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China to provide J-10C fighter jets to Pakistan
UK's Financial Times reported that the first batch of combat aircraft is being tested in Chengdu, the base of its manufacturer Chengdu Aerospace Corporation. "They will be transferred to Pakistan once Pakistan Air Force pilots and technicians complete an introduction to the aircraft," a journalist, working with a Chinese military publication, told FT.
Pakistani authorities impose ordinance against fake news
Through a presidential ordinance under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Ordinance 2022, anyone who is found spreading fake news or criticising the state institutions, can face up to three to five years in jail with limited access to bail.
Russian battleplans call for 'overwhelming intensity of fire' on Ukraine
Tanks, trucks and artillery have been spotted just two and a half miles from Ukrainian territory in Russia's Belgorod region as new satellite images reveal convoys and troops hiding in civilian areas and the tree-lines of forests in Soloti and Valuyki - a short distance from Ukraine's Kharkiv region where major military bases are located, the Daily Mail reported.
Pak concerned over presence of foreign terror groups in Afghanistan
Ambassador Mansoor Ahmed Khan said that terror groups like Daesh and Al-Qaeda pose a serious threat to Pakistan as they facilitate, support and operate in tandem with terror groups in Pakistan. Khan also expressed security concerns along the Durand Line, hoping to resolve the matter with the Taliban leadership in Afghanistan.
Japanese PM to join online G7 summit over Ukraine tensions
Kishida said he would make his utmost efforts in lockstep with the G7 and other members of the international community to deescalate and ultimately resolve the crisis on the Russia-Ukraine border, Xinhua news agency reported. Kishida's participation in the Thursday summit, meanwhile, to be hosted by Germany, was announced by Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno.
Aurat march & religious parties come face to face in Pakistan
Rallies of Aurat March, which showcase thousands of females, young and old, marching on the streets of Pakistan, chanting slogans and carrying banners for women rights, have been under severe criticism by religious parties and organisations, who blame the initiative as part of the vested western agenda to damage the Islamic culture and norms in the country.
Truth Social: All you need to know about Donald Trump's new
“Truth Social”, the new social media venture bankrolled by former US President Donald Trump, is reportedly set for launch on the apple app store today, i.e., 21st February. Here’s a report on the details, functionality and the timeline of the launch of the application. “Get ready! Your favorite president will see you soon,” Trump wrote on Truth social announcing its tentative launch.
'Russian forces creating lists of Ukrainians to be killed or sent to camps after occupation'
The US has said it has credible information that indicates Russian forces are creating lists of identified Ukrainians to be killed or sent to camps following a military occupation. The US said it is gravely concerned that a further Russian invasion of Ukraine would produce widespread human suffering.
'Quad is not Asian NATO': Here's what Jaishankar said at Munich Security Conference
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday dismissed the notion that Quad grouping is Asian NATO. He was participating in a panel discussion on 'A Sea Change? Regional Order and Security in the Indo-Pacific' at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2022. Jaishankar opened up on a wide range of topics including China's aggression in Indo-pacific. Here’s what he said at the conference on diverse topics:
Biden accepts 'in principle' meeting with Putin: White House
Psaki's confirmation late Sunday night of a potential Biden-Putin summit followed a statement by the Elysee Palace in France saying the two Presidents have "accepted in principle" a virtual meeting brokered by French President Emmanuel Macron, who held separate phone calls with Biden and Putin on Sunday, reports Xinhua news agency.
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