Russia has delivered nuclear munitions to field storage facilities in Belarus as part of large-scale nuclear military exercises, according to the Russian Defence Ministry, marking a further escalation in its strategic posturing amid tensions with the West. Read More: Allies Russia, Belarus coordinate against “unfriendly countries The drills, which began on Tuesday and will run for three days, […]
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North Korea and Belarus sign friendship treaty amid anti-Western bloc push
PYONGYANG: North Korea and Belarus have signed a “friendship and cooperation” treaty, cementing closer ties between the two sanctioned nations amid their support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. The agreement was finalized during Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s maiden visit to Pyongyang, where he received a lavish welcome from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Read […]
Paralympic opening ceremony faces boycott over Russia flag decision
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO: Seven countries have decided to boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Paralympic Games in protest after Russian athletes were allowed to compete under their national flag for the first time in more than a decade. Read More: Curtain closes on Beijing Paralympics as China and Ukraine star The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) recently […]
Ishaq Dar meets Belarus delegation, vows to strengthen bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Belarusian delegation head Sergei Elink on the sidelines of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers Conference. Dar praised Elink’s participation and emphasized Pakistan’s long-standing friendship and cooperation with Belarus. Both leaders agreed to work on strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties. During the meeting, Dar highlighted Pakistan’s […]
Paralympic Committee lifts partial suspensions of Russia, Belarus
The International Paralympic Committee decided on Saturday to lift a partial suspension of Russia and Belarus imposed since Moscow’s incursion into Ukraine in 2022. This decision, taken at the IPC’s general assembly meeting in Seoul, opens the way for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their own flags at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics next […]
PM Sharif advocates agricultural partnerships with Belarus to transform Pakistan’s farming sector
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted the benefits of agricultural cooperation with Belarus. He believes this partnership will significantly boost Pakistan’s agriculture sector. Following his recent visit to Belarus, he announced plans for joint ventures to manufacture agricultural machinery locally. This collaboration will leverage Belarus’s expertise in the field. During a media briefing, Sharif […]
Belarus invites 150,000 skilled Pakistani workers for nation-building
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Belarus offered to welcome over 150,000 skilled Pakistani workers. This invitation aims to support Belarus’s nation-building efforts. The prime minister made this announcement during his official visit to Belarus, where he emphasized how this opportunity would benefit both countries. During his two-day visit, PM Sharif was warmly welcomed in […]
PM Shehbaz begins two-day visit to Belarus
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has started a two-day official visit to Belarus. He travels at the invitation of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko. A high-level delegation joins the Prime Minister, including key ministers and senior officials. This visit follows President Lukashenko’s significant trip to Pakistan in November 2024. During his stay, PM Shehbaz will meet with […]
Olympics row deepens as 35 countries demand ban for Russia and Belarus
VILNIUS, Feb 10 (Reuters) – A group of 35 countries, including the United States, Germany and Australia, will demand that Russian and Belarusian athletes are banned from the 2024 Olympics, the Lithuanian sports minister said on Friday, deepening the uncertainty over the Paris Games. The move cranks up the pressure on an International Olympic Committee […]
Pakistan, Belarus agree to hold next JEC session soon
Pakistan and Belarus have agreed to hold the next session of the Pakistan-Belarus Joint Economic Commission (JEC) at the earliest to boost bilateral economic engagement. This was agreed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, who met on the sidelines of the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence […]