Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday joined foreign ministers from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states at the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) Meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. The high-level gathering focuses on regional cooperation, international relations, and key foreign and security policy issues. Pakistan is participating as part of […]
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Ishaq Dar arrives in Kyrgyz Republic for SCO ministers’ meeting
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic, on Thursday evening to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) Meeting. The gathering brings together foreign ministers from member states to discuss regional cooperation and key international issues. Dar’s visit reflects Pakistan’s continued engagement […]
Pakistan urges US, Iran to end violence, resume talks under Islamabad MoU
Pakistan has urged the United States and Iran to end ongoing hostilities and return to technical-level negotiations under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), warning that continued conflict could worsen regional instability and affect global energy supplies. Read More: Pakistan urges US, Iran to uphold Islamabad MoU Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said during a weekly press briefing in […]
Dar holds key talks with Bangladesh minister
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to stronger relations with Bangladesh during talks with Bangladesh’s Minister for Women, Children and Social Welfare, Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, in Islamabad. The meeting underscored both countries’ shared interest in expanding bilateral cooperation and enhancing engagement across multiple sectors. The discussions also reflected growing […]
Dar urges diplomacy as Iran tensions threaten regional stability
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only effective way to resolve disputes and achieve lasting regional peace during a telephone conversation on Sunday. Both leaders reviewed the rapidly changing security situation and stressed the importance of reducing tensions through peaceful […]
PM Shehbaz backs stronger United Nations role for global peace
United Nations Secretary-General candidate María Fernanda Espinosa met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House, where both sides discussed global cooperation and the importance of strengthening the United Nations. The meeting reflected Pakistan’s continued engagement with international institutions and its support for effective multilateral diplomacy. During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed […]
Pakistan set to host crucial US-Iran talks on July 11
Pakistan is expected to host the next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on July 11, marking a significant diplomatic development amid ongoing regional tensions. Reports indicate that both sides will discuss key issues, including US sanctions on Iran, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and Tehran’s nuclear programme. If confirmed, the […]
Zardari reaffirms strong Pakistan-US partnership
President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with the United States in a message to President Donald Trump. He congratulated the United States on its 250th anniversary and described bilateral relations as rooted in shared interests and peace. The remarks underscore Islamabad’s efforts to deepen cooperation across key strategic and economic sectors. […]
Pakistan hails diplomacy behind Iran-US progress
Pakistan has welcomed progress in the Iran-US peace process, saying the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and subsequent talks in Switzerland have strengthened confidence in diplomacy. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the developments created momentum toward a final agreement within 60 days. The breakthrough underscores Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role in regional peace efforts. Speaking at […]
Ishaq Dar outlines Pakistan’s role in US-Iran peace deal
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told the National Assembly that Pakistan played a key diplomatic role in helping facilitate a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. He said Islamabad acted as a trusted mediator throughout the negotiations and carefully protected confidential information shared by both sides. According to Dar, Pakistan maintained […]