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Pakistan’s President Asif Zardari is set to embark on an official visit to Bahrain, which will last from January 16 to 16. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a high-level delegation, including the President, will be visiting Bahrain. President Zardari will also meet with Bahrain’s King, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, his Crown Prince, and the Prime Minister.
During the meetings, both sides will discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues. The talks will focus on strengthening trade, economic cooperation, defense, and public diplomacy between the two countries.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has announced that it will stage a protest against the government for passing an ordinance without the President’s signature. The PPP has also demanded a separate Ministry of Education.
Former Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has stated that the government needs to investigate the circumstances surrounding the ordinance.
In other news, the Pakistan Army has issued an advisory to its personnel to be cautious while traveling abroad due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The advisory has been issued in light of the tense situation in Ukraine and the potential risks to Pakistani nationals.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also issued a statement advising Pakistani citizens to exercise caution while traveling to Iran. The statement has been issued in light of the ongoing protests in Iran and the potential risks to Pakistani nationals.
In a related development, the Indian media has reported that a senior official from the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has visited Delhi. The official has been meeting with Indian officials to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
In cricket news, Australia’s cricket team has announced that their wicket-keeper and batsman, Alyssa Healy, will retire from all formats of the game after the upcoming series against India.
The United Nations has also issued a statement expressing concern over the situation in Ukraine. The statement has been issued in light of the ongoing conflict and the potential risk to civilians.
In other news, the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has praised the Iranian people for their bravery and resilience during the ongoing protests.
