Pakistan, July 23 -- In a major diplomatic development, Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to allow visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic and official passports. The decision was made during a meeting between Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury in Dhaka on Wednesday.

The meeting marked a new phase in Pakistan-Bangladesh relations. Minister Naqvi received a warm welcome at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Dhaka, where he was presented with a guard of honour. Both sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties, especially in areas of security cooperation, counter-terrorism, and training.

Officials from both countries agreed to enhance collaboration between ...