Imran Khan

The Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister on May 25 discussed a variety of issues over the phone, ranging from bilateral cooperation in the fight against the novel coronavirus to regional issues.

Although the novel coronavirus pandemic has driven thousands of workers into unemployment, the Pakistani government has found a way to provide jobs to their citizens while also reforesting the nation.

According to Reuters, Pakistan has created more than 63,000 jobs for unemployed day laborers by relaunching the nation's ambitious 10 Billion Tree Tsunami campaign.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke over the phone on March 3 and discussed the latest developments in northwestern Syria.

According to a statement by Turkey's Communications Directorate, the leaders discussed bilateral ties, developments in Syria's Idlib province and refugee issues.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Pakistan's capital Islamabad yesterday for a two-day official visit, the Anadolu Agency reported.

Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with cabinet members, welcomed the Turkish president, accompanied by a high-level delegation to PAF Base Nur Khan - a military base used for foreign government officials.

The Pakistan government has found fault with a special court's death sentence for former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, apparently taking sides in a split between the military and the judiciary, and the general's lawyers said he plans to appeal.

The United Nations urged governments, businesses and others on Tuesday to "reboot" the world's response to refugees as the number of people fleeing their homes rises along with hostility to migrants.

Thousands of anti-government demonstrators were due in the Pakistani capital on Oct. 31 to demand that the government step down, piling more pressure on Prime Minister Imran Khan as he strives to get the faltering economy on track.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed on Aug. 6 to challenge at the UN security council India's decision to strip Kashmir of its special autonomy, a move he warned could provoke conflict in the region.    

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has expressed condolences to Pakistani Prime Minister over last Sunday's terrorist attacks in the country's northwest.

Pakistan's main spy agency provided the U.S. with a lead that helped them find and kill Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on July 22.