ISLAMABAD — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed in principle to extend Pakistan’s $2 billion deposit for two months, providing critical financial support as the country navigates ongoing economic and IMF negotiations. Read More: UAE ‘rolls over’ $2 billion loan for a month A senior official confirmed the rollover will run until April 17, 2026, with an […]
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GSP+ ‘crucial framework’ for mutually-beneficial EU trade: Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday emphasised that the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) preferential trade scheme remained a crucial framework for mutually beneficial trade with the European Union (EU). The EU’s GSP+ offers developing countries preferential access to European markets in return for commitments on sustainable development and good […]
Dar, Qatari minister discuss global, regional developments
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, on Sunday, spoke on the phone with Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi Qatar Minister of State. “They discussed bilateral cooperation, key issues of mutual interest, and ongoing global and regional developments,” the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release. Separately, Ishaq Dar and Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser HE Md […]
Pakistan, Indonesia forge stronger healthcare ties
Pakistan and Indonesia have moved to strengthen healthcare cooperation, focusing on shared expertise and resources. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a key inter-ministerial meeting in Islamabad. Officials discussed ongoing collaboration and explored practical ways to expand joint healthcare initiatives for both countries. During the session, Pakistani and Indonesian officials reviewed progress in the health […]
NA speaker, Dar meet Balochistan leaders to discuss development
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a high-level meeting with Balochistan leaders Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail and Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti at Parliament House in Islamabad on Tuesday. Read More: PML-N apologizes to JUI for government formation in Balochistan Officials said the discussions focused on the law and order […]
At OIC moot, Dar terms Israel’s recognition of ‘Somaliland’ act of ‘political aggression’
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday that Pakistan believed the recognition of the so-called “Somaliland” as an independent state by Israel was an act of “political aggression that sets a perilous precedent, threatening peace and security in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea region, and beyond”. Dar said this […]
Dar discusses ties with FMs of several countries on OIC session sidelines
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khereiji, on Sunday, discussed further strengthening of Pakistan-Saudi strategic partnership. The DPM/FM met the Saudi Deputy FM on the sidelines of 22nd extraordinary session of the OIC, in Jeddah, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said. Both sides also reaffirmed close cooperation within […]
DPM Dar reaches Saudi Arabia for OIC meet on Somaliland
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to participate in an extraordinary meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, the Foreign Office (FO) said. Dar was welcomed in Madinah by Pakistan’s Ambassador Ahmed Farooq and Consul General Mustafa Rabbani. Read More: Dar to attend OIC Foreign Ministers’ […]
Pak-China ties growing stronger despite changing circumstances: Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that over the past 75 years, Pakistan and China have firmly upheld a tradition of mutual respect, trust, and cooperation, and that despite changing global circumstances, the “iron-clad friendship” between the two countries has continued to deepen. In a recent interview with People’s Daily Online, he […]
DPM, Chinese FM unveil logo for 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations
DPM/FM Ishaq Dar together with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Sunday jointly unveiled the logo for the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations, marking the start of year-long celebrations to commemorate this historic milestone in a befitting and memorable manner. The launch heralds a year-long series of celebrations to honour this historic milestone, reflect on […]