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Pakistan, European Commission agree to bolster relations

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  • EU Commission’s president telephones PM Shehbaz Sharif.
  • Ursula von der Leyen felicitates Shehbaz on assuming PM office.
  • The two leaders agreed to stay in contact and work together.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and European Commission Friday agreed to bolster ties, intensify investment and trade cooperation, and enhance mutual cooperation in diverse fields.

The development came during President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen called Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to a statement from the PM Office.

The European Commission’s president congratulated Shehbaz on assuming the office of the prime minister and underlined the body’s desire to further strengthen its bilateral relationship with Pakistan.

Shehbaz was elected as the 23rd premier of Pakistan on April 11 after the ouster of PTI chairman Imran Khan from the office of the prime minister through a no-confidence vote.

The prime minister expressed his thanks for the felicitations and stated that Pakistan greatly valued its relations with the European Union, which were based on shared values and common objectives of peace, prosperity and development.

PM Shehbaz highlighted the importance of closer trade and investment ties between Pakistan and the EU.

He appreciated the GSP Plus arrangement and underlined that being a mutually beneficial scheme, it had played an important role in the expansion of Pakistan-EU trade.

The premier lauded Leyen’s stewardship of the EU Commission and underscored his resolve to further deepen mutual engagement, while also extending a cordial invitation to the body’s president.

The two leaders agreed to stay in contact and work together to expand Pakistan-EU relations, intensify investment and trade cooperation, and enhance mutual cooperation between the two sides in diverse fields.

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Iranian President Offers Condolences for Kurram Terrorist Attack

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Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of Iran, has expressed his sorrow for the recent terrorist assault in Pakistan that claimed dozens of lives and denounced the crime.

The Iranian president said that all types of terrorism must be denounced in a statement. In addition to the relatives of the attack victims, he sent his sympathies to the people and government of Pakistan.

“I will stand by its friendly and brotherly country, Pakistan, and will seriously pursue the fight against terrorism to enhance security and stability in the region,” he added.

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It’s unfortunate that political points were scored. Claims Against Saudi Arabia Show a Desperate Attitude: Dar

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According to Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister, accusing Saudi Arabia of gaining political points is a sign of a desperate attitude.

In response to the PTI founder’s spouse’s remarks on Saudi Arabia, the Deputy Prime Minister stated, “Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are close friends and brothers.”

According to Dar, Saudi Arabia’s path of growth and prosperity is something they greatly admire. The nation of Pakistan takes pride in its strong ties with Saudi Arabia, which has supported it no matter what.

He said it is unfortunate and shows a desperate attitude to “implice Saudi Arabia for petty political point scoring.”

In order to prevent any political forces from jeopardizing Pakistan’s foreign policy, the deputy prime minister of their political objectives.”

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Examining Drug Mafia: Balochistani Smuggling Operation Started

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Two drug dealers were detained and an international narcotics deal was thwarted in Balochistan by government institutions.

A significant amount of crystal ice was taken from the individuals who were arrested.

The 70 kg of illegal goods that were found are valued about $1 million on the global market.

The arrested person’s cell phone also yielded contact information for the international drug gangs from Afghanistan and Britain.

The Pakistan Security Forces are dedicated to making the nation drug-free.

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