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Prabowo Visits Pakistan, Meets Sharif and Zardari

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is planning a three-day visit to Pakistan, where he will meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. A high-powered delegation will accompany him on the trip, which is being arranged through diplomatic channels. During his stay, several bilateral agreements are expected to be signed, including meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. This visit marks a follow-up to President Joko Widodo's previous visit to Pakistan in January 2018 during the PMLN government's last stint in power.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1268156-indonesian-president-to-visit-pakistan-this-month

Pakistan Hosts UNSC Big Five Diplomatic Reception

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar hosted a reception for the representatives of the "Big Five" (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States) at the Foreign Office in Islamabad. The event was attended by heads of resident missions of UN Security Council member states and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to working constructively with all UNSC members and the broader UN membership to bridge divides, foster consensus, and uphold the UN Security Council's mandate. A change of guards at the Foreign Office took place during the day, with Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan being appointed as the new Spokesperson for the Foreign Office. Khan has served in various capacities, including as Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York and Diplomatic Adviser to the Speaker National Assembly. Pakistan and India exchanged lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities on January 1, as per an agreement that entered into force in 1991. The list provides for both countries to inform each other of their nuclear installations and facilities on January 1 of each calendar year. The two nations also exchanged lists of prisoners in each other's custody, with Pakistan handing over a list of 266 Indian prisoners (49 civilian prisoners and 217 fishermen) to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. India shared the list of Pakistani prisoners in its jails, totaling 462 Pakistanis (381 civilian prisoners and 81 fishermen). Pakistan requested India to expedite the release and return of 183 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners who have completed their sentences in Pakistani jails. India also sought immediate consular access to 18 civilian prisoners and fishermen in Pakistani custody believed to be Indian nationals.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1267784-pakistan-seeks-peaceful-resolution-of-all-issues-on-unsc-agenda