👨‍🏭🇵🇰🤝🇹🇷 NEW: Türkiye to Assemble Next-Gen Combat Drones in Pakistan.

A major leap in bilateral defense cooperation is taking shape as Türkiye moves toward establishing a facility in Pakistan to assemble advanced, long-endurance next-generation combat drones a development emerging from intensive discussions between both nations.

The planned facility is expected to support the assembly of stealth-oriented and high-endurance UAV platforms, significantly expanding Pakistan’s access to cutting-edge drone technology.

This initiative represents one of the most substantial collaborative steps yet in the defense partnership, aligning with broader efforts to enhance co-production, deepen technical collaboration, and position both nations at the forefront of rapidly evolving UAV warfare and intelligence capabilities.

The program would mark a new chapter in cooperation, elevating joint capabilities and reinforcing a shared vision of long-term technological and security alignment.

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👨‍✈️🇵🇰🤝🇹🇷 UPDATE: Türkiye Positions Pakistan as a Core Partner in the KAAN 5th-Gen Fighter Program

Türkiye is taking a decisive step toward deeper strategic cooperation by preparing to formally bring Pakistan into the KAAN 5th-generation stealth fighter project. This move follows a series of major defence-industrial initiatives, including drone co-production and technology transfer—designed to strengthen Pakistan’s aerospace ecosystem ahead of larger joint ventures.

Ankara’s accelerated drone collaboration with Pakistan is increasingly viewed as a foundation-building phase, aimed at aligning industrial capacity, establishing shared R&D channels, and reinforcing trust as both nations move toward co-development of next-generation combat platforms. The message from Türkiye is unmistakable: Pakistan is seen as a dependable, high-value strategic partner.

With Pakistan potentially participating in areas such as component manufacturing, avionics work, and long-term modernisation cycles, the partnership marks one of the most meaningful evolutions in the defence relationship.

🇵🇰 Projected Look of Pakistan’s Air Fleet by 2035

If current projects progress as expected, Pakistan could field one of the most diverse and modern combat aviation line-ups in the region:

KAAN 5th-Generation Fighter (possible joint production/industrial integration)

Project AZM / 5th-Gen Indigenous Program (PAF’s long-term stealth development track)

J-35 5th-Generation Fighter (potential acquisition window aligning with PAF timelines)

J-10C (expanded fleet with advanced avionics and weapons)

JF-17 PFX (next-stage evolution of the Thunder line)

JF-17 PFX Alpha (lightweight, high-agility concept platform)

Upgraded F-16s (modernised avionics & extended service life)

High-End UAVs & Loyal Wingmen

This combination would give Pakistan a multi-tiered force structure built around 4.5-gen and full 5th-gen platforms, supported by a growing ecosystem of advanced UAVs, significantly strengthening airpower, industrial autonomy, and future strategic depth.

By opening the door to KAAN participation and expanding high-tech collaboration, Türkiye is signalling a long-term vision: a deeply integrated defence partnership with Pakistan based on shared trust, aligned interests, and co-development of next-generation military capabilities.

Exciting future ahead. Pakistan Zindabad 🇵🇰

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⛰️⚡🇵🇰 BREAKING: GE Vernova Explores New Hydropower Investments in Pakistan

US energy major GE Vernova has entered fresh discussions with Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy to explore new hydropower and energy-storage projects, signalling renewed international interest in the country’s clean-energy shift.

The engagement follows meetings with the company’s hydro leadership, who highlighted Pakistan’s strong potential for large-scale renewable expansion. Officials note the country is pushing toward a higher share of clean generation, with recent government statements placing it near 56%, though independent sector updates indicate figures closer to the mid-40% range.

GE Vernova’s interest underscores a growing appetite among global energy players to tap into Pakistan’s evolving power landscape and its long-term renewable ambitions.

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🇵🇰🤝🇮🇩 BREAKING: Pakistan & Indonesia Set to Sign 10 MoUs During Presidential Visit

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has arrived in Islamabad for a two-day state visit, with both sides preparing to finalise a substantial package of agreements aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation.

Pakistan and Indonesia are expected to sign around 10 MoUs covering trade, IT, defence, tourism, investment, health, education, and cultural collaboration.

The visit marks a major step toward expanding economic and strategic ties between the two nations, with discussions also touching on deeper regional cooperation and future partnership frameworks.

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🚀🇵🇰Pakistan’s Ballistic & Cruise Missile Capabilities at a Glance

This overview highlights Pakistan’s publicly known missile programme, covering a spectrum of short, medium, and long-range ballistic missiles, alongside advancing cruise missile systems.

