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Arab nations welcome U.S. President’s Gaza peace initiative

Arab Nations Welcome U.S. President's Gaza peace initiative

Several key Muslim nations have expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent efforts to broker a ceasefire and peace plan in Gaza.

In a joint statement, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar the Arab Republic of Egypt welcomed the initiative and announced their readiness to assist both parties in finalizing and implementing the proposed agreement.

The statement emphasized the importance of working together to end the violence and ensure lasting peace in the region.

Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority also welcomed the efforts, as did French President Emmanuel Macron, who described President Trump’s ceasefire push as a significant step toward promoting peace and stability in the region. “There must be an immediate end to the war and the release of all hostages,” Macron said, calling the initiative “a vital step toward regional peace.”

President Macron also urged Hamas to release all hostages, stating they have no other option. He called on Hamas to accept the plan in order to pave the way for long-term peace and reconciliation. “France stands committed to supporting sustainable peace, regional stability, and the protection of human lives,” the French President added.

The Palestinian Authority reiterated its willingness to work with the United States toward a two-state solution as the basis for lasting peace.

Israel Apologizes to Qatar Over Doha Strike:

In a related development, Israel has issued an apology to Qatar over a recent strike in Doha. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret over the casualties and assured the Qatari leadership that such an incident would not be repeated.

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Jennifer Lopez refused entry at Istanbul chanel store

Jennifer Lopez refused entry at Istanbul chanel store

ISTANBUL: Pop icon Jennifer Lopez encountered an unusual situation during her recent visit to Istanbul, Türkiye, when she was refused entry to a high-end Chanel boutique. The incident occurred while the singer was in the city as part of her ongoing “All Night: Live in 2025 Tour,” which is scheduled to wrap up on August … Read more

Turkiye urges global action against Israel’s Gaza plan

Turkiye urges global action against Israel’s Gaza plan

Turkiye  the international community to take urgent action to prevent Israel from moving forward with plans to seize control of Gaza City, under a proposal announced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a strongly worded statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s intentions, accusing Netanyahu’s government of pursuing “genocide” and attempting to forcibly displace … Read more

Naval chief awarded Legion of Merit by Turkish Armed Forces

Naval chief

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf, undertook an official visit to Turkiye, during which he was conferred the prestigious Legion of Merit by the Turkish Armed Forces. The award was presented by Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces, Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu, in recognition of Admiral Naveed Ashraf’s efforts to strengthen defence … Read more

PM Shehbaz departs to Iran after Turkiye’s visit

PM Shehbaz

ISTANBUL: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif departed to Iran after concluding his two-day official visit to Turkiye. The prime minister will arrive in Tehran where he would meet the Iranian leadership. At the airport, the prime minister was seen off by Minister of National Defense of Turkiye Yasar Guler, Deputy Governor Istanbul Ilker Haktankacmaz, President … Read more

Erdogan lauds Pakistan’s policy of dialogue, dispute resolution

Erdogan

ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasising brotherly Pakistan-Turkiye ties, appreciated Pakistan’s prudent policy that prioritized dialogue and reconciliation in resolving disputes. “We highly appreciate the prudent, patient policy of the Pakistani state that prioritizes dialogue and reconciliation in resolving disputes,” Erdogan wrote on X, responding to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s post, in which he … Read more

Pakistan, Turkiye commit to strengthen ties for regional peace, development

Pakistan, Turkiye commit to strengthen ties for regional peace, development

Pakistan and Turkiye on Tuesday expressing satisfaction on the positive trajectory of multifaceted bilateral relations, reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral strategic partnership, fostering peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region. During Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s two-day visit to Turkiye, he met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss strengthening ties between … Read more

NUML students to depart for Turkiye under exchange program

NUML

ISLAMABAD: The first batch of students from the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) is set to leave for Duzce University, Turkiye this week under the Student Exchange Program, a milestone initiative aimed at providing students with international academic exposure. These students were selected through a competitive process, emerging successful from among hundreds of applicants. … Read more

Pakistan, Turkiye sign 24 MoU, agreements to boost bilateral ties

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye exchanged the signed documents of several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), protocols and cooperation agreements in various fields to step-up bilateral ties in various fields during the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Pakistan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan witnessed exchanges of the accords between the two sides.

