RAWALPINDI: Tajikistan’s Minister of Defence, Colonel General Sobirzoda Emomali Abdulrahim, met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Friday, the military said in a statement. Read More: Pakistan, KSA military leaders discuss advancing defence pact According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional […]
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Pakistan committed to CASA-1000 completion, Zardari tells Tajik minister
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday amid terming Tajikistan as a bridge to the heart of Central Asia called Pakistan equally it’s gateway to international waters, as the two states can play a significant role in promoting peace and stability in the region. The president made these remarks during a call-on paid by Defence Minister […]
Pakistan, Tajikistan wrap up ‘Dosti-II’ drill
Pakistan and Tajikistan successfully concluded their joint anti-terrorism military exercise ‘Dosti-II’ on August 9. The week-long drill began on August 4 at the Fakhrabad military base in Tajikistan. Two combat teams from Pakistan Army’s Light Commando Battalion participated in the exercise alongside four special forces teams from Tajikistan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), […]
PM Shehbaz wraps up four-nation tour focused on peace, trade, and climate action
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Islamabad on Friday after completing his four-nation diplomatic tour. The week-long trip took him to Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed his return from Dushanbe and called the tour successful. During the trip, Shehbaz held high-level talks focused on trade, peace, and regional cooperation. The […]
PM Shehbaz meets Tajik president, discusses regional peace and bilateral cooperation
DUSHANBE – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a significant meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on Thursday during his official visit to Tajikistan. The two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation in various sectors, as well as regional and global issues, with a strong emphasis on peace and stability in South Asia. During the meeting in Dushanbe, […]
After Azerbaijan talks, PM Shehbaz heads to Tajikistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for Tajikistan after completing a three-day official visit to Azerbaijan. At Lachin Airport, he was seen off by the Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister, Pakistan’s Ambassador Qasim Mohiuddin, and other diplomatic staff. Before departure, he spoke to the media and highlighted the importance of May 28 for both countries. He […]
Shehbaz Sharif to visit Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan for diplomatic engagements
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan from May 25 to 30, officials confirmed on Saturday. The high-level tour comes just days after Pakistan and India agreed to a rare ceasefire following their worst military escalation in nearly three decades. PM Shehbaz will hold wide-ranging discussions with the leadership of […]
Uzbekistan lifts COVID-19 restrictions on foreign tourists
TASHKENT :Uzbekistan cancelled some COVID-19 restrictions starting from Wednesday and will resume issuing electronic visas for foreigners to open the country to tourists, said the Uzbek special commission on COVID-19. Foreigners arriving in Uzbekistan are still required to hold a vaccination certificate or a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours upon arrival. Otherwise, they […]
PM joins regional leaders at 20th SCO summit in Dushanbe
DUSHANBE (Tajikistan): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday joined other regional leaders at the 20th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of State (SCO-CHS) Summit, in Tajikistan’s capital. On his arrival at Nauroz palace – the venue of the SCO meeting, the prime minister was warmly received by Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon. At the welcome […]
Hundreds of Afghans flee to Tajikistan as Taliban advances
Tajikistan said Wednesday that almost 350 refugees from Afghanistan had crossed into the Central Asian country, fleeing sweeping gains by Taliban fighters as foreign forces withdraw. Border guards in the ex-Soviet country said those feeling included 177 minors, and that two babies had died during the journey to the mountainous and impoverished country. The Taliban’s […]