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Tens of thousands protest against crackdown on Türkiye’s opposition party

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Tens of thousands of people protested in the capital Ankara on Sunday against a court case that could oust the head of the main opposition on Monday after a year-long legal crackdown on hundreds of its members. Live footage showed crowds chanting for President Tayyip Erdogan’s resignation while waving Turkish flags and party banners. The […]

Pakistan and Türkiye commit to boost trade volume to $5 billion

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Pakistan and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen economic ties by raising bilateral trade volume to $5 billion. The decision was made during the 16th Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting, held in Islamabad on September 8–9. The meeting was co-chaired by Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Türkiye’s National Defense Minister […]

Türkiye cuts all trade ties with Israel over Gaza atrocities

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Türkiye has officially ended all trade relations with Israel in response to its military actions in Gaza. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed the suspension during an emergency session of the Turkish Parliament on August 29. He stated that Turkish ships are now banned from docking at Israeli ports, and Israeli aircraft can no longer use […]

Dar strengthens ties with Egypt, Algeria at OIC

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Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar pledged to strengthen Pakistan’s relations with Egypt and Algeria during his visit to Jeddah. He met both nations’ foreign ministers on the sidelines of the OIC meeting on Tuesday. Dar called the talks a “meaningful interaction” and emphasized increased cooperation and connectivity. He stated that Pakistan seeks broader partnerships in […]

Israel’s Gaza strike ‘war on press,’ says Turkiye

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Turkiye strongly condemned Israel’s recent strike on a Gaza hospital, calling it a direct attack on press freedom. The strike killed at least 15 people, including four journalists. One of them worked for the Reuters news agency, according to Palestinian officials. The bombing occurred at Nasser Hospital, which has seen repeated violence in recent weeks. […]

Erdogan backs inclusive peace talks on Ukraine in call with Putin

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Turkiye supports a peace process involving all parties in the Ukraine conflict. The Turkish presidency released a statement after the phone call, saying Erdogan emphasized Turkiye’s long-standing efforts for a just and lasting peace. Erdogan stressed that Turkiye has pushed for peace […]

CJCSC strengthens defence ties at IDEF 2025 in Turkiye

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Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza represented Pakistan at the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF-2025) in Istanbul, Turkiye. The event is globally known for showcasing the latest advancements in defence technology and military cooperation. General Sahir’s visit underscored Pakistan’s growing focus on international defence collaboration and technological partnerships. On […]

Erdogan hopes for Turkiye’s return to US F-35 program in steps

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is hopeful that Turkiye will rejoin the US F-35 fighter jet program. He believes former US President Donald Trump, now back in office, will honor a past agreement. Erdogan mentioned this while returning from a trip to Azerbaijan, according to the Anadolu state news agency. He added that the delivery […]

A walk of unity: Pakistan, Türkiye & Azerbaijan leaders bond in Khankendi

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a warm and friendly meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, on the sidelines of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit. Following the summit, the three leaders took a symbolic walk through the streets of Khankendi, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and deep-rooted […]