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Pakistan and Turkey have reached an agreement to enhance their bilateral commerce to a total of $5 billion.

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The comprehension was achieved at high-level discussions between the two nations in Islamabad today.

The Pakistani delegation was represented by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, while the Turkish side was led by its Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

As per the statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the two parties assessed the advancements made in their collaborative efforts and shared their perspectives on regional and global issues that are of shared concern.

During a joint news conference with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar announced that the two countries had plans to convene the next session of the Pakistan Turkiye High Level Strategic Cooperation Council in the near future.

The deputy prime minister highlighted the longstanding history of collaboration between Pakistan and Turkey in the field of defence programmes.

Dar stated that they are currently engaged in multiple collaborative projects and are consistently providing mutual assistance to protect their territorial sovereignty and combat terrorism.

He stated that the two nations had consistently provided mutual assistance on fundamental matters and aided each other amid natural disasters.

Ishaq Dar expressed his appreciation to Turkiye for its unwavering and persistent assistance to the oppressed people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He affirmed that Pakistan will persist in supporting the rightful cause of the people of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan and Turkiye are two distinct countries, however they share a common nationality. He stated that a deep and intimate tie between our two nations existed before the formation of Pakistan.

The Turkish Foreign Minister stated that Pakistan is a crucial ally, and our collaboration contributes to the maintenance of regional peace and security. He described this as an indomitable bond of friendship and brotherhood deeply embedded in the annals of history.

He stated that Turkiye supports Pakistan in their battle against terrorism.

The Turkish Foreign Minister characterised his meeting with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar as productive, stating that both parties have made a fundamental commitment to enhance their cooperation not only in commerce, but also in defence, investment, banking, research, and technology.

The two Foreign Ministers expressed profound apprehension regarding the state of affairs in Gaza. Their main focus was on achieving a lasting cessation of hostilities in Gaza and ensuring the delivery of essential aid to the Palestinian population.

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Three officers are suspended by CEC for “incompetence and mismanagement.”

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In a notification released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), it was said that due to incapacity and poor management, CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja suspended Sindh Election Commissioner Sharifullah, Director of Administration Azhar Hussain Tunio, and Karachi Election Officer Khuda Bux for 120 days.

According to the notification, the three officers will stay in Karachi till the investigation is over and new directives are given.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) vehemently objected to Omar Ayub Khan’s disinformation against the CEC and its members earlier in August.

In this regard, an incorrect statement was made on a TV program, claiming that the entire amount spent on the general elections of 2024 was Rs 14.5 billion, however the ECP wanted more funding from the previous administration in order to get an opportunity for postponing the elections, said a statement.

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Requesting a ban on PTI’s public protest on September 21. LHC dismisses plea

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The Lahore High Court’s three-member full bench made the verdict in response to attorney Nadeem Sarwar’s application.

Sarwar begged the LHC to prevent the PTI from holding a public gathering in Lahore tomorrow.

The LHC bench rejected the application on the grounds that the petitioner is not an “affected party.”

On Wednesday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) filed a lawsuit in the Lahore High Court (LHC) challenging the arrests made in advance of the party event at Minar-e-Pakistan Lahore.

According to specifics, Sheikh Imtiaz and Yasir Gillani submitted the plea in an attempt to be protected from the detention of its leaders and workers in advance of the September 21 event.

The argument claimed that the Punjabi police are detaining party members in violation of their constitutional right to hold rallies.

In order to allow for a peaceful rally, the petitioners asked the court to order the authorities to cease making arrests.

September 21 is Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s scheduled rally day in Lahore.

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A delegation from the ICC stops at Pindi Stadium to assess Champions Trophy arrangements.

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David Musgrave, Senior Manager of Events Sarah Edgar, Event Manager Aun Muhammad Zaidi, and ICC Broadcast Consultant Mansoor Manj were among the delegation members led by ICC General Manager Wasim Khan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials briefed the ICC delegation on the occasion as they also inspected the Pindi Stadium’s upgrades and existing amenities. The security personnel met with the group from the ICC as well.

In addition to the National Stadium in Karachi, the group will also stop by the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

the RawalpindiThe Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, National Stadium in Karachi, and Rawalpindi International Cricket Stadium will host the massive event. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had previously allotted Rs 12.80 billion for their renovations.

Next year, from February 19 to March 9, three stadiums in Pakistan—the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and the National Stadium in Karachi—will host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy.

Australia, England, Afghanistan, and South Africa make up Group B, while Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh make up Group A.

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