POLITICAL ISSUES
QATAR
1. Qatar's outgoing Ambassador paid farewell call on President
Islamabad, Thursday, 6 November 2014
The outgoing ambassador of Qatar Sayar Abdul Rahman J. Al-Mawdah paid a farewell call on the President Mamnoon Hussain who commended his services for providing further impetus to bilateral ties.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See also: The Nation, Lahore; Business Recorder, Karachi

TURKEY
2. Turkish diplomat underscored Pak-Turkey cultural ties
Karachi, Wednesday, 12 November 2014
The Consul General of Turkey Murat Mustafa Onart said that Turkey and Pakistan enjoy cordial relations.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

ECONOMIC ISSUES
IRAN
3. Pak-Iran gas-pipeline to be completed during present tenure: Khurram
Lahore, Friday, 28 November 2014
Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan said that Pak-Iran gas-pipe line would be completed during the tenure of the present government.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See also: Daily Times, Lahore

TURKEY
4. Pakistan-Turkey discussed setting up small hydro power projects
Islamabad, Friday, 14 November 2014
Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkey Muhammad Haroon Shaukat met his Turkish counterpart and discussed cooperation in energy sector and setting up small and medium sized hydro power projects in Pakistan.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

UAE
5. Pak Consul General for boosting trade, business ties with UAE, Gulf states
Islamabad, Sunday, 30 November 2014
Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai and Northern Emirates Javed Jalil Khattak discussed potential to enhance trade and business relations with the UAE and other Gulf states.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See also: Daily Times, Lahore

DEFENCE ISSUES
JORDAN
6. Jordanian naval commander arrived on 5-day visit
Islamabad, Friday, 7 November 2014
Commander of the Royal Jordanian Naval Forces Brigadier General Qasem Fadeel Nahar Tanashat arrived on a 5-day official visit to Pakistan on the invitation of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See also: The News International, Karachi

QATAR
7. Air Chief met with Qatari PM, Qatar Emiri Air Force Commander
Islamabad, Monday, 17 November 2014
Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force Tahir Rafique Butt on an official visit to Qatar, called on Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani in Doha and discussed regional security issues.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See also: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See also: Pakistan Observer, Islamabad

8. Air chief met defence ministers of Qatar, China
Lahore, Monday, 17 November 2014
Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force Tahir Rafique Butt met Qatar Defence Minister Major General Hamad Bin Ali Al Attiyah in Doha and discussed regional security issues.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See also: Pakistan Today, Lahore; Daily Times, Lahore; The News International, Karachi

TURKEY
9. Pakistan Navy ship to participate in joint Turkish Navy exercise
Islamabad, Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Pakistan Navy Ship PNS ALAMGIR (FFG 260) would be visiting Turkish Aksaz Naval Base Marmaris and Antalya harbour to participate in joint Turkish Navy exercise Mavi Balina-14.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See also: The News International, Karachi; Daily Times, Lahore; The Express Tribune, Karachi

MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES
TURKEY
10. PBC to sign two MoUs with Turkish Radio, TV
Islamabad, Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) and Turkish Radio & Television Corporation would sign two memoranda of understanding (MoUs).
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

11. Turkish Embassy to hold lecture on ‘Ottoman Embroideries’ on Monday
Islamabad, Saturday, 8 November 2014
Embassy of Turkey in Islamabad would hold a lecture within the framework of Turkey-Pakistan Cultural Year 2014 by renowned Archaeologist Alper Yurdemi at Pakistan National Museum of Ethnology (Heritage Museum).
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See also: Daily Times, Lahore; The Express Tribune, Karachi

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