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Erdogan says Israel must not scupper US-Iran deal
ANKARA, JUL 4: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Middle East peace efforts could not succeed without regional backing and that Israel must not be allowed to “dynamite” the US-Iran peace deal. Speaking alongside Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul, Erdogan said: “No solution that does not take strength from the will and contributions of regional countries can be lasting.” Turkey, a NATO member and Iran’s neighbor, has repeatedly accused Israel of trying to undermine the US-Iran deal mediated by Pakistan, and has condemned Israeli operationsRead More
Pakistan, Turkiye vow to stand by each other, boost bilateral trade to $5bn
ANKARA, JUL 4: Pakistan and Turkiye on Saturday vowed to standby each other through thick and thin, and reiterated their resolve to boost trade ties by enhancing bilateral trade volume to $5 billion. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the remarks during a joint press briefing in Istanbul following talks covering bilateral relations and wider regional issues. The Turkish president began his speech by welcoming PM Shehbaz and his delegation, saying their discussions covered bilateral ties and regional and global affairs. “We always stand byRead More
Pakistan’s first Int’l Arbitration Training Programme concludes
ISLAMABAD, JUL 4 /DNA/ – Pakistan’s First Comprehensive International Arbitration Training Programme – Module I, organized by the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan, International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (IMAC) delivered by the International Centre for Appropriate Dispute Resolution and Prevention (ICADRP), successfully concluded in Islamabad following five days of intensive training from 29 June to 3 July 2026. Designed to strengthen Pakistan’s capacity in international commercial arbitration, the programme brought together an exceptional cohort of participants, including senior government officials, Secretaries to the Government, Members of Parliament,Read More
Outgoing UK PM Starmer says successor cannot spend less time on foreign affairs
LONDON, JUL 4: Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer said whoever succeeds him would have to devote as much time to international crises and diplomacy as he did, rejecting suggestions Britain’s next leader could focus more heavily on domestic issues. Starmer, who announced last month that he would step down after two years in office, said in a BBC interview on Friday that foreign and domestic policy could not be separated as Britain faced an increasingly volatile world. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or viaRead More
Cuba denounces U.S. embargo ahead of UN debate
DNA HAVANA, JUL 4 – Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla has strongly condemned the United States’ economic, commercial, and financial embargo against Cuba, calling it a “crime against humanity in full execution.” Speaking at a press conference ahead of the United Nations General Assembly debate scheduled for 7 July, Rodríguez announced that Cuba has formally requested the Assembly to consider the agenda item titled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.” Rodríguez accused Washington of intensifying its blockadeRead More
PM Shehbaz, Turkcell CEO discuss digital cooperation in Istanbul
ISLAMABAD, JUL 4 /DNA/ – Chief Executive Officer of Turkcell, Ali Taha Koç, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul today. During the meeting, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of deepening Pakistan–Türkiye cooperation in the digital and technology sectors. He shared the Government’s vision of establishing a Pakistan–Türkiye Digital Corridor to strengthen regional digital connectivity, facilitate secure cross-border data flows, and advance the integration of digital infrastructure. Highlighting Pakistan’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the Prime Minister invited Turkcell to explore long-term collaboration with Pakistani institutions in areasRead More