Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday said Pakistan was making “full diplomatic efforts” to de-escalate tensions in the region following recent attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran. Read More: Pakistan calls for calm as Middle East tensions intensify Addressing a media briefing in Islamabad, Dar described the developments as […]
Pakistan foreign policy
DPM Ishaq Dar calls for diplomatic resolution of conflicts
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan supports resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomacy, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful engagement regionally and globally. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, he emphasized that the people of Kashmir should be granted their right to self-determination in accordance with United Nations resolutions. Dar highlighted that the […]
PM Shehbaz likely to attend Gaza peace board meeting
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to attend the first leaders’ meeting of the US-initiated Gaza “Board of Peace” in Washington on February 19, according to diplomatic sources. The development follows an invitation extended by US President Donald Trump for Pakistan to join the Board of Peace on Gaza, which the Foreign Office confirmed […]
Shehbaz Sharif issues strong Kashmir message in Muzaffarabad visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm stance on the Kashmir issue, warning that the country would respond to India in the same manner if provoked, while stressing continued support for Kashmiri people. Addressing the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad, he paid tribute to Kashmiri leaders and martyrs, saying their sacrifices reflected […]
Pakistan invited to US-Iran de-escalation talks
Pakistan has been invited to participate in upcoming talks between the United States and Iran aimed at reducing tensions. The Foreign Office confirmed the invitation on Tuesday. Officials described Pakistan’s role as crucial in facilitating dialogue between the two nations. FO Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Islamabad received the formal invitation. He highlighted Pakistan’s quiet […]
Pakistan, China eye CPEC expansion to Afghanistan
Pakistan and China are preparing to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. Officials also plan to revive the Pakistan-China-Afghanistan trilateral framework. The announcement was made during a Senate Foreign Affairs Committee briefing in Islamabad. Foreign Office officials told lawmakers that strengthening ties with China remains a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy. They reaffirmed […]
Pakistan’s Washington diplomacy earns global recognition
An international policy journal has praised Pakistan’s recent diplomatic engagement in Washington, describing it as a calculated and effective effort that strengthened Islamabad’s position in regional and global affairs. The analysis highlighted that India faced diplomatic strain after a proposed presidential visit was denied and a steep tariff was imposed, signalling a cooling phase in […]
Pakistan joins US-led Gaza peace board
In response to the invitation extended to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif by the President of the United States, H.E. Donald J. Trump, Pakistan would like to announce its decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP) as part of its ongoing efforts to support the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan under the framework […]
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’ […]
Diplomatic talks planned on proposed Gaza stabilisation force
WASHINGTON: Fresh diplomatic talks on forming a proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza are expected in a Middle Eastern capital in the coming days, as Pakistan and other Muslim countries continue to seek clarity on the force’s mandate and objectives, diplomatic sources said. The ISF is a key element of a US-brokered plan aimed […]