On the occasion, PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Erdogan also signed the joint declaration of 7th meeting of High Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) to further deepen strategic partnership between Pakistan and Turkiye.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Turkish Minister of Trade Omer Bolat exchanged the signed documents of the declaration on the MoU between Export Credit Bank of Turkiye and Export Import Bank of Pakistan.

Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, and Turkish Minister for Trade Omer Bolat exchange documents of the joint ministerial statement on cooperation of the verification of origin certificates used in trade, and an MoU on digitalization of the verification of origin certificates used in trade.

Similarly, an MoU on cooperation in the field of industrial property was also exchanged by Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacir.

In defence sector, an MoU on exchange of military and civilian personnel for social and cultural purposes was exchanged by Minister of Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Turkish Minister of Defence Yasar Guler.

Minister of Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Turkish Minister of Defence Yasar Guler also exchanged the signed documents of MoU on cooperation in Air Force Electronic Warfare and an MoU between the Secretariat of Defence Industries and the Ministry of Defence Production, Pakistan.

Likewise, a protocol on training and cooperation in the field of military health was exchanged between Minister of Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Turkish Minister of Defence Yasar Guler.

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DPM chairs meeting for strengthening Pakistan-Turkiye Cooperation

DPM

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired the third meeting to devise a comprehensive roadmap aimed at enhancing trade, economic, and investment collaboration between Pakistan and Turkiye. During the session, he assessed the progress made in meetings of Joint Working Groups and sector-specific plans. Additionally, he reviewed the … Read more

Türkiye reaffirms support for Kashmir issue resolution: Ambassador Neziroglu

Türkiye

ISLAMABAD: Türkiye’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroglu, on Wednesday reiterated his country’s strong commitment to the resolution of the Kashmir issue, emphasizing its importance for regional peace. Speaking on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day, Ambassador Neziroglu affirmed Türkiye’s unwavering support for the settlement of the Kashmir dispute based on justice. “We reaffirm our unwavering … Read more

PM Shehbaz calls for further deepening Pakistan Turkiye trade

PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing satisfaction at the growing bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye, stressed the need to further deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and defense sectors.

The prime minister said this in a meeting with newly-appointed Ambassador of Turkiye to Pakistan Irfan Neziroglu.

The prime minister welcomed Ambassador Neziroglu, who presented his credentials to President Asif Ali Zardari on October 28, 2024, and said that he looked forward to working closely with the ambassador to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

Recalling the historic, longstanding and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, the prime minister expressed gratitude for Turkiye’s consistent support to Pakistan on Kashmir and said that Pakistan would also continue to lend its strong support to Turkiye on its core interests.

The regional situation, particularly in Gaza and the Middle East also came under discussion.

The prime minister conveyed his warm greetings and best wishes to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and reiterated his invitation to the Turkish President to undertake an official visit to Pakistan at his earliest convenience.

Ambassador Neziroglu thanked the prime minister for warmly receiving him and assured him of his full commitment and support to further strengthen the strong and historic bonds of friendship between both countries.

On the other hand, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan next week to attend the Second Joint Arab Islamic Summit being held in Riyadh and the World Leaders Climate Action Summit in Baku.

The prime minister will visit Saudi Arabia to participate in the Second Joint Arab Islamic Summit being held in Riyadh on November 11.

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Pakistan, Turkiye agree to strengthen economic cooperation

Pakistan

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wherein two sides agreed to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, investment, defence, and security domains.

In the meeting held on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly here, the two leaders discussed bilateral matters, regional and global developments.

They assessed preparations for the upcoming 7th session of Pakistan-Turkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) to be held in Islamabad in the near future.

