Defence

Pakistan wants programme extended, enhanced to cover Operation Zarb-e-Azb

The missile is capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to a maximum range of 2,750 kilometres

President says Pakistan is already exporting its high quality products to friendly countries

Deal includes two new aircraft and an upgrade of several old ones

Air Chief Marshal says Pakistan plays a "pivotal role" in dealing with conventional threats and non-state actors

The country fulfils half of all defence needs domestically

Minister for defence production says world is showing great interest in purchase of JF-17 owing to cost effectiveness

Pentagon says Russian jets are targeting rebel groups in order to support the regime of President Bashar al-Assad