POLITICAL ISSUES

EGYPT

Pakistan condemns attack on Egyptian mosque

Islamabad, Monday, 27 November 2017

Pakistan criticised the terrorist attack on al-Rawda mosque in North Sinai resulting in the deaths of over 300 people and a resolution was passed in the Upper House of parliament condemning the attack. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

IRAN

Pakistan grieves loss of lives in Iran quake, offers aid

Islamabad, Monday, 13 November 2017   

Assistant Minister of Palestine for Asia, Africa and Australia Mazen Shamiya thanked Pakistani state for “consistently supporting the Palestinian cause” during his meetings with Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua and Special Secretary Aitzaz Ahmed in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad.  Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad 

SAUDI ARABIA

Pakistan PM visits Riyadh

Islamabad, Tuesday, 28 November 2017   

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi called on Saudi King Salman during his one-day visit to discuss bilateral issues and regional and global geo-political developments. Source: Business Recorder, Karachi

TURKEY

Turkey, Pakistan celebrate 70 years of diplomacy

Islamabad, Thursday, 9 November 2017

The 70^th Anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Pakistan was celebrated in Islamabad with the launch of a commemorative joint Postage Stamp of Rs 10 denomination by Pakistan Post. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad 

Turkish delegation visits Karachi for “Rising Pakistan Expo”

Islamabad, Friday, 10 November 2017      

Turkish finance delegation along with investors and businessmen, attending “Rising Pakistan Expo” in Karachi, held a meeting with Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair in Karachi who lauded Turkish contribution in Pakistan. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

Turkish National Day ceremony organised in Peshawar

Islamabad, Thursday, 23 November 2017 

Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zafar Jhagra addressed the Turkish National Day ceremony organised by Turkey’s Honorary Counsel General Saifullah Khan in Peshawar wherein the former applauded the bilateral relations. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

UAE

Pakistan, UAE discuss roadmap for cooperation

Islamabad, Tuesday, 7 November 2017     

Newly appointed ambassador of UAE to Pakistan, Hamad Obaid Al-Zaabi discussed a long term roadmap to strengthen economic relations between the two countries. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

ECONOMIC ISSUES

BAHRAIN

Bahrain business delegation visits Karachi

Islamabad, Wednesday, 1 November 2017

A business delegation from Bahrain and Qatar participated at the four day Expo Pakistan in Karachi between 9^th and 11^th November 2017 to explore the business and trade opportunities. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad  

OMAN

Pakistan to send labour to Oman

Islamabad, Thursday, 30 November 2017 

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan Nawaf Al-Maliki met Federal Communications Minister Abdul Karim to review various joint projects and new investment opportunities and reiterated the Saudi interest to invest in CPEC. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

DEFENCE ISSUES

IRAN

Pakistan’s naval delegation visits Bandar Abbas

Islamabad, Thursday, 30 November 2017 

Pakistan naval delegation aboard Navy Ships Rahnaward (Tall Ship) and Dehshat (Fast Attack Craft-Missile) visited Iranian port of Bandar Abbas from November 20 to 24 to discuss regional security architecture and prospects for maritime collaboration. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

OMAN

Oman’s Naval Commander visits Islamabad

Islamabad, Tuesday, 28 November 2017   

Commander of Royal Navy of Oman Abdullah Al Raisi held a meeting with Pakistan’s Naval Chief Zafar Abbasi where the two officers deliberated over maritime security issues and avenues for cooperation. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi envoy and Pak Naval chief discuss security matters

Islamabad, Monday, 13 November 2017   

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Al-Malkiy held a meeting with the Chief of the Naval Staff Zafar Abbasi to deliberate maritime security matters including Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan and Counter Piracy Operation. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

TURKEY

Pakistan and Turkey discuss security matters

Islamabad, Friday, 24 November 2017      

Defence Production Minister Tanveer Hussain and Turkey’s National Defence Minister Nurettin Canikli did a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation and discussed the potential of future defence collaboration during their meeting in Ankara. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

UAE

Pakistan Air Force performs at Dubai Air Show

Islamabad, Thursday, 16 November 2017 

Pakistan Air Force participated at the Dubai Air Show from 12 to 16 November by static and aerial display of JF-17 Thunder and Super Mushshak aircraft. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

YEMEN

Pakistan Navy offers naval help to Yemen  

Islamabad, Monday, 27 November 2017   

Pakistan sent its Naval Ship Tariq to rescue the Yemeni Cargo boat namely “Abdaihan of Yemen” stranded in the Gulf of Aden and tow it close to the Somalia shores. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES

IRAN

Pakistan health minister visits Tehran

Islamabad, Sunday, 26 November 2017

Pakistan’s Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Co-ordination Saira Tarar paid a three-day visit to Tehran and met her counterpart Dr Hashmi and other officials from Iranian health ministry to deliberate over matters relating bilateral cooperation in health sector. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

SAUDI ARABIA

Pakistan top exporters participates in Jeddah Food exhibition

Islamabad, Monday, 13 November 2017   

Top eleven Pakistani companies dealing in rice, beverages, spices, bakery and confectioneries and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) in partnership with Consulate General of Pakistan participated in Foodex 2017 international exhibition at the Jeddah Centre for Events & Forums. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad    

TURKEY

Turkish speakers invited at Islamabad-based think-tank

Islamabad, Monday, 27 November 2017

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