DND News Afghan Taliban are involved not only in hosting global terrorists but have also failed to fulfil the promises they made under the Doha Peace Accord, including the formation of an all-inclusive government, holding elections and ensuring human rights, particularly women’s right to education and equality. Several United Nations reports indicate that the Afghan Taliban regime has become increasingly dangerous for global peace and that drug production has surpassed previous global records. Even then, the love affair between the Afghan Taliban and the United Nations continues. An interesting feature of this love affair is that the Taliban continuously violate the UN Travel Ban and Sanctions Enforcement regime (2021–2026), but the UN has never taken any action against them. According to the George W. Bush Institute’s Taliban Travel Tracker, sanctioned Taliban officials received more than 60 travel exemptions between August 2022 and January 2025. The Institute also documented travel without the required exemptions…

Rawalpindi, 3 November, 2026: Pakistan has conducted successful flight test of first indigenously developed Fa’az air- to-air missile, marking another significant milestone in the advancement of national aerospace and defense capabilities. Equipped with state-of-the-art terminal guidance system, it can engage enemy aerial targets at longer ranges. Fa’az will significantly enhance operational flexibility of Pakistan Air Force, further strengthening the country’s overall defense posture. The successful flight test underscores the technical maturity, innovation and self reliance achieved by Pakistan’s defense industry. The launch was witnessed by senior officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces, along with distinguished scientists and engineers who played a pivotal role in the development of this advanced weapon system. The president, Prime Minister of Pakistan, COAS & CDF and Services Chiefs have congratulated the scientists and engineers on this remarkable achievement.