CAIRO – Pakistan has emerged as one of the possible destinations for resettling Palestinian prisoners exiled to Egypt following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Other countries reportedly under consideration include Qatar, Türkiye, and Malaysia, according to AFP. The ceasefire, which took effect on October 10, led Hamas to release all 20 living Israeli […]
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14 Dead as migrant boat sinks in Turkiye
At least 14 people drowned when a rubber boat carrying migrants sank off Turkiye’s Mugla province on Friday. Authorities launched a search and rescue operation immediately. An Afghan survivor reached the mainland and raised the alarm around 1:00 a.m. Another survivor swam to Celebi Island near Bodrum, confirming the disaster. The Afghan survivor said 18 […]
Pakistan, Türkiye team up for shipbuilding and ferry service
Pakistan and Türkiye discussed new opportunities in maritime cooperation on Thursday. The talks focused on joint ventures in shipbuilding and a possible ferry service. Both countries aim to strengthen economic ties and enhance regional connectivity through sustainable initiatives. Officials emphasized that these collaborations could benefit both nations’ blue economy sectors. Federal Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After Doha Talks
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Afghanistan reached an agreement on Sunday for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, following high-stakes negotiations in Doha mediated by Qatar and Turkiye. The agreement aims to end weeks of cross-border clashes and establish mechanisms for long-term peace and stability. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on X (formerly Twitter) that both nations […]
Pakistan Hails Doha Ceasefire with Afghanistan as ‘Positive First Step’
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has lauded the Doha ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan as a “positive and important” milestone toward restoring peace and stability in the region. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dar expressed gratitude for the “constructive roles of Qatar and Türkiye”, emphasizing […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree on Immediate Ceasefire After Doha Talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached an immediate ceasefire after high-level negotiations in Doha, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Sunday. The agreement comes after days of deadly border clashes between the two neighbours. During the 13-hour talks, held under Qatar’s mediation and supported by Turkiye, both sides promised to respect each other’s sovereignty and work […]
Punjab CM lauds Türkiye, Azerbaijan for always standing by Pakistan
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif warmly welcomed visiting parliamentary delegations from Türkiye and Azerbaijan, led respectively by Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, H.E. Professor Dr. Numan Kurtulmu? and Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, H.E. Ms. Sahiba Gafarova. She She lauded Türkiye and Azerbaijan for their unwavering support to Pakistan, particularly for […]
President stresses trilateral cooperation among Pakistan, Türkiye, Azerbaijan
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday underscored the importance of strengthening trilateral economic cooperation among Pakistan, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan to enhance regional connectivity, trade, and prosperity. He was speaking at Aiwan-e-Sadr during a meeting with Dr. Numan Kurtulmus, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, and Sahiba Gafarova, Chairperson of the Milli Majlis of […]
Trilateral Speakers Conference: Pakistan, Türkiye, Azerbaijan pledge stronger ties for regional peace
Pakistan, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan on Monday reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen parliamentary ties, bolster defense collaboration, and work in unison for lasting peace, stability, and prosperity across the region. The resolve was expressed during the Third Trilateral Speakers’ Conference, held at Parliament House here, and chaired by Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. […]
Trump Says Gaza Hostages Likely to Be Freed Monday
(Agencies) – US President Donald Trump told Fox News’ Hannity program on Wednesday that hostages held in Gaza will “probably be released on Monday,” following an earlier announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his proposed ceasefire plan in the war-torn enclave. “I am very proud to announce that Israel […]