Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Iran on Friday to attend the funeral prayers of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. Speaking at the weekly media briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the prime minister will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
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Pakistan, Türkiye sign three MoUs to boost power sector cooperation
Pakistan and Türkiye on Thursday signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing institutional collaboration, technical cooperation and knowledge sharing in the power sector during high-level consultations held in Istanbul. The agreements were signed as part of ongoing cooperation between the two brotherly countries in the energy sector, according to a press release issued […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt call for lasting US-Iran settlement
The Fourth Consultative Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, held in Cairo on Sunday, welcomed, in particular, the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States of America and Iran on June 18. They viewed this important development as a constructive step towards de-escalation and […]
Dar leaves for Cairo to attend regional foreign ministers’ meeting
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departed for Cairo on Saturday to participate in a quadrilateral meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye aimed at discussing regional developments and strengthening cooperation among the four countries. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the meeting, scheduled for June 21, is the […]
Ten-man Paraguay keep World Cup hopes alive with victory over Turkiye
SANTA CLARA: Paraguay boosted their chances of reaching the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Turkiye on Friday, despite playing much of the match with 10 men. The crucial win keeps Paraguay’s qualification hopes alive while also confirming that co-hosts the United States will finish as winners […]
Dar, Turkish Foreign Minister discuss Middle East tensions amid regional unrest
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday, focusing on rising tensions in the Middle East and the need for restraint and diplomatic engagement. During the call, they reviewed evolving regional security situation amid US-Iran exchanges and broader instability, and expressed concern over […]
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Advance Historic Hejaz Railway Revival
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed new cooperation agreements in the railway sector, marking a major step forward for the Hejaz Railway revival project. The agreements are part of a broader regional plan aimed at improving transport links between the Gulf region and Europe through a modern land corridor. According to Saudi media, Saudi Transport […]
Pakistan, Türkiye discuss defense cooperation focused on drones and aerospace systems
Pakistan and Türkiye discussed expanded cooperation in advanced defense technologies, including unmanned aerial systems and aerospace innovation, Pakistan’s military said on Friday, as the two allies deepen strategic coordination shaped increasingly by the demands of modern warfare. The announcement came after Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu held meetings […]
Saad Edhi released after Gaza flotilla detention
Ishaq Dar announced on Thursday that Pakistani humanitarian worker Saad Edhi has been safely released after being detained by Israeli forces while aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. Read More: Saad Edhi detained during Gaza aid flotilla mission In a statement shared on X, Dar confirmed that Saad Edhi and other humanitarian workers had arrived safely in Istanbul following diplomatic efforts […]
Pakistan, Türkiye to form joint team to boost health sector cooperation
Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday announced the formation of a joint team comprising health experts from Pakistan and Türkiye to identify areas where both countries can benefit from each other’s experience in the health sector. He shared these remarks during a meeting with the Turkish ambassador, attended by high-level delegations from […]