{
  "id": 12751936,
  "title": "Pakistan, the Philippines agree to continue parliamentary relations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/pakistan-the-philippines-agree-to-continue-parliamentary-relations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T00:42:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443156/pakistan-the-philippines-agree-to-continue-parliamentary-relations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan and the Philippines have reached an agreement to further strengthen their bilateral ties and cooperation across various sectors, including agriculture, cultural exchanges, tourism, and parliamentary collaboration. A delegation from Pakistan's Senate, headed by Senators Muhammad Abdul Qadir and Syed Waqar Mehdi, paid a visit to the Philippines. In welcoming the delegation, President of the Philippines Senate, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, along with Senator Robin Padilla, were present at the Senate of the Philippines. Accompanying the Pakistani delegation was Asma Rabbani, Pakistan's Ambassador to the Philippines, alongside other respected individuals such as Muhammad Aslam, the Chairman of the Pakistan Council.\n\nThe delegation arrived in Manila to take part in the inaugural Intergovernmental Fiscal Institutions (IGFIN) meeting, organized under the umbrella of the Forum of Federations. During the conference, discussions revolved around the unchecked and irresponsible use of social media by the youth. Parliaments' crucial role in addressing this matter was also examined. The President of the Senate of the Philippines acknowledged Pakistan's constructive and mediation efforts in the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. He noted that the regional tensions have far-reaching implications for global oil prices and energy supplies, particularly for countries like the Philippines, which rely heavily on Middle Eastern oil sources.\n\nSenator Muhammad Abdul Qadir extended his congratulations to the Philippines on its assumption of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) chairmanship for the year. He expressed Pakistan's intention, as ASEAN's Dialogue Partner, to actively engage in the organization's significant meetings. The Pakistani delegation was extended a warm invitation by Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir to visit Pakistan in February or March of the following year. Upon arrival in the Philippines, the Philippine authorities, along with the President of the Senate, escorted the Pakistani delegation on a tour of the Senate Session Hall.",
  "summary": "MANILA: Pakistan and the Philippines have agreed to further promote bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields, including agriculture, people-to-people contacts, tourism and inter-parliamentary cooperation. A delegation of the Senate of Pakistan, led by Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir and Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi, visited the Philippines. President of the Senate of the Philippines,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}