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IRAN

Iran hands over 76 illegal immigrants to Pakistan

Quetta, Sunday, 13 May 2018

Over 76 illegal Pakistani immigrants were held at Pak-Iran border area of Chaghi district on Sunday and were handed over to authorities for lack of proper documentation. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

PALESTINE

Pakistan, Iran discuss political, defence, economic collaboration

Islamabad, Saturday, 19 May 2018

Islamabad pressed for the impartial implementation of UNSC resolutions to sort out Kashmir and Palestine issue to ensure international peace. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad   

 

SAUDI ARABIA

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discuss bilateral ties in Riyadh

Karachi, Monday, 28 May 2018     

Respective interior ministers of both countries met in Riyadh to deliberate over matters of mutual concern, including immigration and expatriate related issues.  Source: ARY News, Karachi

 

TURKEY

Turkish army chief visits Pakistan

Islamabad, Friday, 4 May 2018      

Chief of the General Staff of Turkish Armed Forces General Hulusi Akar held a meeting with Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain in Islamabad to discuss bilateral and regional issues, and scope of enhanced economic and defence cooperation.   Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

UAE

Pakistan army chief visits Abu Dhabi

Islamabad, Sunday, 20 May 2018   

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa held a meeting with Crown Prince Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss regional security and bilateral defence cooperation. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

 

ECONOMIC ISSUES

UAE

Third phase of UAE Pakistan Assistance Programme flagged off   

Islamabad, Sunday, 6 May 2018     

US$ 200 million cooperation agreement was signed between the two countries in Abu Dhabi to execute Phase III of the UAE-Pakistan Assistance Programme, marking the 51st anniversary of humanitarian aid drive for Pakistan initiated in 1967. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

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