The two leaders also discussed regional and global developments, especially the ongoing genocide and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. They called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and end of hostilities.

Prime Minister Shehbaz appreciated Turkiye’s firm and consistent support for the oppressed people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

President Erdogan expressed his admiration for Prime Minister Shehbaz’s economic policies, which had played a crucial role in stabilizing Pakistan’s economy and commended his leadership and commitment to economic reforms.

Furthermore, he also extended his heartfelt birthday wishes to the prime minister who celebrated his 73rd Birthday this week.

Prime Minister Shehbaz congratulated President Erdogan on his passionate address to the 79th session of the UN General Assembly that centred on the Palestinian crisis.

“The way the Turkish president highlighted the issue touched the hearts of all those listening to him in the Assembly hall,” he told reporters after the meeting.

In his emotional address, Erdogan said that the values of the United Nations’ system and the Western world were dying in Gaza as the conflict continued there, calling for an “alliance of humanity” to stop Israel’s aggression.

The Turkish leader strongly criticized Israel over its military campaign in the Gaza Strip and on the Western countries for their support to Israel.

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Massive discount on Turkiye return tickets announced – August 2024

Massive discount on Turkiye return tickets announced - August 2024

Many UAE residents and tourists visit Turkiye. Turkish Airlines offers a 500 AED discount on return tickets. Offer valid until August 5 for travel in August 2024. A significant number of tourists from the United Arab Emirates, including Pakistani residents, travel to Turkiye to enjoy quality time and explore the country’s beauty. The UAE is … Read more

Erdogan claims Turkiye’s willingness to build Naval base in Cyprus ‘If Necessary’

Erdogan claims Turkiye’s willingness to build Naval base in Cyprus ‘If Necessary’

Erdogan also accused Greece of seeking to establish its naval base on Cyprus, citing deep divisions over the island’s future. Turkey established the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in 1983, which no other country has recognized. Turkey rejected the UN-patrolled buffer zone separating the two communities, stating that relaunching talks on a federal model … Read more

Dar arrives in Istanbul to attend D-8 conference

Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Istanbul, Türkiye to attend the Extraordinary Meeting of the D-8 Council of Foreign Ministers.

On arrival in Istanbul, the Deputy Prime Minister was received by Deputy Governor of Istanbul Mustafa Asım Alkan and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Yousaf Junaid.

The D-8 Foreign Ministers will deliberate upon the shared responsibility of the international community to bring an urgent and unconditional ceasefire, and an end to the inhumane and unjustified war on the people of Gaza.

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Arab, Turkish FMs call for urgent ceasefire in Gaza during Canada visit

Arab, Turkish FMs call for urgent ceasefire in Gaza during Canada visit

Foreign ministers from Turkiye and Arab world urged a ceasefire in Gaza. The FMs met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Concerns over Israeli military action and civilian casualties. During a visit to the Canadian capital on Saturday, a group of foreign ministers from Turkiye and the Arab world emphasized the necessity of an urgent … Read more

Pakistan stands with Turkiye in fight against terrorism: FO

Turkiye

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Türkiye earlier on Sunday. “We pray for the swift and complete recovery of those injured in this heinous attack,” the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement. The spokesperson said Pakistan resolutely stands with Türkiye in its fight against the … Read more

PM Kakar condemns ‘dastardly terrorist attack’ in Turkiye

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Sunday said that Pakistan strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack in Ankara and expressed solidarity with Turkiye. On his X handle, the prime minister said “We stand in complete solidarity with our Turkish brothers and sisters in the fight against the scourge of terrorism.” “I have no doubt … Read more

PM Kakar for expanding cooperation with Turkiye

Turkiye
  • Talking to Ambassador of Turkiye Mehmet Pacaci.
  • PM said Pakistan was keen to attract foreign investors.
  • He appreciated Turkiye’s reconstruction efforts after earthquake.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar stressed the need to enhance bilateral cooperation with Turkiye in multiple sectors, including trade, agriculture, energy, mining, IT and defence.

