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Pakistani court orders gov't to declare FETÖ a terror group
Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday ordered the government to declare the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ) a terror group and ban its affiliated schools in the country.FETÖ and its U.S.-based leader Fetullah Gulen orchestrated the defeated coup of July 15, 2016 in Turkey, which left 251 people martyred and nearly 2,200 injured.Ankara accuses FETÖ of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through the infiltration of Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police, and judiciary.FETÖ terror group spied on Turkey’s CİRİT laser-guided missiles projectA bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar, also ordered to hand over FETÖ’s “all the movable and immovable assets”, schools, colleges, education centers and other similar entities to Turkiye Maarif Foundation.Turkey established the Maarif Foundation in 2016 to take over the administration of overseas schools linked to FETÖ. The foundation also establishes schools and education centers abroad.On Dec. 13, a local lawyer Sohail Sajid had filed a constitutional petition in the Supreme Court and requested to declare the group a terrorist outfit in the country.Turkish police arrest 21 suspects in FETÖ probeThe court directed the Interior Ministry to declare FETÖ-linked Pak-Turk International Cag Education Foundation (PTICEF) a “proscribed organization” and include its name in the list of terrorist outfit.The court also directed the country’s financial institutions to immediately freeze the bank accounts of FETÖ-linked foundation and give custody of the such assets to Turkiye Maarif Foundation."Direction is issued to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to declare the Section 42 Company created by PTICEF as defunct on account of its illegal and unauthorized initial registration and its affiliation with a terrorists organization and remove its name from the registers of SECP," the court ruled.FETÖ-linked schools closed in CambodiaThe Supreme Court’s verdict also directed police and other law enforcement agencies to extend full support to Turkiye Maarif Foundation in taking control of the education institutions.Currently 28 schools are running under the FETÖ-linked organization in Pakistan."Today is historic day as our country's top country has declared FETÖ as a terror outfit, which staged the defeated coup in our brotherly country Turkey in July 2016," Sohail Sajid, the petitioner, told Anadolu Agency.“Pakistan is the only country where the FETÖ has been declared as a terrorist organization and now all schools and assets linked to the group will be hand over to the Turkish government,” he added.The court ruling will further strengthen ties between Pakistan and Turkey, Sajid added.Turkish court hands heavy life sentences to ten FETÖ terrorists



FETÖ and its U.S.-based leader Fetullah Gulen orchestrated the defeated coup of July 15, 2016 in Turkey, which left 251 people martyred and nearly 2,200 injured.

Ankara accuses FETÖ of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through the infiltration of Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police, and judiciary.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in his turn said that from now on Pakistan and Turkey will be much closer and that the two countries would take relations to a "much higher level."

