50 h. ago Dar to lead Pakistan’s representation at UN, address crucial diplomatic events in US

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, is set to visit the United States from July 21 to July 24, 2025, to participate in high-level events under the auspices of the United Nations, with a special focus on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) session, where he will address critical issues concerning […]

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3 d. ago EU, Pakistan boost ties at 10th political dialogue in Brussels

The 10th Political Dialogue between the European Union and Pakistan was held on July 17 in Brussels, where both sides discussed strengthening their bilateral relationship and regional cooperation. The EU was represented by Olof Skoog, while Pakistan’s delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. This high-level meeting focused on important political, security, and multilateral […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan urges immediate fuel, food access for starving Gaza

Pakistan has strongly urged the global community to ensure the immediate supply of food and fuel to Gaza, where people continue to suffer from severe shortages. Speaking at a UN meeting on the Middle East, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said that famine in Gaza must not be tolerated […]

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3 d. ago Protection of journalists’ rights & dignity foremost priority: Atta Tarar

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday said the government was committed to protect the rights and dignity of journalists at all levels. He made these remarks during a meeting with a delegation, comprising of the representatives of various associations of journalists including Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan’s Farhan storms into Specter Center Satellite Series semis in US

PHILADELPHIA, USA: Pakistan’s rising squash star Muhammad Farhan, representing Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), continued his impressive international journey by advancing to the semi-finals of the Specter Center Satellite Series 1 in Philadelphia, USA. Farhan delivered a commanding performance against American opponent Benjamin Gemma, securing a straight-sets victory with scores of 11-6, 11-3, 11-9, […]

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5 d. ago Ishaq Dar represents Pakistan at key SCO meeting with Xi Jinping

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar represented Pakistan at a joint meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday. The meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where President Xi warmly welcomed the heads of delegation and stressed the importance of […]

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6 d. ago IMF representative hails Pakistan strong economic reform progress

Says structural reforms key to economic sustainability The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Resident Representative for Pakistan, Mahir Binici, has noted

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6 d. ago IMF commends Pakistan’s strong performance under its $7b EFF

Fund’s Resident Representative terms the country’s economic reforms as a ‘step in the right direction to ensure long-term stability and sustainable growth’ ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) representatives commended Pakistan’s strong performance under its $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF), describing the country’s economic reforms as a “step in the right direction to ensure […]

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7 d. ago IMF praises Pakistan’s strong economic reforms under $7 billion programme

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Pakistan for making “strong” progress in its economic reforms under the ongoing $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). IMF’s Resident Representative for Pakistan, Mahir Binici, shared these remarks during a guest lecture at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in Islamabad on Sunday. Binici noted that early policy […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan condemns India’s weaponisation of water at UN meeting

ISLAMABAD: At a preparatory meeting for the 2026 UN Water Conference, Pakistan strongly criticized India’s actions of suspending the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), which it claimed put the lives of over 225 million people at risk. Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, expressed Pakistan’s concern, stating that water should act […]

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2 w. ago UNGA: Pakistan slams India over human rights abuses, state terrorism

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan, in a strongly worded statement at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), accused India of widespread human rights abuses, religious persecution, and sponsoring terrorism within Pakistan. Responding to remarks made earlier by the Indian representative, Second Secretary at Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN Rabia Ijaz said she was compelled to reply to […]

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2 w. ago Kamran Akhtar leads 53rd UNIDO meeting, Pakistan marks historic win

Pakistan has received another major international honor as it was elected Chair of the 53rd meeting of the United Nations Industrial Development Board (UNIDO). This marks the first time Pakistan holds this important position. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Kamran Akhtar, officially assumed the role and its responsibilities starting today. Diplomatic sources say this […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s seafood exports to Vietnam rise 20%, reaching $9 million

KARACHI: Pakistan and Vietnam have agreed to expand cooperation in the halal seafood industry, signaling a new chapter in bilateral trade relations between the two countries. To this end, a key meeting was held between the Ambassador of Vietnam to Pakistan, Pham Anh Tuan, representatives of the Pakistan Fisheries Exporters Association; Pangasius fish importers; and […]

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3 w. ago Nayyab Ali to represent Pakistan’s Transgender Community at Harvard

ISLAMABAD – Noted human rights advocate Nayyab Ali has been appointed as a Global Human Rights Fellow at Harvard University’s

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3 w. ago National heroes honored: Pakistan awards Rs 9 crore to athletes and federations

The Government of Pakistan has distributed over Rs 9 crore in cash prizes and grants to honor the country’s athletes and sports federations. The awards were presented at a prestigious ceremony held by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in recognition of outstanding performances by national athletes who represented Pakistan on international platforms. A total of […]

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3 w. ago NSA Lt Gen Asim Malik represents Pakistan at SCO meeting in China

ISLAMABAD – National Security Adviser Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik undertook an important visit to China where he participated in

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3 w. ago PTI leaders criticise Khawaja Asif’s ‘hybrid system’ comment, call it an insult to democracy

Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) currently imprisoned have strongly criticized Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s description of the country’s political system as a ‘hybrid model.’ They say this term reflects a “show democracy” that does not represent Pakistan’s true democratic values. In a joint open letter from Kot Lakhpat jail, former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan counters India’s claims on Pahalgam incident in UN, calls for Kashmir resolution

GENEVA: Pakistan has formally rejected India’s allegations concerning the recent Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, addressing the claims at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Thursday. Pakistan’s representative, Muneeb Ahmed, exercised the country’s right to reply during the ongoing session of the UNHRC. He dismissed the allegations made by India, emphasizing that no […]

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last month Ishaq Dar to present Pakistan’s stance at 51st OIC foreign ministers’ meeting

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar will represent Pakistan at the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers, set to take place in Türkiye on June 21-22, 2025. He will address key global and regional issues during the high-level session. During the plenary, Ishaq […]

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