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COAS, UK CDS discuss Afghan peace process, bilateral cooperation
Pakistan Army greatly values its friendly relations with the UK, Gen Bajwa tells Gen Carter
UK Chief of Defence Gen Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace and stability in the region, especially the Afghan peace process, the ISPR reported. PHOTO: ISPR
RAWALPINDI:
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa discussed the current developments in Afghan peace process and measures taken to further enhance bilateral and defence cooperation with United Kingdom s Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter on Monday.
COAS, UK CDS discuss Afghan peace process
The visiting dignitary acknowledged Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday discussed the Afghan peace process, security and defence cooperation and the evolving global geo-strategic environment of the region with United Kingdom s Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Carter called on General Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ) today to discuss matters of mutual interset.
The visiting dignitary acknowledged Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region and pledged to further enhance bilateral relations between both countries, the ISPR added.
US seeks Pakistan s help over new Afghan peace plan’
Biden administration wants national elections under transitional Afghan govt which was reportedly rejected by Taliban
ISLAMABAD:
The US special envoy for Afghanistan shared with Pakistan the new strategy of the Biden administration, seeking national elections under the transitional Afghan government, officials said on Monday.
The contours of the new strategy were on top of the agenda when Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad held talks with Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.
Khalilzad was accompanied by General Austin Miller, commander of the US forces in Afghanistan, and other officials while General Qamar was assisted by DG Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt Gen Faiz Hameed, Pakistan special envoy on Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq and PM Special Assistant on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf.
Islamabad: The Pakistan government has revised its visa policy, easing rules for foreign travellers and introducing a new medical visa category for the first time. Interior ministry spokesperson Zafaryab Khan confirmed the new additions and said that all unnecessary requirements have been removed in the revised visa regulations to facilitate the people.
Medical and work visa changes
A short-term medical visa of up to three months can be issued to cater to emergencies within 48 hours of the application’s submission, according to the new guidelines. Security clearance would not be required for the short-term visas, officials said. Meanwhile, the extended medical visa of up to one year would be issued within a month after clearance from agencies. Pakistan receives a large number of visa applications for medical treatment each year from neighbouring Afghanistan.