Dhaka, Oct 26 (V7N) — General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), paid a courtesy call on Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Saturday night.

During the meeting, both sides discussed various aspects of Bangladesh–Pakistan bilateral relations, including the growing importance of trade, investment, and defense cooperation.

General Mirza emphasized the historical, cultural, and people-to-people ties between the two nations, saying that Pakistan wishes to strengthen cooperation with Bangladesh across multiple sectors. He noted the vast potential for expanding trade, connectivity, and investment between the two countries.

Highlighting new developments, the Pakistani military chief said that a two-way waterway between Karachi and Chittagong has already been opened, while the Dhaka–Karachi air route is expected to be launched within the next few months.

Both sides also exchanged views on global and regional security concerns, stressing the need to de-escalate ongoing tensions in the Middle East and Europe. They expressed concern over the spread of misinformation and misuse of social media, which, they warned, is being exploited by non-state actors to destabilize societies.

Chief Advisor Yunus underscored the urgency of combating digital misinformation, saying, “Fake news and misleading information are flooding social media and are being used to create chaos. It is essential to take globally united action against this menace.”

National Security Advisor Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Senior Secretary and SDG Coordinator Lamia Morshed, and Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider were also present at the meeting.

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