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Erdogan Calls Gaza War ‘Darkest Chapter for Humanity’ in UN Address

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Erdogan Calls Gaza War ‘Darkest Chapter for Humanity’ in UN Address

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has described the war imposed on Gaza as the darkest chapter for humanity during an emotional speech at the UN General Assembly. Erdogan showed heartbreaking images of Palestinian women holding empty pots in hunger and malnourished children suffering from severe food shortages. He said Israel disregards international law and must … Read more

Turkey will handle security issues in Syria with a new operation: Erdogan

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Erdogan made the revelation in a speech to his party members in Ankara, Turkey’s capital. Noting that the new operation will compensate for the “shortcomings”  of the security line on its southern borders Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated that Turkey will resolve its security issues in northern Syria with a fresh cross-border operation. Erdogan … Read more

As Finland and Sweden request for membership in NATO, Turkey sends contradictory signals

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As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took a tougher stance against Finland and Sweden joining Nato, the US struggled to receive clarification from Turkey on the seriousness of its objections to their membership ambitions. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu sent confusing messages to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a meeting at the United … Read more

Why Turkey threatens to block Sweden’s and Finland’s NATO bids

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Turkey has expressed strong opposition to Finland and Sweden joining NATO, but many believe the matter can be resolved through compromises and pressure on Ankara. Helsinki and Stockholm on Wednesday submitted a joint application to join the alliance. New members must be approved by all 30 NATO states. Turkey, which joined NATO in 1952, can … Read more

Families of Azovstal fighters request Turkish president to begin the extraction

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Families of Azov regiment fighters imprisoned at Mariupol’s Azovstal factory made an emotional appeal to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. They urged him to “be a hero” and begin an extraction procedure for all the remaining fighters. A father of an 18-year-old combatant encouraged Erdogan to grab “a historic opportunity to go down in history … Read more

UN chief briefed Turkish president on his talks with Putin and Zelensky

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday. According to a statement from the Turkish Communications Directorate, Guterres informed Erdogan on his talks this week in Moscow and Kyiv. Erdogan stated that Turkey is willing to assist the UN in both evacuations and humanitarian relief efforts. He … Read more

Erdogan tells Putin ‘ready to take initiative’ on Ukraine

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Following his assistance in arranging a Russian-US prisoner swap, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan informed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that Ankara was ready to do more to help end the war in Ukraine. Erdogan’s office said that Putin “thanked” the Turkish leader in a phone call for helping put together Wednesday’s exchange of … Read more

Turkish president announces new measures to cope with currency depreciation

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ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled a new package of measures on Monday to support deposits denominated in Turkish lira, after the currency has lost about 50 per cent of its value against the dollar this year. Speaking at a press conference after a cabinet meeting, Erdogan said Turkey would introduce new measures within … Read more

Qatar, Turkey extend currency swap deal

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DOHA: Qatar and Turkey have announced they agreed to extend a currency swap deal between their central banks, as Ankara’s lira has plunged in value fuelling an economic crisis. According to a joint statement on Tuesday, the two sides “welcomed the signing of the agreement on the extension and amendment of the Turkish lira-Qatari riyal … Read more

Erdogan says Turkey’s rate cuts to go on

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Erdogan US sanctions

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that rate cuts would go on in his country, adding he would not allow Turkish people to be “crushed” by high-interest rates. Speaking in Turkey’s western province of Izmir, Erdogan said his government would not give up its economic policies that focus on production, employment, … Read more

UAE announces $10 billion fund for investments in Turkey

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DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has announced a $10 billion fund for investment in Turkey, the official Emirati news agency WAM said. The announcement comes after Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Wednesday, opening a new chapter in relations between the two … Read more

Turkey faces threat of inflation, currency crisis

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Turkey faces threat of inflation

ANKARA: Turkey’s Central Bank meeting on Thursday was held amid heated debates about the high interest rates and the continued depreciation of the Turkish lira against foreign currencies, Arab News reported. As expected, the central bank cut rates by another 100bps, which sent the lira plummeting to a new record low. On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip … Read more

Erdogan urges Armenia to mend ties with Azerbaijan

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Erdogan US sanctions

BAKU – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday said Armenia should mend ties with arch foe Azerbaijan if it wants better relations with Ankara. Turkey and Armenia have no diplomatic relations, a closed frontier and a long history of hostility rooted in massacres of Armenians under the Ottoman Turks during World War I. The bitter … Read more

Erdogan steps back from threat to expel Western envoys

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ANKARA – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday backed down from his threat to expel 10 Western ambassadors over their joint statement of support for a jailed civil society leader. He spoke after the United States and several of the other concerned countries issued identical statements saying they respected a UN convention that required diplomats … Read more

Turkey’s Erdogan orders expulsion of 10 ambassadors

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ANKARA – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday told his foreign minister to expel the ambassadors of 10 countries including Germany and the United States who appealed for the release of a jailed civil society leader. The envoys issued a highly unusual joint statement on Monday saying the continued detention of Parisian-born philanthropist and activist … Read more

Turkey says to provide support if Afghan people’s rights are protected

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ISTANBUL – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Friday to provide all kinds of support to the Afghan people as long as the Taliban administration protects their rights on every platform. “We will give all kinds of support… as long as the new administration in Afghanistan takes a fair approach in protecting the rights … Read more

Turkey and Taliban in talks at Kabul, President Erdogan

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Friday that Turkey has held its first talks in Kabul with the Taliban. He added that Ankara was still assessing the group’s offer to assist in functioning the international airport. The discussions were apprehended at a facility of the military at the Kabul airport where Turkey’s embassy is momentarily … Read more

Know how much money US spent on ‘failed’ Afghan army

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Know how much money did US spend on 'failed' Afghan army?

