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 […]
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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 […]
China pledges emergency aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq
China announced on Tuesday that it will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq amid escalating regional conflicts. Officials cited worsening humanitarian conditions, emphasizing the urgent need to support civilians affected by the ongoing violence across the Middle East. At a briefing in Beijing, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the fighting […]
EU pushes diplomacy to ease Middle East tensions
The European Union vowed to continue all diplomatic efforts to reduce Middle East tensions, following escalating conflict in the region. EU officials said prolonged war would harm all countries, and dialogue remains essential to prevent further casualties. Tehran’s recent retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf states heighten the urgency for international mediation. EU Commission spokesperson […]
Pakistan senate unanimously condemns Afghan cross-border aggression
Pakistan’s Senate on Friday unanimously condemned unprovoked cross-border aggression originating from Afghanistan, describing it as a violation of international law and diplomatic norms. The resolution, presented by Senator Sherry Rehman and adopted under Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, stressed Pakistan’s firm stance on defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Lawmakers emphasized that any hostile […]
Marriyum Aurangzeb praises Pakistan army’s Swift Afghan border response
Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has lauded the Pakistan Armed Forces for their decisive and robust response to recent attacks originating from Afghanistan. She emphasized that Pakistan exercised maximum patience and restraint, demonstrating that its peace-oriented stance should not be misinterpreted as weakness. Aurangzeb highlighted the military’s effective countermeasures, noting that attackers fled swiftly under […]
Global ministers condemn Israel over West Bank land moves
Foreign ministers from Brazil, France, Spain, Turkey, and several other nations strongly condemned Israel’s recent decisions in the West Bank, describing them as sweeping measures extending unlawful control over Palestinian territories. The joint statement, issued by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, highlighted that Israel’s actions reclassify Palestinian land as so-called “state land” and accelerate illegal settlement […]
Iran, US prepare for second round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva
GENEVA – Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi, on Monday to finalize preparations for the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Tehran and US, scheduled to begin Tuesday at the Omani Embassy in Geneva. Oman is mediating the talks, which resume nuclear diplomacy nearly eight months after […]
President Zardari congratulates Iran on 47th revolution anniversary
President Asif Ali Zardari extended heartfelt congratulations to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and the Iranian people on the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, highlighting deep-rooted brotherly ties between the two nations. He emphasized that Pakistan and Iran share common history, culture, language, and geography, and expressed hope that the “spirit of brotherhood” would […]
Australia, Indonesia sign security treaty to boost military cooperation
JAKARTA/CANBERRA: Australia and Indonesia signed a landmark security treaty on Friday, establishing closer military cooperation and new defence training initiatives between the two nations. The agreement, signed at Jakarta’s Merdeka Palace, will see Australia supporting the development of military training facilities in Indonesia and embedding a senior Indonesian officer within Australia’s defence force, Prime Minister […]