The graphic illustrates missile ranges stretching from tactical platforms (~60–300 km) to strategic systems reaching up to ~2,750 km, reflecting a layered and flexible deterrence structure. Families such as the Hatf, Shaheen, and Ghauri series are designed for different operational roles, from battlefield scenarios to long-range strategic coverage.

Range map further show how these systems extend coverage well beyond national borders, underlining the depth and reach of the programme.

Note: These represent capabilities publicly disclosed or observed. What exists beyond the public eye within reserves, classified programmes, or undeclared stockpiles remains unknown, and only time would reveal the full extent of what lies behind the curtains.

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🚨📊🇵🇰 BREAKING: Pakistan Plans IMF Exit After 2027, Targets Economic Self-Reliance

Pakistan has begun internal planning to avoid returning to the IMF once its current bailout programme concludes in 2027, signalling a shift toward long-term economic self-reliance and reduced dependence on external financing.

The discussions are centred around boosting exports, strengthening foreign exchange reserves, and implementing deep structural reforms to stabilise the economy beyond IMF oversight. Officials have highlighted export-led growth as a key pillar of this strategy, with ambitious targets under consideration for the latter part of the decade.

The move reflects a growing intent within policymaking circles to make the ongoing IMF programme the country’s last, provided reforms stay on track.

The planning assures Pakistan’s broader push to reset its economic trajectory through discipline, growth, and sustainability.

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🌍💸🇵🇰 Overseas Pakistanis Power Economy with $38bn in Annual Remittances

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has hailed overseas Pakistanis as the backbone of the national economy, highlighting that they send home over $38 billion in remittances each year.

These inflows are crucial for Pakistan, helping stabilise foreign exchange reserves, narrow the current account gap, support household consumption, and reduce reliance on external borrowing. During periods of economic pressure, remittances often act as a shock absorber, providing steady dollar inflows when exports or investments slow.

To further strengthen this lifeline, Pakistan needs to offer stronger financial security and investor confidence to overseas Pakistanis. Clear policies, protection of capital, transparent taxation, and reliable legal safeguards can encourage the diaspora to invest more in real estate, industry, startups, and infrastructure, rather than limiting their contribution to remittances alone.

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🇵🇰🤝🇹🇷 BREAKING: Pakistan Completes Delivery of 52 Super Mushshak Trainer Aircraft to Turkey

Pakistan has successfully completed the delivery of all 52 MFI-395 Super Mushshak trainer aircraft to Turkey, marking the conclusion of a long-running defence aviation programme between the two countries.

The aircraft, produced by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), are intended to strengthen Turkey’s basic flight training capabilities and support the development of future military pilots.

This milestone highlights growing defence and aerospace cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey, reinforcing strategic ties and showcasing Pakistan’s expanding role as a defence exporter.

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⚡️🇮🇳 This incident took place in India when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attempted to remove a Muslim woman’s veil while presenting her with an award for excellence in medicine.

People fail to realise that this is exactly what Muhammad Ali Jinnah had foreseen. He understood the challenges Muslims would face and worked to protect us from such situations.

Indian Muslims were given the option to migrate to Pakistan, yet those who chose to remain are now experiencing the consequences of that decision. Had it not been for Jinnah and his companions, we Pakistanis would likely have faced similar treatment.

This is precisely why the Two-Nation Theory exists.

Alhamdulillah for Pakistan. Long live my beautiful nation 🇵🇰

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🚨🇵🇰🤝🇱🇾 BREAKING: Pakistan Secures Major Multi-Billion Dollar Defence Deal with Libyan National Army

Pakistan has reached a massive defence agreement valued at over 4 billion dollars with the Libyan National Army, following a high-level meeting in Benghazi between Pakistan’s COAS / CDF General Asim Munir and LNA Deputy Commander Saddam Khalifa Haftar.

This is being described as one of Pakistan’s largest weapons export deals to date and includes land, air and naval capabilities, with the possibility of JF-17 fighter jets also forming part of the package.

Pakistani officials stated that this agreement does not violate UN restrictions. While the embargo technically exists, Pakistan has clarified that it does not apply to this category of defence sales under the way the deal has been structured.

Libya and Pakistan share historic ties and deep brotherhood, and this deal stands as a remarkable testament to their long-standing relationship, mutual respect and growing defence cooperation.

