Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Aug. 14

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2025-08-14

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced the establishment of the Army Rocket Force Command to strengthen the country's conventional defense capabilities. Speaking at a ceremony marking Pakistan's 78th Independence Anniversary in Islamabad, Sharif said the new command would be equipped with advanced technology, describing it as a milestone in enhancing national security. He did not provide further details. (......

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