Islamabad: A high-level phone call between Pakistani De facto Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sahabzada Yakub Khan and his Turkish counterpart has highlighted the importance of bilateral ties between the two nations. The conversation centered on key aspects of their relationship, including regional and global issues, trade, investment, and public diplomacy.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two foreign ministers discussed the latest developments in Palestine and Gaza, reaffirming their commitment to promoting regional peace, stability, and development. The officials also emphasized the need to enhance cooperation on education, as Pakistan’s Minister for Education, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, stressed that improving the quality of education is a top priority, with Pakistan’s youth being the future of the nation.
In another development, Chief Justice of Pakistan, Nasirul Mulk, called for the government to provide details on the effectiveness of the law if the country’s elite are allowed to get away with minor punishments. The remarks came as a result of the hearing on a contempt of court case against Vice-Chancellor of the University of Karachi, Prof. Khalid Iraqi, and Registrar, Prof. Imran.
Meanwhile, a shooting incident in Khanpur Mehar led to the deaths of several individuals and injuries to others, with police reporting that the situation is under control. The police also stated that the bodies of the deceased and injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital.
A dense fog affected traffic on major highways, including the Motorway and the Grand Trunk Road, leading to disruptions in several areas, including Multan, Faisalabad, Kamalia, and surrounding regions. However, according to the police, a team of bomb disposal experts has been summoned to the scene to search for explosives and other arms.
In separate news, a light to moderate rain was reported in Abbottabad and Galiyat, while the lower-lying areas of Attock District received heavy rain, which continued through the night. Islamabad International Airport has been ranked third globally in terms of quality, earning it a 3-star rating.
Chief Meteorologist for Sindh, Amir Hyder, predicted a drop in temperature in Karachi from the next day, with no chance of rain in the city for the next ten days. In a separate development, Islamabad’s Field Marshal Asim Munir, visited Saudi Arabia, where he met with Saudi Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman.
In a road accident, a car crashed into a super-highway, damaging an SHO’s car. A tanker and a bus collided in Taftan, resulting in the deaths of nine individuals and injuries to ten others.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Usman Buzdar, stated that the opposition alliance’s demands for the restoration of an independent judiciary and media will be supported by the province’s government.
In another operation, rangers and police jointly conducted a raid in a border area of Sindh and Punjab, resulting in the deaths of two dacoits. A bus and an oil tanker collided in Taftan, resulting in the deaths of nine individuals and injuries to ten others.
On the occasion, Navy Chief, Admiral Naved Ashraf, stated that the close cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey’s naval forces is a manifestation of their shared commitment to regional cooperation. Pakistan’s import capacity has exceeded three months, which was just two weeks in February 2023, according to data.
The recent snowfall in northern Saudi Arabia and Qatar has turned the desert mountains into a surreal landscape.
