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The meetings have intensified scrutiny over India-Bangladesh intelligence cooperation, raising questions about security agencies’ influence alongside formal diplomatic and political channels MM Report DHAKA: Bangladesh’s intelligence relationship with India has come under renewed scrutiny following a visit by the chief of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) to Dhaka, with diplomatic and security sources describing the engagement as significant amid growing political sensitivities over New Delhi’s role in Bangladesh. Sources familiar with the developments said the R&AW chief travelled to Dhaka on an official visit at the invitation of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), rather than the elected…

MM Report MAKKAH: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the newly signed Mecca defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye was not directed against any country and instead reflected the three nations’ commitment to regional security and the right to self-defence under international law. In a statement posted on his X account, Erdoğan said he had travelled to Mecca at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. During his visit, he held talks with the Saudi leader and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The three leaders signed the joint defence agreement in Mecca. The pact…

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan move towards strategic shield Three leaders reviewed regional challenges and strengthened their shared vision for expanded defence cooperation and strategic security partnerships, while rejecting all Sunni-Shia divisions and emphasizing unity as one Muslim nation (Catchline) MM Report MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed a landmark joint defence agreement in Makkah, pledging to deepen military cooperation and strengthen collective security amid growing regional challenges. The agreement was signed during the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence, which was held at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah on August 7, 2026. The summit was hosted at the invitation of…

The two leaders were set to engage in comprehensive talks focusing on bilateral ties, economic cooperation and key regional developments MM Report JEDDAH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah on Thursday on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, as Islamabad and Riyadh looked to further deepen their longstanding partnership in economic, diplomatic and strategic fields. The visit had been arranged at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The two leaders were expected to hold detailed discussions on bilateral relations, economic cooperation and regional developments. Upon his arrival…

MM Report KARACHI: A labour leader has called for a high-level investigation into alleged financial irregularities, corruption and administrative failures in the Sindh Employees’ Social Security Institution (SESSI), urging government and accountability bodies to examine the institution’s affairs. SESSI labour representative Naushad Akhtar has submitted an application to the SESSI commissioner, Sindh government, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other relevant authorities, seeking an independent inquiry into alleged misuse of funds and governance issues. In his application, Akhtar claimed that thousands of industrial and commercial establishments in Sindh remained unregistered with the social security system despite legal…

Ishaq Dar voiced alarm over escalating regional tensions, condemning repeated violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque and urging protection of the sanctity and rights of Palestinians MM Report AMMAN: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar had called for renewed international efforts to address the worsening situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, particularly in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, during the Ministerial Meeting on Jerusalem in Amman. Speaking at the meeting, Ishaq Dar expressed serious concern over developments affecting the region and condemned continued violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque, also known as Al-Haram Al-Sharif. He also criticized settlement expansion,…

Pilot detained after returning from China as authorities keep reasons undisclosed, leaving questions over the circumstances surrounding the sudden custody MM Report PARIS: French ex-pilot Pierre-Henri Chuet has been arrested on suspicion of espionage, in a dramatic development that has sent shockwaves through the nation’s defence establishment and thrown a multi-billion-pound arms deal with India into fresh turmoil. Highly placed sources have confirmed to the Metro Morning that the pilot, who has not been named, was taken into custody immediately upon his return from a private visit to China. During that trip, it is alleged, he provided training to Chinese military…

The defence agreement established a structured framework for military cooperation, enabling both countries to enhance coordination, strengthen strategic ties and deepen security collaboration MM Report KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait approved a defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan, marking a significant step towards expanding and formalizing military collaboration between the two countries. According to Arab media reports, the agreement established a structured framework for cooperation in key defence areas, including military training, exchange of expertise and the development of joint strategies aimed at strengthening bilateral security relations. The agreement would provide both countries with a formal mechanism to enhance coordination between their armed…

Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to deepening political, economic and diplomatic ties, signaling sustained momentum and a shared resolve to strengthen bilateral cooperation MM Report CHOLPON-ATA, KYRGYZSTAN: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Kyrgyzstan, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across a wide range of sectors. During the meeting, Wang Yi said China and Pakistan should actively advance exchanges at all levels and deepen practical cooperation in different fields. He said both countries should work together to accelerate the development of an…

MM Report MANILA: Pakistan has expressed concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East and called on all parties to exercise restraint, while reaffirming its support for dialogue and diplomatic efforts to ease the crisis. Speaking at the Foreign Office’s weekly briefing, spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Pakistan was deeply concerned by continued threats from Yemen’s Houthi movement against Saudi Arabia and strongly condemned declarations targeting commercial shipping in the Red Sea. He said threats to merchant vessels posed a serious risk to regional stability and global trade, adding that Pakistan remained committed to safeguarding its maritime interests. Such actions,…