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 […]
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Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif calls turkish president to extend Eid-ul-adha greetings
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a cordial telephonic conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, extending warm Eid-ul-Adha greetings and best wishes to him, his family, and the people of Türkiye. The leaders reaffirmed their deep-rooted fraternal ties and expressed a strong commitment to further enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye in all areas of […]
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 rejects conflict, urges dialogue at trilateral summit with Türkiye, Azerbaijan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joined the presidents of Türkiye and Azerbaijan at a high-level trilateral summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan, on May 28, 2025. With him were Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir. The summit focused on peace, regional stability, and joint cooperation amid recent tensions with India. Addressing the […]
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 […]
India targets Turkiye, Azerbaijan after losing diplomatic ground in Pakistan conflict
Facing diplomatic isolation in the wake of its recent military conflict with Pakistan, India has taken retaliatory steps against Turkiye and Azerbaijan—two countries that expressed support for Islamabad during the escalation. According to Indian media reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has begun rolling back business ties with Turkish and Azerbaijani entities in apparent protest […]
Low expectations from Russia-Ukraine talks in Türkiye: US secretary of state
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that there should not be high expectations from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Türkiye. He added that any breakthrough in the talks is more likely to occur after a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. High-level talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations […]
Indian travellers boycott Turkiye, Azerbaijan over Pakistan support
Indian travel to Turkiye and Azerbaijan has plummeted following both countries’ public support for Pakistan during its recent military conflict with India. Leading travel platforms report sharp declines in bookings and surging cancellations, as Indian tourists shift their holiday plans to alternate destinations. According to travel giant MakeMyTrip, bookings to Turkiye and Azerbaijan have dropped […]
Türkiye backs Pakistan’s stance amid Pahalgam tensions, urges calm in south asia
Türkiye has announced its support for Pakistan’s position following heightened regional tensions after the April 22 Pahalgam incident in Indian-occupied Kashmir. During a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, Turkish Ambassador Dr. Mehmet Irfan Nezıroğlu emphasized the need for restraint and peaceful resolution in the region. He expressed solidarity with Pakistan, urging all […]
Strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Türkiye, tremors felt across Europe
A powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck Türkiye on Wednesday, shaking several parts of the country, including Istanbul. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the epicenter was located 21 km southeast of Marmara Ereglisi, at a depth of 10 km. Many people rushed outdoors in panic as the ground shook multiple times within 40 minutes. […]