Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday night for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening trade and economic ties with Pakistan. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation, reflecting the importance of the visit, according to officials.

The Turkish president, seen as a political maverick who catapulted to power after spending four months in prison, is here for an official two-day work visit starting today, accompanied by First Lady Emine Erdogan, whom Anwar endearingly described as his “sister”.