A high-level Turkiye delegation, led by Ahmet Khan, met with Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan to discuss expanding cooperation in defence, aviation, and technology sectors. The delegation, which included senior executives from Turkiye’s aerospace, drone technology, and defence industries, expressed interest in joint ventures, technology transfer, and setting up manufacturing operations in Pakistan. Read […]
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Turkiye to set up drone assembly facility in Pakistan
Turkiye plans to establish a facility in Pakistan to assemble combat drones, part of Ankara’s global defense expansion strategy. The project involves exporting stealth and long-endurance drones from Turkiye for local assembly in Pakistan. Officials familiar with the discussions said talks have advanced significantly since October. The Turkish and Pakistani governments have declined official comment […]
Turkiye plans drone facility in Pakistan in global defense push: report
Turkiye plans to set up a facility in Pakistan to assemble combat drones, part of Ankara’s drive to boost its defense industry in international markets, according to Turkish officials familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. Talks over the project, which would see Turkiye export stealth and long-endurance drones to be put together in Pakistan, have […]
Iran, Turkiye agree to build $1.6bn Silk Road rail link
Iran and Turkiye have agreed to construct a new joint railway connecting the two countries, creating a strategic trade corridor between Asia and Europe. The Marand-Cheshmeh Soraya rail line will run approximately 200 kilometres (120 miles) from Iran’s Marand region to Turkiye’s Aralik border area. Read More: Dar chairs inter-ministerial meeting to advance Pakistan-Iran ties Iranian […]
Punjab, Türkiye push wider cooperation on flood management, clean transport
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met President of EU Harmonization Committee & Member of Turkish Grand National Assembly Burhan Kaya Turk. She warmly welcomed the Turkish delegation. During the meeting, both sides held a comprehensive discussion on bilateral relations, economic cooperation, environmental issues and parliamentary affairs. She expressed profound gratitude to the government and […]
Turkiye delegation to visit Pakistan amid Taliban tensions
ISLAMABAD – A high-level delegation from Turkiye is scheduled to visit Islamabad next week to discuss escalating tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban regime, aiming to explore a peaceful resolution, The News reported on Saturday. The delegation, confirmed by Turkiye’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, will include the Turkish intelligence chief and key ministers, […]
Türkiye refutes Indian media reports alleging involvement in Delhi blast
Türkiye on Thursday refuted claims made by Indian media outlets claiming that Ankara had a link to the car blast in Delhi earlier this week. A day prior, the Indian government confirmed that it was treating a car blast that killed 12 people and wounded at least 20 others in Delhi as a “terror incident” […]
Türkiye halts C-130 flights following fatal Georgia crash
Türkiye has suspended all C-130 military cargo flights after one of its planes crashed in Georgia, killing 20 people on board. The defence ministry announced the precautionary move on Thursday, saying flights would remain halted until detailed inspections and safety checks are complete. The crash occurred on Tuesday as the aircraft was returning from Azerbaijan. […]
Türkiye’s top officials to visit Pakistan next week over Afghan tensions
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defence Minister Yasar Guler, and intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin will visit Islamabad next week to discuss tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday. He made the announcement while speaking to reporters on his flight returning from Azerbaijan. Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which were […]
Pakistan presents evidence-based demands in Istanbul talks with Afghan Taliban
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi said on Friday that Pakistan had handed over its evidence-based demands to mediators during the Istanbul peace talks with the Afghan Taliban, aimed solely at ending cross-border terrorism. Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban resumed peace negotiations in Istanbul on Thursday — the third round of discussions following […]