Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has called for urgent de-escalation amid rising regional tensions, stressing respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity. Dar made the remarks during a call with Kuwait’s foreign minister as Gulf security concerns increased. Dar held a telephone conversation with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Saturday. The […]
Pakistan foreign policy
Pakistan hosts key SCO border security meeting
Pakistan hosted and chaired the 12th meeting of the Heads of Border Services of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states on Friday. The meeting focused on strengthening regional security cooperation and improving coordination among border authorities. According to the Foreign Office, senior officials from Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan […]
PM Shehbaz meets UN chief candidate
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met former Senegalese president and United Nations secretary-general candidate Macky Sall on Friday, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to multilateral cooperation and strong support for the United Nations. The meeting focused on the UN’s role in addressing global challenges through peace, development, and human rights. It comes as candidates intensify diplomatic engagement ahead […]
Ishaq Dar holds talks with UN candidate
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met former Ecuadorian foreign minister and United Nations secretary-general candidate María Fernanda Espinosa on Monday to discuss issues of mutual interest. The meeting focused on the role of the United Nations, global peace, and strengthening the multilateral system. Pakistan also reaffirmed its support for a stronger and […]
Pakistan supports Hormuz free navigation
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said Pakistan supports free and uninterrupted passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He stressed that no tolls, service fees, or restrictions should be imposed on shipping traffic. The statement underscores Pakistan’s stance on safeguarding global energy and trade routes. Speaking in an interview with Al […]
PM Shehbaz returns after Iran-US talks
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has returned to Pakistan after concluding his visit to Switzerland, where he participated in high-level Iran-US talks under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The development is significant as it marks progress toward a potential diplomatic breakthrough involving major regional and global actors. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, […]
Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Iran for diplomatic talks
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in the Iranian city of Mashhad on Saturday for a high-level visit focused on bilateral relations and regional developments, officials said. During the visit, Naqvi is expected to hold meetings with senior Iranian officials to discuss matters of mutual interest, strengthen cooperation between the two neighbouring countries and exchange […]
Dar leaves for Cairo to attend regional foreign ministers’ meeting
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departed for Cairo on Saturday to participate in a quadrilateral meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye aimed at discussing regional developments and strengthening cooperation among the four countries. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the meeting, scheduled for June 21, is the […]
Pakistan expects Iran US deal breakthrough
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has expressed optimism that positive developments regarding an Iran-US agreement may emerge within the next two days. He said the situation between the two countries is moving toward resolution and indicated that high-level representation from Pakistan will play a role. The statement signals cautious optimism in Islamabad over ongoing diplomatic […]
FM Dar, EU’s Kallas back US-Iran talks progress
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas have welcomed progress in US-Iran talks. Both leaders expressed hope for a lasting and durable agreement. The remarks came during a phone call focused on regional diplomatic developments. The discussion highlighted ongoing efforts to reduce tensions in the […]