Pakistani media highlight PM Khan’s visit to Turkey
Pakistani media are giving a wall-to-wall coverage to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s maiden visit to Turkey, terming the trip crucial for the government’s ongoing efforts to attract foreign investment.Khan, who took oath as Pakistan’s 19th Prime Minister in last August following his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s victory in July 2018 general elections, is currently on a two-day visit to Turkey -- a longtime ally of this South Asian nuclear state.All major TV channels and newspapers comprehensively covered Khan’s first day engagements in the capital Ankara and Konya with special emphasis on his meeting with Turkish investors and visit to the mausoleum of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi.Pakistan’s largest business daily Business Recorder in its front page headline “PM makes a pitch for Turkish investors” highlighted Khan’s efforts to woo the Turkish investors to take potential of his country’s geo-strategic location and a huge potential for investment, especially in infrastructure and tourism.Daily Jang -- the country’s largest circulated Urdu daily -- in its front page headline flashed Khan’s invitation to Turkish investors to invest in $64 billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).Video: Pakistani PM visits Mevlana Museum in central TurkeyThe corridor which is part of Beijing’s most ambitious foreign economic initiative-One Belt One Road- will connect northwest China to Pakistan's southwestern Gawadar port through a network of roads, railways and pipelines to transport cargo, oil and gas.This will provide the shortest route to Chinese cargo destined for the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa.Express, another largest Urdu daily, highlighted the premier’s assurance to the Turkish investors regarding his government’s efforts to improve infrastructure, which is a must to attract foreign investment.The News International, an English daily, in its front page headline “Pak-Turkey trade be taken to high level-Imran” pointed Khan’s intention to boost the trade volume between the two countries.The current volume between the two countries is $700 million, which according to Turkish ambassador to Islamabad, Mustafa Ihsan, has the potential to touch the $10 billion figure.‘Turkey can support Pakistan in irrigation investments’Mevlana RumiLocal broadcasters and newspapers gave exclusive coverage to Khan’s visit to the mausoleum of Mevlana Rumi, considering spiritual relation between him and Allama Iqbal, Pakistan’s national poet.Iqbal -- better known as Iqbal Lahori outside Pakistan (1877 to 1938) -- acknowledged Rumi as his “spiritual teacher”. Iqbal’s poetry, according to many critics, is heavily influenced by that of Rumi.Pakistanis recognize Rumi as one of the greatest Muslim mystic poets to have ever lived on earth. In fact, many learn about his poetry and short stories during their childhood as part of their school curriculum.Rumi’s dervishes from Turkey visit Pakistan every year, whose performances are attended by thousands of people, including art and music lovers.Daily Jang separately covered Khan’s visit to Rumi’s museum and published a three-column picture on the front page showing Khan standing in the museum and being briefed by the officials.Khan also paid visit to the symbolic grave of Iqbal located in Rumi's mausoleum.Turkey encourages its business people to invest in Pakistan: ErdoğanPakistani PM pays tribute to Turkey's founding leader

‘Turkey can support Pakistan in irrigation investments’
Turkey can provide technical support to Pakistan for irrigation investments, Turkey’s agriculture and forestry minister said on Friday.Bekir Pakdemirli's remarks came during his meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is in the capital Ankara on his first official visit to Turkey since taking office in August.Pakdemirli stressed that Turkey can cooperate with brotherly and friendly country Pakistan in every field of agriculture."We [Turkey] are ranked 7th in the world in agricultural output. We are particularly good at technical knowledge and technology," Pakdemirli added.Khan, for his part, said that Pakistan has great potential in terms of agriculture and livestock.Pakistan seeks support from Turkey especially on irrigation, food processing, halal meat and agricultural productivity, he added.Khan also said it was important that the good bilateral relations between the two countries are reflected in the field of agriculture.Turkey encourages its business people to invest in Pakistan: ErdoğanPakistani PM pays tribute to Turkey's founding leaderTurkish, Pakistani FMs meet in capital Ankara

Pakistani PM pays tribute to Turkey's founding leader
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday paid his respects to modern Turkey’s founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in the capital Ankara.Khan laid a wreath at Atatürk's Mausoleum or Anıtkabir, and he also signed a formal guest book."It is a matter of great honor for me to be present here to pay homage to one of the greatest statesmen and visionary leaders of the 20th century -- Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk," he wrote in the guest book."Leading the Turkish nation at one of the most challenging times, he changed the course of Turkish and indeed the world history, becoming an inspiration for all those resisting the tide of colonialism across the world. He was an epitome of courage, strength, resilience, forbearance, and wisdom."Khan wrote Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, had described Atatürk as "one of the greatest men who has ever lived"."On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, I would like to convey my deepest admiration and respect for Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk."His glorious struggle and leadership for the independence and unity of the Turkish nation will forever remain a golden chapter in the annals of history."Starting a landmark two-day visit to Turkey, Khan on Thursday visited a museum in central Anatolia dedicated to Mevlana Rumi, the famed 13th-century Muslim poet.Khan later attended a working dinner co-organized by the Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB) and Pakistan’s Embassy in Ankara.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to receive Khan Friday at the presidential palace. Erdogan and Khan are expected to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as possible steps for further strengthening cooperation.They will also exchange views on current regional and international developments.Turkish, Pakistani FMs meet in capital AnkaraPakistan, Turkey to form joint health task force: PM Khan