Deputy Prime Minister Reviews Energy Security and ensures uninterrupted fuel supply across the country. A high-level meeting, chaired by Ishaq Dar, focused on strengthening protection of key energy installations and maintaining a stable fuel supply nationwide. During the meeting, officials reviewed security arrangements for oil refineries and storage facilities. Key ministers, including those for IT […]
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DPM reaffirms commitment to facilitating entrepreneurs
Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to facilitating and promoting entrepreneurs and start-ups, particularly those led by youth, to fully realize Pakistan’s economic potential. The DPM/FM inaugurated the Pathfinder Group’s Pakistan Pavilion on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting 2026 in Davos, […]
DPM, Turkish FM discuss international developments
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar had a telephone conversation with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday. The two ministers exchanged views on ongoing bilateral engagement and took stock of the evolving international developments. They also welcomed the scheduling of Extraordinary OIC CFM on 10 January 2026 in Jeddah.
DPM chairs huddle on sugar availability, prices
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the availability and prices of sugar across the country. The meeting discussed measures to ensure stable prices and sufficient market supply so that consumers are protected from artificially inflated rates due to hoarding or profiteering, a DPM’s Office news […]
DPM/FM Dar expresses satisfaction over growing Pak-UK ties
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday appreciated the strengthening of Pakistan-UK ties and the recent leadership-level interactions. The DPM/FM expressed these views during a meeting with United Kingdom High Commissioner Jane Marriott, who called on him, Foreign Office Spokesperson said. They also discussed the regional and global developments. Ambassador-designate of Pakistan […]
Pakistan says no to Trump’s Gaza plan, stands with Palestine
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan does not support the 20-point Gaza plan announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking in the National Assembly, he stated that Pakistan remains fully committed to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s long-standing policy on Palestine. He clarified that the Trump proposal is […]
Dar, Wang Yi pledge deeper Pakistan-China partnership
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and China have renewed their commitment to deepening strategic ties to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. In the sixth round of the Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue held in Islamabad, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Both sides reviewed their bilateral relations […]
Dar urges unified policy to tackle soaring food prices
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stressed the urgent need for a coordinated policy approach to ensure market stability of essential commodities and food items, following a recent spike in food inflation across the country. Chairing a high-level meeting on July 7, Dar noted that food inflation rebounded in June after four […]
Pakistan, UAE push for peace as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have urged all sides to show restraint as the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies. This call came during a high-level phone conversation on Tuesday. The two allies warned that further escalation could harm the entire region. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received the call from UAE’s Foreign Minister […]
Prime minister Shehbaz travels to UAE to boost bilateral ties
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for the United Arab Emirates on a one-day official visit on Thursday. He is traveling with a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, several federal ministers, and senior government officials. This visit highlights the deep friendship between Pakistan and the UAE, built on trust, […]