IRAN

Defence Minister of Iran meets Pakistan’s Minister for Defence Engineer

Islamabad, Saturday, 7 April 2018

Pakistan’s Minister for Defence Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan held talks with Iranian Defence Minister General Amir Hatami, on the side-lines of the Moscow Security Conference 7 April and the leaders discussed security issues related to stability in the Middle East West Asia, Palestinian issue, Syria and Kashmir.  Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

ISRAEL

Pakistan Strongly Condemns Use of Force by Israel against Palestinians

Islamabad, Tuesday, 3 April 2018

Pakistan has strongly condemned the use of force by Israel against Palestinians resulting in the death of several Palestinians and injuring many others in the Gaza Strip. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

PALESTINE

Pakistan and Palestine Had Strong Historical Relations: Raja Zafar Ul Haq

Islamabad, Thursday, 12 April 2018

Raja Zafar ul Haq, Leader of the House in Senate, said that Pakistan and Palestine have strong bilateral historical, religious and brotherly relations. He gave the statement in a lunch organized in the in the honour of ambassador of the State of Palestine Walid Abu Ali who is completing his six-year services in Pakistan. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

SAUDI ARABIA

66 Pakistani Executed In Saudi Arabia Since 2013

Islamabad, Wednesday, 11 April 2018

Minister for Foreign Affairs Khawaja Muhammad Asif apprised the Senate that there were 1,357 and 1,580 Pakistani prisoners in Riyadh and Jeddah regions respectively. The minister said as many as 66 Pakistanis had been executed in Saudi Arabia since 2013 and the main crimes committed by them were drug related crimes, rape and murder. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi along with Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Saudi Arabia

Islamabad, Monday, 16 April 2018

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi along with Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Saudi Arabia to participate in the 24-country military exercise Gulf Shield 1. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

TUNISIA

Tunisian Envoy met with NSA Pakistan to Discuss Ways to Further Enhance Bilateral Ties

Islamabad, Thursday, 19 April 2018

Ambassador of Tunisia Adel Elarbi called on National Security Adviser Lt. General (Retd.) Nasser Khan Janjua and discussed ways to further enhance bilateral relations. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

TURKEY

Turkey for Efforts to De-Escalate Tension between Pakistan and India on Kashmir

Islamabad, Thursday, 3 April 2018

Turkey expressed deep concern over the casualties in the Indian Kashmir and called for efforts to de-escalate tension and in a statement, Ministry of Foreign affairs said: “We deem it essential to take measures to de-escalate tension in the region immediately and to show maximum attention for the protection of civilians from the clashes.” Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

ECONOMIC ISSUES

IRAN

Iran Emerges As Regional Electricity Hub with Pakistan, Afghanistan Export Plans

Beijing, Sunday, 8 April 2018

Iran is considering plans to increase electricity exports to Pakistan by linking its power grid, according to media reports, as it looks to become a regional hub of power generation and supply. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

Completion of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would further boost Pakistan- Iran ties: Asif Durrani

Islamabad, Wednesday, 11 April 2018

Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran Asif Durrani said that the successful completion of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would further boost Pakistan-Iran cooperation as transit hub for the region. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad  

TURKEY

A Delegation from GB Participates In Exhibition in Turkey

Islamabad, Monday, 9 April 2018

A high level delegation from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) comprising Kazim Niaz, Chief Secretary, Gilgit Baltistan, Deputy Speaker GB Jafarullah Khan and Waqar Ali Khan, Secretary Tourism GB visited Antalya to take in the Hestourex Congress and Exhibition. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

NDU Delegation Visits Turkey

Islamabad, Friday, 9 April 2018

A 17-member delegation of National Defence University (NDU) of Pakistan, headed by Brig. Muhammad Shamriaz, visited Turkey as part of its Foreign Study Tour from April 20-27. The delegation included senior officers from Pakistan’s Armed Forces, Civil Service and officers from friendly countries who are attending National Security and War Course. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

UAE

PM Invites Investors from UAE to Invest In Power, Oil, Gas and Finance

Islamabad, Wednesday, 9 April 2018

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi invited investors from the UAE to invest in power, oil and gas, telecom and financial services sectors in Pakistan. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

DEFENCE ISSUES

KUWAIT

Pakistan, Kuwait Fund Ink $15mln Supplementary Loan Agreement

Islamabad, Wednesday, 11 April 2018

Pakistan and the Kuwait Fund inked a supplementary loan agreement of KD 4.5 million (equivalent to US$ 15 Million) to finance Golen Gol Hydropower Project. Kuwait has already been co-financing this project to the tune of KD 11 million (equivalent to US$ 37 million). Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

A top Level Kuwaiti Delegation Visits ANF Headquarters

Rawalpindi, Thursday, 19 April 2018

An eight-member high-level Kuwaiti delegation visited Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) headquarters and discussed on legal framework and other areas of mutual cooperation. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

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