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 […]
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Dar meets delegation from National Defence College of Sri Lanka
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with a delegation from the National Defence College of Sri Lanka at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegation is visiting Pakistan as part of a foreign study tour and received a briefing on Pakistan’s foreign policy and regional challenges. Ishaq Dar warmly welcomed the delegation […]
Dar congratulates newly elected UNSC members
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has congratulated five countries elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term, expressing Pakistan’s commitment to continued cooperation on global peace and security issues. Read More: Pakistan pledges to work with all UNSC members: Dar In a message shared on social media, […]
FO denies reports of Dar sharing Iran nuclear information
Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has strongly rejected reports claiming that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared information about Iran’s nuclear programme during a recent meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Read More: FO clarifies US made no request to use Pakistani airspace against Iran Addressing a weekly media briefing in Islamabad, […]
Federal govt sets revised operating hours for businesses under austerity measures
The federal government has announced revised operating hours for businesses across Pakistan under its ongoing austerity and fuel conservation measures, directing provincial governments to ensure implementation of the new schedule. Read More: Government revises market closing timings According to an official notification issued on Wednesday, shops, markets, shopping malls and general retail outlets will be […]
Dar asks Pakistan’s envoy to expand EU cooperation
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Raheem Hayat Qureshi on Tuesday called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Building on the positive momentum of the recent visit of the High Representative/Vice-President to Pakistan, the DPM/FM directed the ambassador to follow up on the understandings reached during the visit. He also instructed to continue working […]
Kuwait praises Pakistan’s Iran-US mediation
Kuwait has praised Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate engagement between Iran and the United States amid ongoing regional tensions. The acknowledgment matters because diplomatic initiatives could help reduce conflict and improve stability. Governments, regional economies, and international energy markets remain directly affected by developments. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad […]
Pakistan and Iran discuss regional tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed the importance of diplomacy and regional stability during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Read More: Iran asks Pakistan to keep mediation channel open as US talks stall According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and […]
Dar, Araghchi discuss regional security concerns
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed regional tensions during a telephone call on Monday. The conversation matters because it focused on efforts to preserve stability and prevent further escalation. The developments affect regional diplomacy, ceasefire initiatives, and security across the Middle East. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the two […]
EU urges Pakistan human rights progress amid strategic dialogue
Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to strengthen their partnership after holding the 8th Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad. The discussions focused on trade, investment, security cooperation, climate action, and key regional and global developments, reflecting a broad and evolving diplomatic relationship. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed the EU delegation and reaffirmed Pakistan’s […]