Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed what he described as substantial progress in high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran in Switzerland. The talks produced a roadmap for a final agreement within 60 days and marked a key step in implementing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The development is significant for […]
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Ishaq Dar engages regional leaders at Cairo diplomacy forum
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held important meetings with the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia in Cairo, ahead of the fourth meeting of the R-4 Group. The interactions provided an opportunity to strengthen diplomatic ties, discuss regional developments, and enhance cooperation on issues of shared interest among key countries […]
Dar leaves for Cairo to attend regional foreign ministers’ meeting
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departed for Cairo on Saturday to participate in a quadrilateral meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye aimed at discussing regional developments and strengthening cooperation among the four countries. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the meeting, scheduled for June 21, is the […]
Islamic nations to discuss regional peace in Cairo
Diplomatic engagement among key Islamic countries is set to intensify as the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt prepare to meet in Cairo on June 21. The high-level gathering comes at a significant moment for the region following recent developments involving the United States and Iran, as well as ongoing tensions across […]
US-Iran dialogue to resume after Muharram: FO
Technical talks between the United States and Iran are expected to begin within days despite the cancellation of a planned signing ceremony in Switzerland, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. Officials said the agreement between Washington and Tehran has already been signed and entered the implementation phase. The development keeps diplomatic efforts on track as both […]
Dar warns Indian water projects could deepen regional tensions
BRUSSELS: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed concern over India’s ongoing reservoir expansion and water diversion projects on rivers linked to the Indus basin, warning that such developments could lead to what he described as “hydro-hegemony” and threaten regional stability. Addressing a seminar on transboundary water resources in Brussels through a […]
Pakistan warns India’s projects on Indus waterways aim to establish hydro-hegemony
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday warned that the use of transboundary water resources as a tool of coercion threatens regional peace and global stability, and stressed that respect for international treaties and cooperative water governance must remain the cornerstone of the international order. Addressing the Brussels Conference […]
Dar defends Indus Waters Treaty framework
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said responsible states must operate within established legal frameworks instead of abandoning them. He was referring to the Indus Waters Treaty while addressing a seminar on water resources. His remarks highlight Pakistan’s stance on resolving water disputes through legal channels. Dar said the treaty provides its own […]
Pakistan facilitates return of 30 Iranian sailors and fishermen
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced that it is facilitating the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, including fishermen and crew members rescued or detained in separate maritime incidents, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. In a statement shared on social media platform X, Ishaq Dar said the group includes eight Iranian fishermen rescued […]
Bilawal says budget talks with government continue
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has said that discussions with the government over concerns regarding the federal budget are ongoing, indicating continued engagement between coalition partners on key fiscal issues. The remarks came after a meeting between Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and a government delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister […]