Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held key bilateral meetings with his Australian and Canadian counterparts on the sidelines of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. These meetings focused on boosting economic partnerships and enhancing diplomatic engagement. In his discussion with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, FM […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
Pakistan urges global action against Israel, reaffirms stance on Kashmir and regional peace
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has urged the international community to take immediate action against Israel’s deadly campaign in Gaza. He condemned what he called Israel’s genocidal actions against Palestinians and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for a two-state solution to ensure lasting peace in the Middle East. Speaking at the […]
Pakistan reaffirms strong support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination at OIC meeting
ISTANBUL – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday strongly reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination during a meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir in Istanbul. Speaking at the session, Dar said that human rights violations in Indian-occupied Kashmir continue on a daily […]
FM Dar, COAS Asim Munir meet president Erdogan, discuss regional peace
ISTANBUL – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir, held a key meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the OIC Foreign Ministers’ summit on Sunday. During the meeting, Foreign Minister Dar conveyed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s message […]
Govt reduces solar GST to 10%, keeps digital tax with provinces: Dar
In a major budget announcement, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the government has revised key tax decisions after consulting coalition partners. Speaking in the National Assembly, he confirmed that the digital sales tax on services will remain under provincial control, as per the Constitution. This decision follows broad consultations, including talks […]
Iran open to peace talks if Israel stops attacks, says Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Iran is willing to return to negotiations if Israel halts its military strikes. He made the statement while addressing the Senate on Monday, following direct communication with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Dar revealed that after the first attack, Iran made it […]
Pakistan open to talks but won’t beg India for peace: DPM Dar
Islamabad – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stated that Pakistan is ready for dialogue with India but is not desperate for it. Speaking during a press briefing in Islamabad, he said Pakistan wants a comprehensive discussion that includes terrorism, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), and other core issues. Dar warned that […]
DPM Ishaq Dar and Uzbek FM discuss regional projects and cooperation
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich on Sunday. They discussed strengthening bilateral ties and regional connectivity projects. The two leaders focused on the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Line Project. Both expressed hope that the framework agreement for this important regional project will […]
India must learn from the response it got: Ishaq Dar warns indian proxies over Khuzdar attack
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has issued a stern warning to Indian-backed terrorist proxies, stating that the Khuzdar school bus attack is a red line and that India must learn from the firm and measured response it has already received from Pakistan. Speaking passionately during a Senate session, Dar condemned […]
Ishaq Dar, Wang Yi discuss south asia tensions and CPEC 2.0 in Beijing
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his official visit to Beijing. Both sides praised the deep-rooted friendship between Pakistan and China. They agreed to work together on regional peace and mutual development. Dar appreciated China’s support for Pakistan’s core interests. Wang Yi called the partnership “ironclad” […]