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PM URGES TURKISH COMPANIES TO INCREASE INVESTMENT IN PAKISTAN’S ENERGY SECTOR Wednesday, 3 December, 2025 | 11 Jamadiul Sani, 1447
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EMPHASIZES IMPORTANCE OF EXPANDING COLLABORATION BETWEEN PAKISTAN AND TÜRKIYE IN ENERGY, PETROLEUM AND MINERAL SECTORS
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RIME MINISTER Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressing satisfaction at the positive trajectory of bilateral relations, reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to further expanding cooperation with Türkiye, particularly in the energy sector. The prime minister was talking to Turkish Minister of Energy & Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar who called on him here at the PM House. He noted with satisfaction that Turkish Petroleum had joined offshore and onshore exploration activities in Pakistan, marking a major milestone in bilateral energy cooperation. He also extended an invitation to Turkish companies to increase their investment footprint in Pakistan’s energy market. While underscoring the historic and fraternal ties between Pakistan and
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SAYS A PAKISTANI MINISTERIAL DELEGATION WILL VISIT TURKIYE SOON TO EXPLORE FURTHER COOPERATION BETWEEN TWO COUNTRIES
Türkiye, the prime minister emphasized on the importance of expanding collaboration between Pakistan and Türkiye in energy, petroleum, and mineral sectors. While fondly recalling his numerous interactions with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this year, the prime minister underscored the need to ensure close coordination between the two sides in view of the fast evolving regional and global environment.It was agreed between the two sides that a Ministerial delegation from Pakistan will visit Turkiye soon to explore further cooperation between the two countries especially in the field of energy and power sector. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, Minister for Power Sardar Awais Khan Leghari, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi, and senior government officials. The two leaders also witnessed ex-
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PM, SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT EXPRESS COMMITMENT TO FURTHER DEEPEN BILATERAL COOPERATION
change of Memorendums of understanding and agreements between Turkiye and Pakistan in the field of mining, i.e, Deed of assignment -Eastern Offshore IndusC, Petroleum Concession agreement Ziarat North Block, Petroleum Concession agreement Sukhpur-II Block, Petroleum Concession agreement Deep C Block and Offshore Deep F Block.
PM, SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT EXPRESS COMMITMENT TO DEEPENING BILATERAL COOPERATION: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday expressed their shared commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across all
spheres. The commitment was expressed during a telephonic call between the prime minister and the Sri Lankan President. During their warm and cordial conversation, the prime minister expressed his profound grief over the devastating loss of life and widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. The prime minister conveyed heartfelt condolences to the people and Government of Sri Lanka, especially the bereaved families who had lost their loved ones in the catastrophic floods and landslides that claimed hundreds of precious lives and displaced thousands of people across the island.
COAS, TURKISH ENERGY MINISTER DISCUSS BOOSTING STRATEGIC COOPERATION RAWALPINDI
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Mr. Alparslan Bayraktar, Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Tuesday. The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, particularly the expansion of Pak–Turkiye cooperation in the energy sector, strengthening bilateral relations, and exploring broader avenues
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for strategic collaboration. Both sides reaffirmed their resolve to deepen partnerships aligned with shared goals and regional stability. Field Marshal Munir underscored the historic, brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkiye and expressed gratitude for Ankara’s consistent support at international fora. Minister Bayraktar, in turn, conveyed Turkiye’s desire to enhance cooperation across the energy sector and appreciated Pakistan’s contributions toward regional peace, stability, and sustainable development.
Pakistan, China launch Warrior-IX joint military exercise to counter regional terror threats RAWALPINDI
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In a significant display of military collaboration, Pakistan and China have initiated a major joint counterterrorism exercise, Warrior-IX, aimed at confronting regional security challenges, the InterServices Public Relations (ISPR) announced in a statement on Tuesday. The ninth edition of the annual military drills, which commenced on December 1, is designed to bolster the interoperability between the Pakistan Army and China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The maneuvers are focused on sharpening professional skills and exchanging best practices in modern warfare tactics. The opening ceremony for the extensive training was held at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) in Pabbi. The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Mangla Corps Commander and Major General Bian Xiaoming, the Deputy Chief of Staff for the PLA’s Western Theatre Command, alongside other senior military leaders from both nations. According to the military’s media wing, the Warrior-IX exercise is a testament to the enduring defense partnership between the two allied countries. The yearly drills underscore a shared dedication to promoting peace, stability, and security throughout the region, built upon a foundation of mutual trust and strategic alignment.