PM briefs cabinet on Türkiye, Iran visits

July 08, 2026 (MLN): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said his recent visit to Türkiye would further deepen the longstanding bilateral relationship, while noting growing interest from Turkish investors in Pakistan's key economic sectors.

Chairing a meeting of the federal cabinet in Islamabad, the prime minister briefed members on the outcomes of his recent visits to Türkiye and Iran.

He said Turkish investors and business leaders had expressed strong interest in exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in the mining, minerals, and energy sectors, according to Radio Pakistan.

The prime minister also informed the cabinet that he, along with a Pakistani delegation, attended the funeral ceremonies of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Pakistan Air Force Group Captain Asim Tariq, who embraced martyrdom while saving the life of a woman in Islamabad.

He said the suspect involved in the incident had been arrested and would face legal proceedings in accordance with the law.

The prime minister also praised the sacrifices of Pakistan's security forces in the ongoing fight against terrorism. Referring to the recent killing of 15 terrorists in Balochistan, he expressed confidence that terrorism would eventually be eliminated from the country.

The federal cabinet concluded the meeting by offering Fateha for the security personnel who embraced martyrdom in the war against terrorism.

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