RAWALPINDI, OCT 21 /DNA/ – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), called on H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives, in Islamabad. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, the prevailing regional security environment and avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation were discussed. Both sides underscored the importance of strengthening defence cooperation, institutional linkages and professional exchanges. The COAS & CDF highlighted the longstanding and cordial relations between Pakistan and the Maldives and reaffirmedRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 21 /DNA/ – Pakistan and Latvia held the 7th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations in virtual format today, providing an opportunity to review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. The two sides reaffirmed their desire to further strengthen friendly and constructive relations and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in political, economic, educational, information and communication technologies, and other mutually beneficial areas. The two sides discussed measures to promote bilateral trade and investment, including through exploring the possibilityRead More

ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (DNA):Pakistan will observe Kashmir Black Day on October 27 to express solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and highlight their demand for the right to self-determination. According to a press released issued here on Wednesday, preparations for the day were finalized at a high-level meeting held at the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council in Islamabad on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON, Engineer Amir Muqam. The meeting decided that Black Day would beRead More

ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (DNA):Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal said here on Wednesday that Pakistan’s diplomatic role in promoting regional peace and upholding international law had earned unprecedented global appreciation, calling for major reforms in post-Second World War international institutions amid escalating regional conflicts. Speaking at an event about the changing international landscape, Iqbal described the institutional structure established after the Second World War as presenting a picture of “defeat and desolation”, arguing that institutions created to serve specific purposes were no longer being usedRead More

“Badr” accord seeks to bolster military production, capabilities and technical cooperation News Desk ANKARA: Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar, and Indonesia signed an agreement on Wednesday to boost defence cooperation and strengthen defensive capabilities, the Turkish Defence Ministry said. In a statement, the ministry said the countries signed the “Badr Memorandum of Understanding” in Doha as a sign of their desire to further deepen cooperation and develop partnerships. “The agreement holds substantial economic importance,” it said, adding the accord sought to foster cooperation in military production, boost military capabilities, and help collaborationRead More