Foreign Affairs

Türkiye has formally handed over the Turkish-designed Babur-class warship PNS Khaibar (F-282) to Pakistan during a ceremony in Istanbul, underscoring growing defence and maritime cooperation between the two countries.

Pakistan has completed the delivery of all 52 Super Mushshak trainer aircraft to Turkey, marking a major milestone in defence aviation cooperation between the two countries, officials said.

Pakistan has offered its military training facilities to the Qatari Armed Forces as part of efforts to deepen bilateral defence cooperation, officials said.

Independent experts associated with United Nations mechanisms have echoed Pakistan’s long-standing concerns regarding India’s actions under the Indus Waters Treaty, calling for adherence to agreed dispute-resolution procedures.

The United States has welcomed Pakistan’s willingness to consider participating in a future Gaza stabilization force, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Islamabad has sought clarifications before any formal commitment.

India is relying on retired Jaguar aircraft sourced from Oman to keep its aging fighter fleet operational, as global spare parts shortages expose long-standing maintenance challenges within the Indian Air Force.

Pakistan and Türkiye are expanding strategic cooperation into the Indian Ocean, with Turkish and Pakistani energy companies committing tens of millions of dollars to offshore oil and gas exploration and potential investments rising if commercial discoveries are made.