POLITICAL ISSUES

EGYPT

The Grand Mufti of Egypt visited Pakistan

Islamabad, Thursday, 22 March 2018

Grand Mufti of Egypt Dr. Shawki Ibrahim Abdel-Karim Allam visited Pakistan and meeting him Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that there is need for greater engagements at all levels including exchange of students and religious leaders between Pakistan and Egypt for strengthening of mutual cooperation and exchange of knowledge and expertise. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

IRAN

Iranian Foreign Minister visited Pakistan

Karachi, Friday, 13 March 2018

Iranian Foreign Minister was on a three-day official visit to Pakistan and heading a high profile business delegation. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

Iran’s Foreign Minister reiterated his country’s commitment to Improve Ties with Pakistan

Islamabad, Thursday, 13 March 2018

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reiterated his country’s commitment for improving relations with the Pakistan. While commenting on Kulbhushan Jadhav, Indian citizen convicted for spying, he said Iran had shared all the intelligence and information with Pakistan. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

Iran and Pakistan to Sign MoU on Cooperation in Arts, Literature

Islamabad, Monday, 19 March 2018

Iran and Pakistan will sign a MoU to explore possibilities of cooperation in literature, arts and culture. This was agreed by Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage (NH&LH), Irfan Siddiqui and Iranian Cultural Counsellor, Shahabuddin Darai during a meeting on Monday. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

SAUDI ARABIA

Imam-e-Ka’aba visited Pakistan

Islamabad, Monday, 12 March 2018

Imam-e-Kaba of Saudi Arabia, Al-Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Muhammad bin Talib visited Pakistan and met Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and the latter said the people of Pakistan had great respect for him and consider his visit as a matter of honour and that the visit would further strengthen the bilateral relations. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

TURKEY

3rd Round of Pakistan-Turkey Bilateral Consultations on UN Related Matters Held In Ankara

Islamabad, Thursday, 29 March 2018

The third round of Pakistan-Turkey bilateral consultations on UN-related matters was held on Thursday in Ankara. Pakistan’s delegation was led by Special Secretary (UN&EC/SCO), Tasnim Aslam, while the Turkish side was led by Deputy Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Ambassador Kaan Esener.  Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

Pakistan-Turkey to Strengthen ties through Cooperation in Arts, Culture and Literature

Islamabad, Friday, 9 March 2018

Pakistan and Turkey agreed to have joint ventures in art, culture and literature through exchange of artists and literary persons to further people-to-people contacts. In a meeting between Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage (NH&LH), Irfan Siddiqui and Ambassador of Turkey to Pakistan Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul it was decided to have a joint Venture. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

DEFENCE ISSUES

SAUDI ARABIA

Pakistan Condemns Ballistic Missile Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Islamabad, Monday, 26 March 2018

Pakistan on strongly condemned the Houthi ballistic missile attacks on Saudi Arabia that took place on March 25 and the Foreign Office said government and people of Pakistan reiterate their full support and solidarity with the leadership, government and people of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its territorial integrity. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

UAE, Jordan Military Contingents, Turkish Air Force Planes Feature In Pakistan Day Parade

Islamabad, Monday, 23 March 2018

A military contingent of UAE participated in the Pakistan Day parade, held at Shakarparian Parade Avenue. This was the first time that a UAE military contingent participated in the official ceremony. Besides the UAE contingent, a military band from Jordan and Turkish Air Force planes also took part in the parade for the first time. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

ECONOMIC ISSUES

IRAN

Iranian Foreign Minister addressed to business community in Karachi

Karachi, Tuesday, 13 March 2018

Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Mohammad Jawad Zarif addressed to business community of Karachi on Tuesday. He was on a three-day official visit and heading a high level business delegation. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

KUWAIT

Pakistan Invites Kuwait to Invest In Various Sectors

Islamabad, Friday, 9 March 2018

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Informed that Pakistan had invited Kuwait to invest in different sectors including oil and gas, refinery and pipeline. While commenting on China Pakistan Economic Corridor, he noted that Gulf and regional countries would have benefit through CPEC. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

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