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Dirilis Ertugrul actor Celal Al arrives in Pakistan to assist flood affectees

Dirilis Ertugrul actor Celal Al
  • Dirilis Ertugrul actor Celal Al, who portrayed his role as Abdul Rehman Alp visits Pakistan to assist the flood affectees in Pakistan
  • Celal Al, also known as Abdul Rehman Alp has urged the people of the world to help the people devastated by the floods in Pakistan

Dirilis Ertugrul actor Celal Al, who portrayed his role as Abdul Rehman Alp visits Pakistan to assist the flood affectees in Pakistan., BOL News reported on Tuesday. 

As per the details, children of the flood-affected areas gathered around Celal Al when he arrived with household things and rations along with him.

The Dirilis Ertugrul actor writes in his Instagram post captions:

“Turkey Zindabad! Pakistan Zindabad ! #Pakistan #Karachi.”

“One in 3 #Pakistan, which is under water, is trying to heal the wounds of the flood disaster. We have 40 million people homeless, thousands of dead, many orphaned brothers,” he added.

Celal Al, also known as Abdul Rehman Alp has urged the people of the world to help the people devastated by the floods in Pakistan as the situation in the flood-hit areas is getting worse.

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PM Imran, Turkish Defence Minister Discuss Historic Pak-Turkey Fraternal Ties

PM Imran Turkish Defence Minister

Turkish Minister for Defence Hulusi Akar, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Wednesday (today).

The Prime Minister conveyed his cordial greetings for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the brotherly Turkish people during his meeting with the Turkish Defence Minister.

Welcoming the delegation, he highlighted historic fraternal ties between Pakistan and Turkey, marked by unique mutual trust and mutual support.

PM Imran also expressed deep concern over the forest fires in Turkey, reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity and also reiterated readiness to extend all possible assistance to help cope with this calamity.

The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the existing level of bilateral defence cooperation.

Prime Minister Imran Khan also thanked for Turkey’s strong and consistent support to Pakistan on all issues, particularly the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

On regional issues, the premier shared Pakistan’s perspective on the Afghan peace process. “A negotiated political settlement was the only way forward,” he added.

PM Imran also expressed hope that the Afghan leaders would recognize the importance of international convergence on the way forward and achieve an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political settlement.

The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan will continue to make every effort to help advance the Afghan peace process and to realize a political solution.

On the other hand, the Turkish Minister for Defence conveyed warm greetings from President Erdogan and reiterated Turkey’s support to Pakistan on all issues, including Jammu and Kashmir.

He concurred with Prime Minister Imran Khan on enhancing cooperation in all areas to the mutual benefit of both the countries, including in the defence field.

He also underlined Turkey’s efforts to promote a political solution in Afghanistan.

Mr. Hulusi Akar is visiting Islamabad as part of frequent high-level exchanges between Pakistan and Turkey for consultations on important bilateral and regional issues.

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Pakistan, Turkey agree to enhance cooperation in the field of defence production

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General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, who is on official visit to Turkey, called on General Hulusi Akar (Retd), Minister of National Defence, at Ankara. According to the statetement by the Inter Services Public Realtions (ISPR), CJCSC also had separate meetings with General Yasar Guler, Commander Turkish Armed Forces and Chiefs of … Read more

32 Pakistanis Deported From Turkey

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Over 32 Pakistanis, who were residing illegally in Turkey, have been deported. As per the details, the deported Pakistanis have arrived in the country via Turkish Airlines. FIA is investigating deported Pakistanis at the airport. After checking the travel documents, 26 passengers have been detained. On the contrary, 6 passengers have been allowed to go … Read more

Turkey: Casualties from deadly quake surges to 51

Turkey Earthquake death toll

The casualties from an earthquake in Turkey’s Aegean region surged to 51 on Sunday, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay told. The country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said on Sunday, there have been 850 aftershocks with 40 stronger than magnitude-4.0. Search and rescue activities continue in the Aegean province of Izmir. At least 896 people … Read more

Turkey Earthquake: PM, President commiserate with the bereaved families

Turkey Earthquake PM President sorrow

Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Dr Arif Alvi express deep sorrow over the devastation and loss of lives caused by severe earthquake in Turkey.

Taking to Twitter, the premier conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the President of Turkey and prayed for early recovery of the injured.

“My condolences to President Erdogan & the people of Turkey on the loss of precious lives in Izmir earthquake. We stand with the Turkish nation, offering every help we can give. We can never forget the way Turkey stood with us when the devastating earthquake hit Pak & AJK in 2005.”

On the other hand, the President said Pakistan equally shares the grief of Turkish brothers and sisters in this hour of trial.

He asked his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to convey sincere condolences from the people of Pakistan to the families of victims.

President Alvi, in his tweet wrote, “It is with great sadness that we receive news of earthquake that hit Izmir. Excellency & brother Erdogan please convey sincere condolences from people of Pakistan to families of victims, we commisserate with all those who are affected & pray for early recovery of the injured.”

Earlier in a day, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has extended Pakistan’s offer to dispatch relief teams and field hospitals for rehabilitation of quake-affected people.

