Defense

Arrest warrant issued for deposed Pakistan prime minister

Islamabad - Muslimchronicle

Pakistan’s accountability court issued an arrest warrant on Thursday for deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. “The accountability court issued bailable warrants for the former prime minister in two cases of alleged corruption today and adjourned (the) hearing until Nov. 3,” one of his defense lawyers, Zafir Khan, told Agence France-Presse (AFP). Sharif and his family members face three cases ofRead more

43 Afghan soldiers killed in attack on military base: officials

Kandahar - Muslimchronicle

At least 43 Afghan soldiers were killed in a Taliban-claimed suicide attack on a military base in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, officials said, the third assault on a security installation this week. Just two soldiers are known to have survived unscathed after the attack on the base in the Chashmo area of Maiwand district in Kandahar province, the defense ministryRead more

Omani-Indian Joint Military Cooperation Committee Meets in India

New Delhi - Arab Today

The joint Omani-Indian military cooperation committee held here on Monday its ninth meeting at the Ministry of Defence building . Mohammed bin Nasser al-Rasbi, Secretary General at the Ministry of Defense, headed the Omani side and G. Mohan Kumar, Undersecretary of the Indian Ministry of Defense, headed the Indian side. The meeting discussed aspects of cooperation between the Ministries ofRead more

Minister of State for Defense Affairs Attends Passing Out Parade in Pakistan Military Academy

Islamabad - Arab Today

HE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah attended Saturday a passing out parade that took place at Pakistan Military Academy, as part of His Excellency's visit to Pakistan. The academy offers a Bachelor of Military Arts And Sciences and is considered one of the most prominent military institutions in the world in its field.Read more

No Doubt the Syrian Government Responsible

Washington - Arab Today

US Defense Secretary James Mattis underlined that "there is no doubt" the Syrian government led by President Bashar Assad is responsible for chemical weapons last week that killed more than 100 people. "This military action demonstrates that the United States will not passively stand by while Assad blithely ignores international law and employs chemical weapons he had declared destroyed," saidRead more

Minister of State for Defense Affairs Meets Singapore's Senior Minister of State

Doha - Arab Today

HE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah met here on Sunday with Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs of the of the Republic of Singapore Dr. Mohamad Maliki bin Osman. During the meeting they discussed bilateral relations and military cooperation and ways to develop and strengthen them. In addition, they discussed topicsRead more

Minister of State for Defense Affairs Meets Singapore's Senior Minister of State

Doha - Arab Today

Chinese Military Serious About Opposing THAAD Deployment

Beijing - Arab Today

The Chinese military is opposed to the deployment of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system in the Republic of Korea, and it is "absolutely not just saying it," said Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense on Thursday. The deployment of THAAD will definitely not make the Republic of Korea any safer, Wu said at aRead more

Algerian Deputy Defense Minister Meets Minister of State for Defense Affairs

Algiers - Arab Today

Lieutenant General Ahmed Gaid Salah, Deputy Minister of National Defense, Chief of Staff of People's National Army in Algeria, met today with HE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, who is currently on a visit to Algeria, leading a military delegation. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations, bilateral military cooperation and means ofRead more