Britain reestablishes full Syria ties as FM visits Damascus

[ad_1] DAMASCUS: Britain reestablished full diplomatic relations with Syria on Saturday, more than a decade after cutting ties, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy met the country’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus. In 2011, Britain was among the first countries to acknowledge rebel groups as the official Syrian government after then-president Bashar al-Assad’s crushing of … Read more

Islamabad, Warsaw set to deepen ties in key sectors

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Poland have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation through high-level visits, parliamentary exchanges, and sustained dialogue, as the two countries seek to broaden engagement across multiple sectors. The understanding was reached during the 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held in Warsaw on July 4. Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Muhammad … Read more

Islamabad, Warsaw set to deepen ties across key sectors

[ad_1] Pakistan and Poland have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation through high-level visits, parliamentary exchanges, and sustained dialogue, as the two countries seek to broaden engagement across multiple sectors. The understanding was reached during the 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held in Warsaw on July 4. Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Muhammad Ayub … Read more

SHRC condemns murder of youth for ties with trans community

[ad_1] KARACHI: The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) expressed concern over the killing of 21-year-old Ali Khan in Orangi Town, reportedly at the hands of his father, for the deceased’s alleged association with the transgender community. This incident, reportedly involving torture and subsequent murder, is not an isolated case but a reflection of persistent societal … Read more

Gaza ceasefire takes priority over Israel ties, says Saudi FM

[ad_1] Listen to article The local health ministry in Gaza says more than 57,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s assault on the region since an October 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas. According to Israel, 1,200 people were killed in that attack and more than 250 taken hostage into Gaza. Earlier, former … Read more

PAF chief visits US to seek deeper defence ties

[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Days after the army chief’s unprecedented visit to Washington, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, undertook an official visit to the United States in yet another significant development aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and advancing mutual interests. This was the first visit by a serving … Read more

Air Chief Marshal Sidhu’s landmark US visit strengthens Pak-US defence ties

[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: In a significant development aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu undertook an official visit to the United States of America. The visit marks the first by a serving PAF chief in over a decade and serves as a … Read more

South African Air Force chief visits Pakistan, discusses strengthening ties with PAF

[ad_1] Listen to article South African Air Force (SAAF) Chief Lt General Wiseman Simo Mbambo paid an official visit to Pakistan, where he met with Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters in Islamabad, according to the military’s media wing. Upon his arrival, the … Read more

Trump to lift Syria sanctions in bid to revive economy, foster regional ties

[ad_1] Listen to article President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Monday formally terminating a U.S. sanctions program on Syria, aiming to end the country’s isolation from the international financial system and fulfill Washington’s pledge to support Syria’s post-war reconstruction. The decision will ease broad economic sanctions while maintaining targeted restrictions on former … Read more

US envoy, Naqvi discuss ties

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Acting US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker on Friday met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to discuss matters of mutual interest, including regional security, counterterrorism and enhanced bilateral cooperation. Ambassador Baker reaffirmed the importance of US-Pakistan relations, stating, “Pakistan is a valued partner of the United States. We attach great importance to our … Read more