{
  "id": 8366562,
  "title": "Dar for tighter Pak-Turkiye alignment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/dar-for-tighter-pak-turkiye-alignment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T02:56:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2031014/dar-for-tighter-pak-turkiye-alignment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on Friday for improved coordination between Pakistan and Turkiye's departments in preparation for upcoming meetings. Speaking with Turkiye's Ambassador to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroglu, the two discussed bilateral relations and regional developments during their meeting. Neziroglu reported on progress made through various institutional mechanisms aimed at boosting cooperation since recent high-level exchanges between the two nations. Dar emphasized Pakistan's dedication to strengthening ties with Turkiye in critical areas and stressed the importance of ongoing collaboration between relevant government bodies. Addressing regional concerns, Dar stressed that dialogue and diplomacy were the sole means to resolve disputes and achieve enduring peace, stability, and prosperity in the area. The deputy prime minister also learned of media reports alleging irregularities in the apostille and document attestation system, leading him to establish a three-person inquiry committee. This committee's task is to investigate potential misuse or discrepancies in the verification process, as well as the role of courier services involved.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday urged relevant departments of Pakistan and Turkiye to closely coordinate preparations for the Joint Commission and the 8th session of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council to advance the bilateral agenda. Mr Dar made the remarks during a meeting with Ambassador of Turkiye to Pakistan Irfan Neziroglu, during which the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy PM Ishaq Dar seeks better coordination between Pakistan and Turkey's departments.",
    "Turkish Ambassador Irfan Neziroglu updates on bilateral relations and regional developments.",
    "Dar establishes inquiry committee to investigate irregularities in apostille system."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Pakistan's push for closer ties with Turkiye signals a bid to solidify a key strategic partnership, with a focus on institutional coordination and collaborative problem-solving in areas of mutual concern.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}