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Pakistan and Libya agreed on a US $4.6 billion defense deal, boosting military cooperation between the two Muslim countries. Pakistan's growing presence as a competitive defense exporter outside traditional Western and Russian networks has been welcomed by the Pakistani people. The agreement was officially made during Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir's historic visit to Benghazi in mid-December 2025, marking the first visit by a Pakistani military leader to Libya.  Talks ended with a military cooperation framework signed at the LNA headquarters under Field Marshal Haftar. Both sides highlighted shared strategic interests and regional stability.  Libya’s eastern armed leader, Khalifa Haftar, showed interest in enhancing ties and obtaining advanced Pakistani defense systems, such as the cost-effective JF-17 Thunder fighter, a 4.5-generation jet co-developed with China, attracting global attention.  Analysts say that Libya's eastern-based Libyan National Army, le...

BAGHDAD, Iraq  —   President Asif Ali Zardari rolled into Baghdad on Saturday for an official visit all about boosting trade ties. President Zardari aims to strengthen relations with Baghdad following years of limited interaction.    "President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Baghdad for a four-day official visit to Iraq," his office announced on social media.   Culture Minister Dr. Ahmed Fakkak Al-Badrani warmly welcomed him. The visit seeks to enhance cooperation and strengthen relations between Pakistan and Iraq through meetings with senior Iraqi leaders.   Zardari's trip is part of recent top-level meet-ups to boost ties between the two sides, focusing on economic, political, and community links.   Pakistan's foreign office announced that the president will hold discussions with Iraq's senior leaders regarding cooperation in trade, investment, energy, technology, education, and personnel. Mr Zardari is also expected to talk about regional a...