Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan have signed a key railway agreement aimed at enhancing regional trade and connectivity. The three countries agreed in Kabul to conduct a feasibility study for the UAP (Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan) Railway Project. This rail link will provide Central Asian states access to Pakistani seaports, marking a major milestone in regional cooperation. […]
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Dar’s Kabul visit puts regional rail dream on track
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is visiting Kabul for a single day to sign a key railway agreement with Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. The agreement will finalize the Framework for a Joint Feasibility Study of the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) Railway Project. This signing marks an important step forward in linking South and Central Asia. The Foreign Office (FO) […]
Ishaq Dar to represent Pakistan at key SCO summit in China
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reached Beijing on a significant official visit to China, where he will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The meeting, which will be held in Tianjin on Monday, brings together top diplomats from all SCO member states to discuss key regional […]
Ishaq Dar: India struggles to digest military ceasefire with Pakistan
Kuala Lumpur – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the military-to-military ceasefire between Pakistan and India is holding well, but India’s political leadership is struggling to accept it. Speaking at an event in Kuala Lumpur, he criticized India’s behavior and reiterated Pakistan’s firm stance on regional issues. Dar slammed India for […]
Pakistan and Türkiye pledge to boost ties, aim for $5 billion trade
Pakistan and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic and economic cooperation, aiming to raise their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion in the coming years. This agreement was made during the visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yaşar Güler to Islamabad, where they met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and […]
Dar urges unified policy to tackle soaring food prices
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stressed the urgent need for a coordinated policy approach to ensure market stability of essential commodities and food items, following a recent spike in food inflation across the country. Chairing a high-level meeting on July 7, Dar noted that food inflation rebounded in June after four […]
“We won’t back wrong actions — even by allies”: Ishaq Dar
Islamabad – Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar firmly stated that Pakistan’s strong ties with the U.S. do not mean supporting unjust actions. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Dar addressed speculation that Pakistan would avoid taking a clear stance on the recent U.S. military strike targeting Iran. He said Pakistan clearly opposed the U.S. attack […]
Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar and field marshal Asim Munir discuss regional security with Turkish president
In a high-level diplomatic engagement following the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, accompanied by Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir. The meeting also included key Turkish […]
Dar directs urgent evacuation of Pakistanis stranded in Iran, Iraq
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has ordered the swift evacuation of all Pakistani nationals currently stranded in Iran and Iraq. He chaired a high-level meeting to assess ongoing efforts and instructed officials to accelerate the repatriation process. Dar expressed satisfaction with the steps taken so far but emphasized the need for urgency. […]
Pakistan, UAE push for peace as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have urged all sides to show restraint as the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies. This call came during a high-level phone conversation on Tuesday. The two allies warned that further escalation could harm the entire region. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received the call from UAE’s Foreign Minister […]