. Even during the war, deliveries continued reaching Iran by land, sea and air, keeping military supplies flowing despite the blockade and sanctions.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif takes a tour of various facilities in the newly inaugurated Pakistan China Friendship Hospital.

General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone, received Pakistani Major General Jawwad Ahmed, the newly appointed Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), at the Southern Zone Headquarters in Agadir on Thursday.

Watch : Pakistani Forces targeted and Destroyed Afghan Taliban Shakin Base

Kharan, Albat | Security Forces Shoot Down Five Drones Security forces foiled an attempted drone attack on a security post in Albat, Kharan district, Balochistan, shooting down all five drones before they could reach their target. No casualties or material damage were reported.

Pakistan's remittances increased by 14% to $10.9 billion in three months. Exports rose by 7.7% to $8.5 billion from July to September, while imports increased by 14.3% to $17.8 billion during the same period. In September, imports surged by 22.7% to $6.2 billion. Foreign direct investment increased by 19.9% to $719.7 million over three months. Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves reached $26.8 billion, including $21.5 billion held by the State Bank.

DG ISPR receives a warm and enthusiastic welcome from youth at an event in Peshawar, interacting with young participants and engaging with them in a lively atmosphere.

The Chairman of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, General Fayyadh Al Ruwaili, visited various military units in the Southern Region of Saudi Arabia, and other stationed allied units along the southern border.

BREAKING: China has officially launched a project to build the world’s first massive mobile artificial island, roughly the size of an aircraft carrier. The semi-submersible, twin-hull platform will be 138 meters long and 85 meters wide. It is designed to be mobile and self-sustaining, with full completion and delivery expected by June 2030. The facility will include six laboratories and be open to research institutions from around the world. Engineers have even explored a nuclear-blast-proof design for the platform. Note: (conceptual visualization)

PNS Rizwan, the Pakistan Navy’s first dedicated missile-tracking, telemetry, and intelligence-gathering ship (in the foreground), and PNS Nasr, a Type 905 replenishment oiler (in the background), docked at Karachi Port.