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Turkey army chief meets Pakistan Field Marshal pledges joint drills

Turkey’s army chief met Pakistan’s Field Marshal in Rawalpindi, pledging continued cooperation on joint drills, training and defence capabilities.

Pakistan, China agree to extend CPEC into Afghanistan

Pakistan and China have agreed to expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor into Afghanistan, officials told a Senate committee, citing regional connectivity and security cooperation.

Pakistan Bangladesh direct flights resume after 14 years as Dhaka Karachi service lands

The first direct passenger flight from Dhaka touched down in Karachi late Thursday, restoring air links between Pakistan and Bangladesh after a 14-year suspension and boosting bilateral connectivity.

Pakistan rules out joining stability force, rejects Abraham Accords

Pakistan says no decision has been taken on joining any international stability force and reiterates it will not become part of the Abraham Accords, Foreign Office says.

Islamabad to host Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan presidents in February

Pakistan will host the presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next week as Islamabad steps up engagement with Central Asia through trade, rail and investment talks.

Pakistan, Norway move closer to restoring direct PIA flights

Pakistan and Norway have advanced talks on resuming direct PIA flights, aiming to restore air connectivity for the growing Pakistani community in Norway.

Pakistan president meets UAE leader to boost trade, investment ties

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, focusing on trade, investment, energy cooperation and regional developments.

Pakistan raises US visa pause with lawmakers in Washington

A Pakistani Senate delegation has urged US lawmakers to review the suspension of immigrant visas for Pakistani nationals during rare parliamentary meetings on Capitol Hill.

Pakistan cites self-defence after May clashes with India UN

Pakistan told the UN Security Council it exercised its inherent right of self-defence following what it described as Indian military aggression in May 2025.

Türkiye shows interest in aerospace collaboration on Pakistan’s JF-17

Türkiye has signalled interest in aerospace cooperation with Pakistan, exploring R&D and industrial collaboration linked to the JF-17 fighter jet programme.

Pakistan assumes ECO chairmanship for 2026–27

Pakistan has taken over the rotating chairmanship of the Economic Cooperation Organization for 2026 and 2027, pledging to strengthen regional cooperation and institutional effectiveness.

Pakistan, Myanmar agree to boost consular support for scam victims

Pakistan and Myanmar have agreed to strengthen coordination to assist nationals affected by online scam networks, following talks between foreign ministers in Islamabad.