Talking to Ambassador of Turkiye in Pakistan Mehmet Pacaci, the prime minister said Pakistan was keen to attract foreign investors and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) had been established to generate new and attractive investment opportunities in priority sectors.

He said in addition to having strong and time-tested bilateral relations, Pakistan and Turkiye shared convergence and close cooperation on a wide range of regional and multilateral issues, including efforts to combat Islamophobia.

He appreciated Turkiye’s reconstruction efforts following the tragic earthquake of February 2023 and reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to continue extending all possible support to the Turkish people.

The prime minister thanked President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Turkish leadership for their warm messages of felicitations on his assumption of office.

He said the people of Pakistan enjoyed a historic, cultural and fraternal relationship with Turkiye. President Erdogan enjoyed the same popularity in Pakistan as in his own country.

PM Kakar also praised Turkiye for its long-standing and steadfast support to Pakistan on the Jammu and Kashmir issue.

Earlier, Caretaker Commerce Minister Gohar Ijaz called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and discussed matters relating to mutual interests.

During the meeting, the commerce minister briefed the prime minister about measures being taken to promote the country’s exports.

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I Will Spare No Effort To Further Develop The Existing Relations Between Türkiye and Azerbaijan: Hakan Fidan

Türkiye and Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeyhun Bayramov, paid an official visit to Türkiye, where he met with Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan. The meeting commenced with a one-on-one session, followed by an expanded meeting involving both sides’ delegations. During the extensive discussion, the ministers addressed various significant matters related to bilateral, regional, and … Read more

NDMA dispatches 4th cargo plane carrying relief items to Turkiye

NDMA Turkiye

NDMA dispatches 4th cargo plane carrying relief items to Turkiye 4,800 winterized tents have been dispatched so far The special flight operations will continue till March 23 LAHORE: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday dispatched the fourth cargo plane carrying relief items for quake-hit Turkiye. The NDMA dispatched the cargo plan with 90 … Read more

Japan to assist Pakistan transport earthquake relief items to Turkiye

Japan will dispatch a Self-Defense Forces (SDF) aircraft The SDF aircraft will depart for Pakistan on March 14 The aircraft will transport emergency relief supplies to Turkiye TOKYO: Government of Japan announced to dispatch a military aircraft to help Pakistan provide earthquake relief items in Turkiye. The Government of Japan decided to dispatch a Self-Defense … Read more

AJK PM donates Rs480 million to earthquake victims in Turkiye

AJK PM

AJK PM Tanveer Ilyas Khan handed over the donations to Turkish Ambassador He also donated Rs1 million personally for the earthquake victims Turkish Ambassador expressed gratitude for the solidarity ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan on Friday visited the Turkish embassy and presented a cheque of 480 million rupees donated … Read more

Pakistan to send 171,000 tents to Turkiye: PM

Shehbaz Sharif invites Raja Riaz for consultations on caretaker prime minister

PM Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan would send 171,000 tents to Turkiye He constituted a committee to determine the quality of tents He asked tent manufacturers to fully take part in relief efforts LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Pakistan would send 171,000 tents for the earthquake victims of Turkiye. During a meeting with … Read more

Pakistan would keep standing with Turkiye: PM Shehbaz

Shehbaz

PM Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan would keep standing with Turkiye He expressed deep grief on the situation in Turkiye He said Pakistan and Turkiye were like two souls ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reiterated that Pakistan would stand by Turkiye and its Turkish brothers and sisters in the wake of a devastating … Read more

Pakistan to extend support to Turkiye in post-quake relief efforts: PM

Shehbaz Sharif

PM Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan would continue to provide assistance to the Turkiye The prime minister handed over relief goods to Turkish officials He is on a visit as a special gesture of solidarity with the Turkish nation ANKARA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan would continue to provide maximum assistance to Turkiye … Read more