The United States has spent $83 billion over 20 years to build a modern Afghan army, which is Rs. 35.95 trillion and 1.6 million in Pakistani rupee. According to the French news agency AFP, the United States provided the Afghan army with warplanes, helicopters, drones, armoured vehicles, goggles that see in the dark, in recent … Read more

Trump lambastes Biden over Afghanistan crisis, demands resignation

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Trump lambastes Biden over Afghanistan crisis, demands resignation

Former US President Donald Trump has demanded the resignation of Biden, saying that the victory of the Taliban is the worst defeat for the United States adding that it is time for Biden to resign over this humiliation. Donald Trump sharply criticized Joe Biden, saying that if he had been president at the time, the … Read more

5 Afghan civilians killed due to direct firing from US forces at Kabul airport: Reports

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5 Afghan civilians killed due to direct firing from US forces at Kabul airport: Reports

At least five civilians have been reported killed due to the direct firing of the US military at Kabul airport. The airport has been closed for all flights amid tensions. A mob of people seeking to leave Afghanistan stormed the runway of Kabul Airport on Monday morning. Five people were reported killed in the chaos, … Read more

Commercial flights cancelled from Kabul airport due to chaos

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Commercial flights canceled from Kabul airport due to chaos

The Afghan capital, Kabul, has seen an unusual rush of people seeking travel abroad from the country’s largest airport since the Taliban took control last night, following reports of a security situation there. U.S. airport security personnel conducted aerial firing to control the chaotic rush. Seeing the situation getting out of control, the management of … Read more

FM Qureshi holds meeting with political delegation of Afghanistan’s leaders

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FM Qureshi holds meeting with political delegation of Afghanistan’s leaders

Foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi held a meeting with a political delegation of Afghanistan’s leaders led by Muhammad Younas Qanooni. In a Tweet, the foreign minister said that all of whom have a vital stake in the country’s future, took place at an extremely critical time. “Our ultimate objective is a peaceful, united, democratic, stable … Read more

Taliban should not be recognized as Afghan government: Boris Johnson

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Taliban should not be recognized as Afghan government: Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that no country should recognize the Taliban as the Afghan government, while it is clear that a new administration will emerge in Afghanistan soon. “We don’t want any country to recognize the Taliban as the Afghan government,” he said in an interview. The British Prime Minister urged the … Read more

Life, property and honour of none shall be harmed, says Taliban

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Afghan Taliban sets up high-level commission to address Pakistan's concerns over TTP

After Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and other government officials left the country, control of Kabul has fallen to the Taliban, who say their fighters are carrying out security responsibilities in various parts of the country and in Kabul. Taliban leaders have issued an order for their “mujahideen” that no one is allowed to enter anyone’s … Read more

US willing to work with Taliban If ‘people’s basic rights are respected’

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US willing to work with Taliban If 'people’s basic rights are respected'

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has said that the United States will recognize the future government of Afghanistan only if it respects the fundamental rights of its people and keeps terrorists out of the country. According to the report, commenting on media reports regarding China’s recognition of the Taliban as a legitimate government, he … Read more

PM Imran, Erdogan Discuss rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan.

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PM Imran, Erdogan Discuss rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday discussed the rapidly growing situation in Afghanistan on a telephone call. According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Media Office, Prime Minister Imran Khan told the Turkish President that Pakistan was taking steps to evacuate diplomatic staff of various countries … Read more

President Arif Alvi reaches Turkey; eyes strengthen Pak-Turkey ties

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President Arif Alvi in Turkey

President Dr Arif Alvi has on Sunday arrived in Turkey on a three-day visit at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Governor Istanbul Ali Yerlikaya, senior Turkish officials and Ambassador of Pakistan Muhammad Syrus Qazi received President Arif Alvi at the Atatürk Airport.

During his stay, the President will hold meetings with the Turkish leadership including his Turkish counterpart.

The President will also be meeting with the leading Turkish businessmen to boost economic cooperation between the two countries.

Both the brotherly countries enjoy excellent relations and the visit of President Alvi will further deepen fraternal ties.

Moreover, the President of Pakistan conferred Pakistan’s civil awards upon Dr. Selami Kiliç (Sitara-e-Imtiaz) and Prof. Dr. Celal Soydan (Sitara-e-Quaid-e-Azam) for their outstanding contributions and services to Pakistan, at a special investiture ceremony in Istanbul.

The fraternal relations between Pakistan and Turkey are deeply embedded in common faith, culture and history and underpinned by exceptional mutual trust and respect.

The strategic relationship between the two countries continues to grow from strength to strength, with an increasing focus on the economic dimension.

The frequent leadership-level exchanges and regular coordination on a range of issues between the two countries signify the commonality of views and strength of the bilateral relationship.

Earlier this week, Minister of National Defence of Turkey General Hulusi Akar (R) undertook a visit to Islamabad, during which he met Pakistani officials.

He called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Prime Minister Imran Khan and reaffirmed Turkey’s full support of Pakistan’s stance on regional and international issues.

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.

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Erdogan Offers To Help US Stabilize Afghanistan

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A day before his first meeting with US President Joe Biden, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey is the “only reliable” country that can bring stability to Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. According to the report, the Turkish president signalled to the United States that it could rely on … Read more

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