Indonesian envoy visits Central Police Office in Lahore to discuss security and training initiatives. The delegation was briefed on the Safe Cities Project, Virtual Women Police Stations, and Child Protection Centers, among other public service initiatives. IG Punjab Dr Usman Anwar highlighted Indonesia's rapid development and leadership role in the Islamic world and region, while Indonesian Ambassador appreciated Punjab Police's efforts against terrorism. The two police forces agreed to exchange delegations for enhanced training and capacity building, with IG Punjab also showcasing the Central Police Dashboard and community policing programs.
Japan appoints Katsuro Nagai as its first WTO permanent representative, citing challenges in the multilateral trading system. Nagai, a high-ranking diplomat at Japan's Geneva mission, aims to contribute to WTO reform and create new rules through his experience in free trade talks.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has pledged that the country's nuclear statehood is 'permanently enshrined' in its supreme law, amid a row with the US over denuclearization efforts. The declaration comes after Pyongyang criticizes US attempts to interfere in its internal affairs and views joint military exercises with South Korea as a threat to national security. North Korea has vowed to take measures to protect itself and has not had official relations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for over 30 years, citing a lack of legal authority.
South Korea and Vietnam discussed ways to boost bilateral trade cooperation, aiming for a $150 billion volume by 2030. The two countries explored measures to enhance financial sector cooperation, including implementing a memorandum of understanding between Korea Electric Power Corporation and PetroVietnam to foster a workforce for Vietnam's nuclear power industry. The Trade Ministry also held a director general-level meeting with Vietnam's finance ministry to address pending issues, such as the refund of value-added tax for Korean textile companies and the succession of business incentives by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering following its acquisition of Doosan Vina.
South Korea's Foreign Minister will visit China on September 17-18. The trip comes amid tensions between the two nations, with South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol having expressed concerns over China's human rights record. During the visit, Foreign Minister Lee Jung-hae is expected to discuss trade and economic cooperation with her Chinese counterpart. The talks will also focus on regional security issues, including North Korea's nuclear program.
Pakistan's seminar on "Civilian Protection in Multidomain Conflicts: Legal and Humanitarian Perspectives on Operation Sindoor" highlighted the need for diplomatic coalitions to address civilian protection violations. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood emphasized the importance of building stronger diplomatic coalitions to bring attention to these violations at multilateral forums. Former minister Ahmer Bilal Soofi stressed the need for structured legal documentation and preparedness to pursue accountability under international humanitarian law.
The Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi, in collaboration with Education Malaysia Global Services and leading Malaysian universities, hosted the Jom2 Malaysia Chalo2 2025 campaign and Study in Malaysia Education Fair Pakistan 2025. The event showcased Malaysia's diverse education opportunities, including cultural and trade exchanges, with MATRADE, Tourism Malaysia, ASEAN Missions in Karachi, Air Asia, and the Malaysia-Pakistan Business Council participating. High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan Ambassador Dato' Mohammad Azhar Mazlan emphasized the strong bilateral ties between the two countries, highlighting the fair as a platform to strengthen these bonds. One-on-one engagements and career counselling sessions were also facilitated, supporting trans-national education and academic partnerships between Pakistani and Malaysian higher education institutions.
NATO is rushing troops to the region as China's influence in Greenland and the Arctic continues to grow. US Northern Command chief Gen. Gregory Guillot described China's presence as "unprecedented". This strategic move could involve a confrontation with Russia, prompting forces to flow into Finland, Sweden, and Norway.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's recent strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar, saying it would remove the "main obstacle" to ending the Gaza war. US diplomat Marco Rubio visited Israel, meeting with Netanyahu and US ambassador Mike Huckabee, amid criticism of the strike. The visit coincided with an emergency summit of Arab and Muslim leaders in Qatar, where Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani addressed a preparatory meeting. Despite mounting international criticism, Netanyahu praised the strength of US-Israel ties, saying the alliance is "as strong, as durable as the stones in the Western Wall".