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Express Tribune
23-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Pakistan, Bangladesh agree on visa-free entry for diplomats, officials
Listen to article Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to grant visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic and official passports, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties, Radio Pakistan reported. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Bangladeshi counterpart, Lieutenant General (retired) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, in Dhaka on Wednesday. The two sides also discussed increasing cooperation in internal security, police training, anti-narcotics, and anti-human trafficking. In addition, they explored joint counter-terrorism measures and the possibility of exchange programmes between police academies of the two nations. ڈھاکہ۔وفاقی وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی کی بنگلہ دیش کے وزیر داخلہ لیفٹیننٹ جنرل(ر) جہانگیر عالم چودھری سے ملاقات وفاقی وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی کا وزارت داخلہ آمد پر بنگلہ دیشی ہم منصب نے پرتپاک خیرمقدم کیا وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی کو گارڈ آف آنرز پیش کیا گیا — Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 23, 2025 Upon his arrival at the Bangladesh Home Affairs Ministry, Chowdhury welcomed Naqvi with a guard of honour. Speaking on the occasion, Chowdhury expressed the importance of Naqvi's visit for promoting bilateral cooperation between Islamabad and Dhaka. He also thanked Naqvi for offering police training to Bangladeshi officials. A joint committee, headed by Interior Secretary Khurram Agha, has been formed to further boost cooperation between the two countries. Chowdhury confirmed that a high-level Bangladeshi delegation would soon visit Islamabad to tour the Safe City Project and National Police Academy. Earlier in February, Pakistan and Bangladesh resumed direct trade on an official level for the first time since the 1971 separation, with the first government-approved cargo departing from Port Qasim. Read More: Bangladesh resumes direct trade with Pakistan for first time since 1971 This marks a historic step in bilateral trade relations, as Bangladesh agreed to purchase 50,000 tonnes of Pakistani rice through the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP). In April, Pakistan and Bangladesh resumed high-level diplomatic consultations for the first time in 15 years. Senior officials from both sides met in Dhaka to revive bilateral engagement and address regional and international matters of mutual interest. The Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) were held at the State Guest House Padma and led by Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and her Bangladeshi counterpart, Md Jashim Uddin. The meeting marks the first formal FOC between the two countries since 2010, signalling renewed efforts to rebuild trust and cooperation.
Express Tribune
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Naqvi, Haqqani vow to bolster counter-terrorism cooperation
Listen to article Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Kabul on a one-day official visit on Sunday, where he held high-level talks with his Afghan counterpart Sirajuddin Haqqani on counter-terrorism, border management, and the repatriation of undocumented Afghan nationals. Upon arrival at Kabul International Airport, Naqvi was received by Afghanistan's Deputy Interior Minister Mohammad Nabi Omari. Senior Afghan interior ministry officials were also present at the welcome ceremony. Naqvi was accompanied by Pakistan's Federal Secretary for Interior Khurram Agha and other senior officials. کابل۔ وفاقی وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی افغانستان کے ایک روزہ سرکاری دورے پر کابل پہنچ گئے کابل انٹرنیشنل ائرپورٹ پر افغانستان کے نائب وزیر داخلہ محمد نبی عمری نے وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کا استقبال کیا افغانستان کی وزارت داخلہ کے اعلی حکام بھی اس موقع پر موجود تھے — Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 20, 2025 During his visit, Naqvi met with Afghan Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani at the Afghan Ministry of Interior. The two sides held detailed discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in countering terrorism, managing cross-border infiltration, and addressing the issue of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The talks also focused on strengthening mechanisms for the effective management of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, curbing narcotics smuggling, and streamlining cross-border movement. Discussions included the ongoing process of repatriating Afghan nationals who are residing illegally in Pakistan. Both interior ministers emphasised the need for peaceful coexistence, stability, and mutual cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. کابل:وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کی کابل میں اپنے افغان ہم منصب سراج الدین حقانی سے اہم ملاقات وزیرداخلہ کا افغان وزارت داخلہ آمد پر افغان وزیر داخلہ سراج الدین حقانی نے خیر مقدم کیا دوطرفہ تعلقات خصوصا انسداد دہشت گردی و دراندازی و کالعدم تحریک طالبان کے حوالے سے تبادلہ خیال — Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 20, 2025 'Terrorist organisations are spreading chaos and instability. We must act jointly to stop them,' Naqvi said during the meeting. 'Pakistan desires brotherly and long-term relations with Afghanistan,' he added. Naqvi noted that Pakistan had hosted millions of Afghan refugees for decades and reiterated that legal pathways for Afghan citizens to enter Pakistan remain open. Also present at the meeting were Afghanistan's Senior Deputy Interior Minister Ibrahim Sardar, Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq, Interior Secretary Khurram Agha, senior diplomatic officials, and representatives from Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior.
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Express Tribune
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
For the first time, politicians, govt, and military united — and that unsettles some, says Mohsin Naqvi
Listen to article Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has dismissed speculation regarding the removal of President Asif Ali Zardari, calling such rumours baseless and driven by discomfort over political and institutional unity. 'For the first time, politicians, the government, and the military establishment are united—and that bothers some people,' Naqvi said while addressing the media in Sukkur on Saturday. سکھر۔ وفاقی وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی کا محرم الحرام کی مناسبت سے پاکستان کے سب بڑے و 500 سال قدیمی جلوس کا دورہ وزیرداخلہ نے جلوس کے لیے کیے گئے انتظامات دیکھے وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی نے پاکستان کے سب سے بڑے جلوس کے لئے کیے گئے انتظامات پر وزیر اعلی سندھ مراد علی شاہ۔سول انتظامیہ۔ — Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 5, 2025 Responding to a journalist's question about circulating claims of President Zardari's removal and constitutional amendments, Naqvi urged restraint from political debate during Muharram. 'It would be a good thing if we refrained from politics for two days. Do not believe everything on social media,' he added. Naqvi was in Sukkur to oversee security arrangements for Muharram processions. He said more than 2,700 processions were taking place nationwide, with Sukkur hosting the largest in the country. 'Credit goes to the entire team for managing Pakistan's largest procession,' he said, expressing confidence that all events would conclude peacefully by evening. When asked about deteriorating law and order in Sindh's Shikarpur, Kashmore, and Kandhkot districts, Naqvi acknowledged the situation and assured that coordinated efforts were underway. 'Just like we pushed back terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, we'll deal with the dacoits in Sindh as well,' he said. 'The federal and provincial governments will act together to resolve this issue.' سوشل میڈیا پر مذہبی اشتعال انگیزی کسی صورت نہ پہلے برداشت کی اور نہ آئندہ برداشت کی جائے گی۔ امن و امان برقرار رکھنا اولین ترجیح ہے۔ فتنہ الہندوستان کے مذموم عزائم ناکام بنانے کے لئے قانون نافذ کرنے والے ادارے مکمل چوکس ہیں۔ محسن نقوی — Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 5, 2025 Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has warned that any form of religious incitement on social media will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Naqvi reiterated the government's commitment to maintaining peace during Muharram and countering threats across all regions. "InshaAllah, Ashura will remain peaceful thanks to the efforts of the government and the tireless dedication of our security forces," Naqvi stated.
