ISLAMABAD – Pakistan will host a four-nation meeting of foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt on March 29-30 to discuss efforts to de-escalate the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Read More: Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt mediate US-Iran tensions According to the Foreign Office, the meeting will be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
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Pakistan, China emphasize diplomacy amid Middle East tensions
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace and diplomacy amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting Islamabad’s proactive role in promoting dialogue between conflicting parties. Read More: China praises Pakistan’s Middle East mediation According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Chinese […]
Pakistan relaying messages in US-Iran indirect talks, says Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday said that the indirect talks between the United States and Iran were taking place through the messages being relayed by Pakistan. “In reality, US-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan,” the deputy prime minister wrote on his X timeline. […]
Dar urges de-escalation, diplomacy in talks with Malaysian FM, EU VP
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stressed the need for de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy to address ongoing challenges during phone calls with Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad bin Haji Hasan and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. Since the outbreak of the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, Pakistan’s leadership has intensified diplomatic efforts […]
Ishaq Dar urges dialogue with senior diplomats amid rising regional tensions
ISLAMABAD — Ishaq Dar on Tuesday emphasised the importance of diplomacy as he held separate meetings with senior diplomats to discuss the evolving regional situation, particularly rising tensions in the Middle East. Read More: US-Iran mediation efforts put Islamabad in spotlight During a meeting with Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, the deputy […]
Dar speaks with UK, China and UAE diplomats as US-Iran diplomacy ramps up
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held separate discussions with senior officials from the UK, China and the UAE on the evolving regional situation, as diplomatic efforts intensified to resolve the conflict between Iran and the United States. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), British […]
Ishaq Dar and Fuad Hussein call for de-escalation amid regional tensions
ISLAMABAD — Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein to discuss the evolving regional situation and rising tensions across the Middle East. Read More: Dar urges joint efforts to de-escalate ME crisis in talks with Turkish During the call, both leaders expressed deep concern over the ongoing escalation and its potential […]
Pakistan, Turkey, Iraq discuss de-escalation efforts
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday called for collective diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East. He stressed sustained dialogue is vital for regional peace, security, and stability. The calls involved his Turkish and Iraqi counterparts following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Dar spoke with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, reviewing […]
Pakistan celebrated Pakistan Day on Monday with traditional ceremonies
Pakistan celebrated Pakistan Day on Monday with traditional ceremonies, patriotic events, and renewed pledges to uphold the founding vision of the nation. The day began with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad, while 21-gun salutes were held in provincial capitals, marking the significance of the occasion. Special prayers were offered in mosques across the country after […]
Dar discusses regional situation with Saudi, Egyptian and Turkish FMs
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan; the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan; and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty, on the sidelines of consultative meeting of Arab and Islamic countries. The […]