Pakistan and China have welcomed the memorandum of understanding reached between Iran and the United States. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the development with his Chinese counterpart during a telephone conversation. The agreement is being viewed as an important step toward regional peace and stability. During the call, both leaders exchanged […]
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Pakistan to host US-Iran agreement signing in Geneva: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that Pakistan will host the signing ceremony of the US-Iran peace agreement in Geneva on June 19, describing the development as a historic diplomatic achievement for global peace. Addressing the National Assembly, the prime minister said the agreement between the United States and Iran marked a major […]
Japan praises Pakistan’s role in US-Iran peace process
ISLAMABAD: Japan has praised Pakistan’s sustained diplomatic engagement and mediatory efforts in the US-Iran peace process, acknowledging its contribution to the breakthrough agreement aimed at ending months of conflict. The appreciation came during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, according to official sources. […]
Dar, Turkish Foreign Minister discuss Middle East tensions amid regional unrest
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday, focusing on rising tensions in the Middle East and the need for restraint and diplomatic engagement. During the call, they reviewed evolving regional security situation amid US-Iran exchanges and broader instability, and expressed concern over […]
Govt extends standalone grocery, kiryana store timings to 10 PM
The Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures on Wednesday recommended extending the applicability of specific austerity measures until June 30, 2026, besides extending the closing time of standalone grocery and kiryana stores to 10:00 PM throughout the week. In a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister […]
Government extends austerity measures, allows longer store hours
The federal government has extended fuel conservation and austerity measures that were set to expire on June 13 until June 30, while also relaxing operating hours for essential retail outlets. The decision aims to balance energy-saving goals with public convenience during the ongoing summer season. In a key adjustment, standalone grocery and kiryana stores are […]
Government moves to extend energy-saving measures till June 30
The government has decided to continue its austerity and energy conservation policies, with a high-level committee recommending that the existing measures remain in force until June 30. The decision came during a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad, where officials reviewed the implementation of current restrictions and assessed […]
Government, PPP reach budget agreement ahead of new fiscal year
The federal government and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reached a key financial understanding ahead of the 2026-27 budget, paving the way for consensus on fiscal matters and easing concerns over resource distribution between the federation and provinces. According to sources, negotiations between the government’s technical committee and the PPP concluded successfully during a […]
Government extends austerity measures until June 30
The federal government has extended its austerity and fuel conservation measures until June 30 while approving revised operating hours for businesses as part of ongoing efforts to manage energy consumption and reduce fuel usage. The decision was made during a meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures, […]
PPP shares tax-related reservations in pre-budget meeting with Dar
A PPP delegation, led by party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, expressed its reservations related to taxes during a pre-budget meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday, sources told. The meeting was held at the Zardari House in Islamabad, an official statement by the PPP said, adding that apart from Bilawal, Sherry […]