Brussels: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said some forces want to destabilize South Asia. He emphasized that Kashmir must be resolved peacefully according to the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. Dar highlighted that sustainable regional peace is impossible without addressing the Kashmir conflict. Dar made the remarks while addressing the European […]
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Pakistan, NATO pledge closer cooperation on regional security
BRUSSELS: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held high-level talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday, during which both sides pledged to deepen collaboration on regional security, counterterrorism, and shared geopolitical challenges. The discussions, held at NATO headquarters, also covered the state of Pakistan-US relations, climate change, and broader global […]
Denmark warns UNSC of TTP threat in Central, South Asia
The head of UN Security Council (UNSC)’s 1267 al-Qaida sanctions committee has warned of the “serious threat” posed by the Afghan Taliban-backed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), saying the terrorist group has conducted numerous high-profile attacks in Pakistan from Afghan soil, “some of which incurred mass casualties”. “The TTP, with its approximately 6,000 fighters, is another serious […]
Ishaq Dar meets Belarus delegation, vows to strengthen bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Belarusian delegation head Sergei Elink on the sidelines of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers Conference. Dar praised Elink’s participation and emphasized Pakistan’s long-standing friendship and cooperation with Belarus. Both leaders agreed to work on strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties. During the meeting, Dar highlighted Pakistan’s […]
Roma Riaz reclaims the sari as shared South Asian heritage
PHUKET – Representing Pakistan at the 74th Miss Universe pageant, Roma Riaz turned heads at the Moonlight Sky Gala Welcome Dinner this week — not just for her stunning silver-beige sari by designer Kanwal Malik, but for the powerful message that followed. Riaz’s choice of attire drew criticism from some online commentators who questioned why […]
US and Pakistan aim for stronger economic and strategic partnership
WASHINGTON: The United States and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties early on Saturday, with Islamabad describing the effort as a move toward an “economically entrenched strategic partnership.” Pleased to meet Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur. Congratulated him on assumption of duties as A/S @State_SCA. Discussed ways and means of translating the resolve – […]
‘Recent development in South Asia exposes security, governance structure’
Recent developments across South Asia have exposed the region’s fragile security and governance structures, with renewed tensions between Pakistan and India, political turmoil in Bangladesh, and shifting regional alignments posing fresh challenges to cooperation, said foreign affairs expert Muhammad Mehdi. The events of last May, which sharply escalated Pakistan-India tensions, have shattered the long-held belief […]
Thaw to Awe
In a year crowded with diplomatic pivots across South Asia, few have been as striking, or as swiftly consequential, as the recent thaw in relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The region long defined by pain frozen in times and wary neighbours, this thaw stands out as South Asia’s big surprise. It has driven the two […]
Sindh CM, Meta delegation discuss AI collaboration under LLM initiative
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met with a delegation from Meta, led by its Director Public Policy, South Asia, Sarim Aziz on Thursday and discussed the Sindh government’s collaboration with Meta on the Llama Large Language Model (LLM) initiative aimed at strengthening national artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and promoting local innovation. Senior Minister […]
Meta delegation meets commerce minister to discuss AI collaboration
A delegation from Meta, led by Mr.Rafael Frankel, Director for Public Policy (South Asia), called on Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan at the Ministry of Commerce in Islamabad to discuss cooperation in digital trade, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence (AI). Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Rana Ihsaan Afzal, was also present in […]