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Pakistan will continue to be ‘stalwart partner’ of US in fight against terrorism — State Dept.

WASHINGTON, Feb 08 (APP):Amid upsurge in the terrorist attacks in Pakistan, the United States has said that Pakistan will continue to be its “stalwart partner” in the fight against terrorism. “We’ve talked in recent days about our commitment to stand with Pakistan in the face of these security threats,” Ned Prince, the State Department spokesperson,… Continue reading Pakistan will continue to be ‘stalwart partner’ of US in fight against terrorism — State Dept.

Death toll crosses 11,000 as Erdogan visits affected areas

Rescuers and civilians look for survivors under the rubble of collapsed buildings in Kahramanmaras, close to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake’s epicentre, a day after it struck the country’s southeast [Adem Atlan/AFP]

ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (News Agencies /APP Web Desk): The death toll from the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday has risen to more than 11,000. At least 8,574 people have died in Turkey, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. At least 2,530 have been killed in Syria. Erdogan was speaking… Continue reading Death toll crosses 11,000 as Erdogan visits affected areas

PM for translating solidarity into tangible, timely material support for quake victims of Turkiye, Syria

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the international community to translate their solidarity with the earthquake victims of Turkiye and Syria into tangible and timely material support. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister said that after 24 hours, the devastating earthquake hit Turkiye and Syria, scenes of death… Continue reading PM for translating solidarity into tangible, timely material support for quake victims of Turkiye, Syria

Pakistan’s envoy to US phones his Turkish counterpart; condoles over quake-caused destruction

ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan telephoned his Turkish counterpart in Washington DC and expressed his heartfelt sympathies and deep condolences over the loss of precious lives and massive destruction caused by the devastating earthquake. In his telephonic conversation with Ambassador Hasan Murat Mercan, Masood Khan said that he… Continue reading Pakistan’s envoy to US phones his Turkish counterpart; condoles over quake-caused destruction

Turkiye, Syria earthquake: Over 5000 died; emergency announced for three months in affected provinces

Rescue efforts continue at collapsed Iskenderun State Hospital annex building after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Hatay, Turkey [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (Agencies/ APP Web Desk): The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria crossed the 5000 mark, as hectic rescue and recovery operations were underway in a bid to rescue as many people trapped in the rubble as possible in freezing weather, international media reported Tuesday. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan… Continue reading Turkiye, Syria earthquake: Over 5000 died; emergency announced for three months in affected provinces

Pakistan, Spain discuss cooperation in trade, agriculture

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): The fifth round of Pakistan-Spain Annual Bilateral Consultations, held in Madrid, discussed the need to further strengthen and diversify bilateral relations, the Foreign Office said Tuesday. It was agreed to expand cooperation in trade, economy, agriculture, renewable energy, tourism, digitalization, startups and food processing areas, the FO statement said issued here.… Continue reading Pakistan, Spain discuss cooperation in trade, agriculture

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