Former foreign minister and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari termed the US-Iran talks taking place in Islamabad on Saturday the “biggest achievement so far” in efforts to end the Middle East war. He expressed these views during an interview with Al Jazeera, during which he was asked how difficult it would be for Pakistan to get […]
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Malaysia backs Pakistan’s mediation efforts in Middle East
ISLAMABAD — Anwar Ibrahim has expressed support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday. Read More: Pakistan engaged in promoting cessation of hostilities in Mideast During the call, Prime Minister Shehbaz thanked his Malaysian counterpart for the strong message of support […]
Ex-servicemen laud country’s efforts for de-escalation in ME
The Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society (PESS) on Wednesday lauded Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation in the region and called for broader international engagement to restore peace. President Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society (PESS), Lt Gen (R) Abdul Qayyum at a press conference said Pakistan, along with countries like Turkiye and Egypt, was playing a constructive role in […]
Ishaq Dar and Fuad Hussein call for de-escalation amid regional tensions
ISLAMABAD — Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein to discuss the evolving regional situation and rising tensions across the Middle East. Read More: Dar urges joint efforts to de-escalate ME crisis in talks with Turkish During the call, both leaders expressed deep concern over the ongoing escalation and its potential […]
Putin calls for de-escalation, Erdogan wants global force to protect Palestinians
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday urged Israel and Palestinians to halt fighting in a call with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who said the world needs to give Israel a strong lesson. “Serious concern was expressed about the continuing clashes and the growing number of people killed and wounded,” the Kremlin said […]
Captured Wing Commander Abhinandan handed over to India as peace gesture
LAHORE: Pakistan on Friday evening has handed over Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan to Indian Authorities at Wagha Border as a peace gesture and de-escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan. On Thursday, during his address to joint session of Parliament, Prime Minister Imran Khan announced his release as a peace gesture. […]
Pakistan’s efforts for de-escalation should not be taken as weakness, says PM Imran
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that Pakistan’s efforts for de-escalation should not be taken as our weakness. Addressing the joint session of the Parliament, the Premier said that Pakistan will release captured Indian pilot tomorrow as a peace gesture. Imran Khan stated that we are indulging our efforts to maintain the […]