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“Eat grass or go hungry, but we will get our own nuclear bomb”. - Bhutto

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“Unity, Faith, Discipline.” - Muhammad Ali Jinnah

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🇵🇰 25th December – Honouring the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Today we remember the man who gave us identity, dignity and a homeland, the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. A leader whose determination, vision and courage carved Pakistan onto the map of the world.

Quaid… the nation misses you deeply. We truly wish you had lived longer… to guide what you created, to lead this nation to the heights it deserved, and to shape Pakistan into exactly what you dreamed for us. Your principles of Unity, Faith and Discipline remain a light for us, even today.

We owe you for every breath we take in a free homeland. Your struggle, sacrifice and leadership will never be forgotten.

May Allah grant you Jannatul Firdous. Ameen. 🇵🇰🤍

Pakistan Zindabad!

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🚨🇵🇰🤝🇦🇪 NEW: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is set to visit Pakistan on Dec 26 for an official visit.

Both sides are expected to review bilateral relations and discuss cooperation in trade, investment and development.

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This will never be forgotten. 🥀

🇵🇰🇹🇷🇸🇦 A New Muslim Security Architecture in the Making?

According to Reuters and Bloomberg, Türkiye is exploring the possibility of joining the Pakistan–Saudi Arabia mutual defence framework. If this materialises, it could mark the first real step toward a Muslim collective security bloc something resembling a Muslim-NATO.

Let’s be clear: this is not yet final, but the direction alone is geopolitically massive.

🔹 Why this matters

This isn’t just another defence MoU. What’s being discussed has Article-5-style style implications:

Attack one, and you provoke a collective response.

That principle alone would fundamentally change the strategic calculations of anyone threatening the Muslim world.

🔹 The strategic balance

Each country brings something critical to the table:

🇵🇰 Pakistan

- A battle-hardened military, actively engaged in counter-terrorism

- Decades of real combat experience, not just theory

- Nuclear capability, providing ultimate strategic deterrence

🇹🇷 Türkiye

- A rapidly advancing military-industrial base

- Indigenous drones, missiles, naval platforms, and air defence systems

- Strategic access to Europe, the Black Sea, and the Middle East

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

- Financial and energy power

- Ability to sustain long-term defence infrastructure

- Strategic depth in the Arab and Islamic world

Manpower. Technology. Resources.

That is a complete security ecosystem.

🔹 A reality check

Yes, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia do not align on every regional issue. Their policies have clashed before, and that cannot be ignored.

However, Pakistan is uniquely positioned here:

- Trusted by Riyadh for decades, dating back to Pakistan’s founding

- Bound to Türkiye through deep historical, military, and economic ties

- Viewed by both as a neutral, reliable stabilising force

If anyone can act as the glue, it’s Pakistan not that it can intervene in their rivalry but rather bring them together on the table and apply diplomacy.

🔹 The bigger picture

NATO started with just a handful of countries. Expansion came later.
Now imagine a similar framework, exclusive to Muslim countries.

A unified defence umbrella based on collective security, not nationalism, but Ummah-centric security, would return the Muslim world to the global stage as a serious, unignorable force.

Not to threaten others.
Not to destabilise regions.
But to ensure security, deterrence, and sovereignty.

🔹 Final thought

Türkiye’s technology.
Pakistan’s manpower, experience, and deterrence.
Saudi Arabia’s economic and energy strength.

If Riyadh and Ankara resolve their differences, this triad could become the foundation of the most powerful Muslim security alliance in modern history.

From Pakistan’s perspective?
This is strategically brilliant and should be pursued decisively.

The world is changing.
And for once, the Muslim world may be changing together.

🔹 A note on realism and expectations

It’s important to be clear-eyed about this.

The Muslim world is not monolithic. Every Muslim country has its own political system, priorities, alliances, and way of doing things. Differences of opinion are natural and completely understandable. It’s unrealistic to expect that every Muslim country would immediately line up and say “yes, we want to join”.

There will be pushback.
There will be disagreements.
There will be political friction.

This is exactly what NATO experienced in its early years and throughout its expansion phases and any emerging alliance of this nature would face the same growing pains.

We’ve already seen discussions and speculation around other countries like Qatar potentially showing interest in deeper defence coordination. That alone tells us this is an evolving process, not something that happens overnight.

For now, the Pakistan–Saudi Arabia mutual defence agreement, signed last year, remains untested and given current global dynamics, there has been no situation requiring it to be tested.

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Pakistan Comes First 🇵🇰

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