The Turkish Foreign Minister thanked on behalf of his leadership for best wishes and the offer of assistance.

He said if Turkey needs any material support, it will accept Pakistani brothers’ offer first of all.

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Turkey Earthquake: FM Qureshi dials Turkish counterpart to offer help

Turkey Earthquake

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has on Saturday dialed his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu to offer condolences over the loss of lives and property due to earthquake in the country.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for early recovery of the injured.

He said the Pakistan government and the entire nation stand by their Turkish brethren in this difficult moment. He also offered every sort of help to them.

The Foreign Minister extended Pakistan’s offer to dispatch relief teams and field hospitals for rehabilitation of quake-affected people.

The Turkish Foreign Minister thanked on behalf of his leadership for best wishes and the offer of assistance.

He said if Turkey needs any material support, it will accept Pakistani brothers’ offer first of all.

Earlier, in a statement, the Foreign Office spokesman expressed deep grieve and lament over the devastation caused by the tragic incident in Turkey.

The Foreign Office spokesman said, “Extremely anguished by news of the earthquake in Izmir, #Turkey, and people reportedly trapped in demolished buildings. Like always, people of Pakistan are in strong solidarity with their Turkish brethren. Our best wishes and prayers!.”

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Shibli Faraz saddened over tragic Turkey earthquake incident

Shibli Faraz

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz has expressed deep lament over the devastation caused by severe earthquake in Turkey.

In a statement on Twitter, he said Pakistan equally shares the grief of Turkish brothers and sisters in this hour of trial.

The Information Minister commiserated with the bereaved families and prayed for early recovery of the injured in the earthquake.

On the other hand, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi felt deep grief over the severe earthquake in Izmir city of Turkey.

In his tweet, the foreign minister wrote, “Prayers for our Turkish brothers and sisters affected by the terrible earthquake in #Izmir. Pakistan stands by Turkey in support and solidarity.”

He vowed that Pakistan will always stand with his brotherly country through ups and downs.

A strong earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter scale had felt in Turkey.

According to the US Geological Survey, an earthquake measuring 17 on the Richter scale struck 17 kilometres off the coast.

However, no casualties reported in the latest reports from Turkey, but images from Izmir show buildings collapsing in the aftermath of the quake.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake affected Greece and Crete.

Furthermore, frightened by the tremors, people took to the streets in a state of fear and chaos.

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Earthquake in Turkey: FM Qureshi expresses lament over the devastation

Earthquake in Turkey Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has expressed deep sorrow over the severe earthquake in Izmir city on Turkey’s Aegean coast.

In his tweet, the foreign minister wrote, “Prayers for our Turkish brothers and sisters affected by the terrible earthquake in #Izmir. Pakistan stands by Turkey in support and solidarity.”

He vowed that Pakistan will always stand with his brotherly country through ups and downs.

Earlier, in a statement, the Foreign Office spokesman expressed deep grieve and lament over the devastation caused by the tragic incident in Turkey.

The Foreign Office spokesman said, “Extremely anguished by news of the earthquake in Izmir, #Turkey, and people reportedly trapped in demolished buildings. Like always, people of Pakistan are in strong solidarity with their Turkish brethren. Our best wishes and prayers!.”

A strong earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter scale had been felt in Turkey.

The epicentre was reported below the Aegean coast in Turkey, however; no tsunami alert was issued.

According to the US Geological Survey, an earthquake measuring 17 on the Richter scale struck 17 kilometres off the coast of the western Turkish province of Izmir.

However, no casualties were reported in the latest reports from Turkey, but images from Izmir show buildings collapsing in the aftermath of the quake.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake affected Greece and Crete.

Furthermore, frightened by the tremors, people took to the streets in a state of fear and chaos.

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FM Qureshi telephones Turkish counterpart to discuss matters of mutual interest

FM Qureshi telephones Turkish counterpart

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday held telephonic conversation with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu and discussed bilateral relations with him.

The Foreign Minister felicitated Mevlut Cavusoglu on Turkey’s 97th Republic Day. He lauded Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s clear stance against the growing trend of Islamophobia.

The Turkish Foreign Minister said Prime Minister Imran Khan’s statement about Islamophobia is commendable.

FM Qureshi thanked the Turkish Foreign Minister for supporting Pakistan on FATF. Turkey’s Cavusoglu appreciated Pakistan’s efforts regarding successful implementation of the FATF action plan.

Expressing grief over the Peshawar blast, he expressed condolence with Qureshi over the loss of precious lives in the incident.

Earlier in a day, Shah Mahmood Qureshi telephoned his Afghan counterpart Mohammad Hanif Atma and said peace in Afghanistan linked with peace and stability of region.

Qureshi said intra Afghan dialogue provides an excellent opportunity for peace and the Afghan leadership must seize this opportunity.

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President Arif Alvi congratulates Erdogan on natural gas discovery

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President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday congratulated Turkish leadership and people as the country on Friday discovered a natural gas reserve in the Black Sea. In the felicitation message, the President congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the people of Turkey, on their ‘biggest’ natural gas discovery in the Black Sea. I must congratulate … Read more