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Iran determined to form joint military working group with Pakistan: Irani Military ChiefChief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has called for forming a joint military working group between Tehran and Islamabad. General Baqeri made the remarks in a telephone conversation with Pakistan's Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza. Over the phone, Baqeri congratulated General Shamshad Mirza on his appointment as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan. Baqeri said that the armed forces of Iran and Pakistan have had cordial ties, especially in ensuring security in joint borders.Launch of border markets is an effective step towards deepening security in the joint border crossings, General Baqeri un...

Youth & professionals vital link for future Pak-US relations: Masood Khan“Youth and professionals are shaping up the future of Pak-US relations. The visits of nearly 1000 professionals, government officials, civil society activists, journalists and others to the United States, annually, under  different exchange programs are creating strong linkages between the two countries that reinforce contacts at official level,” said Masood Khan, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. “Pakistan is one of the US government’s largest education exchange programs portfolio globally. These programs provide our students with a unique opportunity not only to learn advanced knowledge at renowned and prestigious U.S. universities but also help them in creating better understanding of the U.S. s...

Pakistan Strongly Condemns Israeli Minister’s Visit to Holy Al-Aqsa MosquePakistan strongly condemns the insensitive and provocative visit of Israeli Minister of National Security to the Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.Al-Aqsa is a holy site revered by Muslims around the world. Violation of its sanctity offends the religious sensitivities of Muslims and inflames an already tense situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. Israel must cease its illegal actions and respect the sanctity of Muslim religious sites in the occupied Palestinian territories.Pakistan reiterates its strong support for the legitimate struggle of the Palestinian people. Pakistan renews its call for a viable, independent and contiguous Palestinian State, with pre-1967 borders, and Al-Quds Al-Sharif as ...