Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has met with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in Ankara, accompanied by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi. The Prime Minister is scheduled to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum today. Sharif described participating in the forum and meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a source of joy.
Prior to this, the Prime Minister met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, discussing the situation in the Gulf region. Both leaders emphasized the importance of reducing tensions and pursuing negotiations for peace and stability.
In a separate development, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has paid a total of 38 billion rupees in price differential claims to oil marketing companies. The Karachi Airport Authority has announced that regular Hajj flights will begin today. The first Hajj flight from Karachi will depart at 3:00 am, with Governor Sindh Nihal Hashwani bidding farewell to the pilgrims.
The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has appointed renowned Pakistani community leader Asad Nawaz Khan as an Advisor to the Board of Governors. Sindh Home Minister Ziauddin Langanr has stated that the situation in the province is unacceptable.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has praised the United States for its role in Lebanon’s ceasefire, expressing best wishes for President Donald Trump. Iranian officials had expressed concerns that Israel might target their delegation. Another Pakistani ship has set sail from Kuwait, bound for the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Karachi shipping sources, the Khairpur ship will sail through the Strait of Hormuz. Following the news of the Strait’s opening, crude oil prices declined by 12%. The opposition parties in the UK have demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, stated that Tehran will not accept any temporary ceasefire.
