Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held separate telephone conversations with Pakistani political and military leadership to discuss regional developments and ongoing efforts related to a ceasefire, according to Iranian state media. Read More: Araqchi warns envoy, holds US, Israel accountable The Iranian news agency reported that Araghchi spoke individually with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister […]
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Asim Munir meets Iranian parliament speaker in Tehran
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a meeting with the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, in Tehran, according to Iranian media reports. Read More: Field Marshal Asim Munir meets Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran The meeting focused on regional security, bilateral relations, and ongoing diplomatic […]
Islamabad on high alert amid possible US–Iran talks
Security has been placed on high alert in Islamabad ahead of a likely second round of talks between the United States and Iran, according to official sources on Thursday. Read More: Islamabad on high alert amid foreign delegations’ arrival Sources said security arrangements have been finalised in the federal capital’s Red Zone and other sensitive areas. Additional police […]
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 reaffirms strong ties with Turkiye, Gulf Nations amid tensions
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with Turkiye and other Gulf countries, expressing readiness to support efforts aimed at de-escalation and peaceful dialogue in the region. In a post on X, the Prime Minister conveyed warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, his family, and the people of Turkiye, highlighting […]
PM, Erdogan discuss Middle East tensions
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday evening to discuss the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East and broader regional developments. Read More: Turkey seeks multi-layered diplomacy amid Iran conflict During the call, the prime minister expressed deep concern over the escalating crisis in […]
Pakistan calls for de-escalation amid regional crisis
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 warns UN of India’s treaty suspension threat to water security
Pakistan has cautioned the United Nations (UN) that India’s unilateral decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has created a severe and unprecedented challenge for Pakistan’s water security and regional stability. Read More: Pakistan slams India at UN for ‘weaponising water‘ amid Indus treaty Speaking at the Global Water Bankruptcy Policy Roundtable, Pakistan’s representative to the UN, Ambassador […]
Pakistan urges restraint in call with Saudi foreign minister amid regional tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday urged restraint and diplomacy during a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, amid evolving regional tensions. Read More: Ishaq Dar discusses regional issues with Saudi FM According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson, the […]
Ali Zafar calls Pak-India handshake a hopeful start to 2026
Renowned Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar has described the recent handshake between Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar as a hopeful and encouraging gesture at the start of 2026. Read More: Ali Zafar returns with long-awaited album ‘Roshni’ Sharing an image of the interaction on social […]