President Asif Ali Zardari on the ‘International Day of Women in Diplomacy,’ paid tribute to the women who had served with distinction in advancing dialogue, understanding and cooperation among nations. “Their work has strengthened international engagement and supported the peaceful resolution of disputes in difficult and often uncertain circumstances,” the president said in a message […]
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Iranian President Pezeshkian arrives in Islamabad for key talks with Pakistani leadership
Islamabad: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday on a one-day official visit, where he is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with Pakistan’s top leadership following Islamabad-mediated talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland. The Iranian president received a red-carpet welcome upon arrival and was greeted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, […]
Iranian president is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a state visit
Islamabad: Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors. The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and marks Dr Pezeshkian’s second trip to Pakistan since assuming office as Iran’s […]
PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince agree on economic package amid Iran–US diplomacy push
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday, during which both leaders agreed to finalise and sign a comprehensive economic package between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. During the call, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation […]
Trump praises Pakistan’s leadership, credits role in Iran negotiations
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has once again praised Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership, describing Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as “great” leaders and acknowledging Pakistan’s assistance in efforts related to negotiations with Iran. Speaking in an interview with a US-based media outlet, Trump said Field Marshal Asim Munir was a […]
Diplomacy in White Coats: Health Silk Road (Part I)
Over the years, thanks to the nurturing of generations of leaders, and people from all sectors of both countries, Pakistan-China friendship has flourished and witnessed sound and steady growth. No matter how the circumstances have been in the two countries, how the dynamics of the region and the world changed, Pakistan and China have always […]
Why was Bürgenstock proposed as venue for US-Iran talks?
Before the draft article, it is important to note that the claims regarding an “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” and related US-Iran negotiations have not been independently verified. Reports surrounding the latest round of US-Iran diplomatic engagement suggest that Switzerland’s mountain resort of Bürgenstock was proposed as a potential venue for high-level negotiations because of its […]
Reports claim Pakistan helped secure US-Iran agreement through secret diplomacy
Reports circulating from diplomatic sources claim that Pakistan played a significant behind-the-scenes role in helping facilitate and safeguard negotiations that led to a recent agreement between the United States and Iran. According to the sources, multiple rounds of confidential contacts and meetings were held in several countries, including Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, and Azerbaijan, as efforts […]
Diplomacy Prevails Because It Never Sleeps!
Following the precepts of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Founder of Pakistan, ‘Peace Within and Peace Without’, Pakistan’s politico-military leadership wisely intervened in a deadly war between Israel, the U.S., and Iran. This war, which was rapidly expanding across the region and beyond, had the potential to drag on for months, if not years. Because […]
China urges stronger Global South voice at UN
BEIJING: China has called for greater representation of developing nations at the United Nations, arguing that emerging economies and countries from the Global South remain underrepresented in global decision-making structures. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks during a rare press briefing in Beijing, where he presented a white paper outlining China’s vision for […]