7 h. ago PM Shehbaz invites UAE telecom giant to expand investment in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with a delegation from a leading UAE-based telecom company on Monday in Islamabad. He welcomed the delegation and invited them to explore further investment opportunities in Pakistan’s key economic sectors. The prime minister assured full support and facilities for foreign investors. The meeting included Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss current developments in region at ECO Summit

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, where they discussed the current status and developments in the region. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. During the discussions, the two leaders agreed to keep each […]

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4 d. ago Shehbaz champions climate justice at ECO summit in Azerbaijan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Azerbaijan on Thursday to attend the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit. The summit is being held in Khankendi from July 3 to 4, under the theme “New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Future.” He is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan earns renewed recognition, respect both regionally and globally: Kh Asif

Defense minister says Pakistan’s constructive engagement, principled stance were acknowledged across SCO platform ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday said that Pakistan has earned renewed recognition and respect both regionally and globally, saying armed forces and diplomatic achievements have played a crucial role in “this great stature.” “Pakistan’s military achievements, diplomatic progress, and […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan expresses solidarity with Türkiye amid Izmir wildfires

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow and offered support to Türkiye as wildfires ravage Izmir province. Both the prime minister and deputy prime minister took to X to convey their solidarity with the Turkish people during this challenging time. “Deeply saddened by […]

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7 d. ago Dar slams India’s ‘water terrorism’, vows to defend sovereignty

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that India was attempting to weaponise water against Pakistan, vowing that Islamabad would not allow any infringement on its sovereignty or territorial integrity. Speaking at an event marking the 52nd anniversary of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), Dar said India was […]

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7 d. ago 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 […]

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1 week ago Strong ties with US don’t entail support for unjust policies: Dar

Strong ties with the United States will not mean unconditional support for its policies, especially when they are unjust, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday. Briefing the press in Islamabad, the deputy PM emphasised that Pakistan was aware that Iran would not remain passive after the US bombed three of […]

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1 week ago Strong ties with US not mean unconditional support for its policies: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Strong ties with the United States will not mean unconditional support for its policies, especially when they are unjust, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday. Speaking at a presser in Islamabad, DPM Dar emphasized that Pakistan was aware that Iran would not remain passive after the US bombed three […]

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1 week ago PPP resists ‘draconian powers’ for tax authorities amid budget approval tensions

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has refused to support the government’s proposal to grant the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) arrest powers in tax fraud cases, a move which has intensified negotiations between the ruling coalition partners ahead of the budget’s approval by the National Assembly. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reached out to […]

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2 w. ago Iran assures Qatar: ‘Our attack targeted only U.S. base, not you’

Iran defends its missile strike on a U.S. airbase in Qatar, claiming it posed no threat to Qatar or its people. The Supreme National Security Council of Iran released an official statement. It stated the attack was a direct response to U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Iran emphasized that the strike specifically targeted the […]

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2 w. ago Dar reiterates strong condemnation of Israeli aggression against Iran

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. He was speaking in a meeting of the OIC group on Jammu and Kashmir, held in Istanbul, Türkiye. “The human rights violations are taking place in Indian-occupied Kashmir on daily basis and Kashmiris have […]

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2 w. ago Dar warns Israeli aggression threatens regional stability as Iran vows ‘devastating’ response

ISTANBUL: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, at the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, condemned Israel’s recent aggression against Iran, calling it a blatant violation of international law and a serious threat to regional stability. Dar emphasized the need for unity among Muslim […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan reaffirms strong support for Kashmiris’ right to self

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 […]

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2 w. ago 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 […]

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2 w. ago Dar tells OIC: Iran has full right to defend itself against Israeli aggression

ISTANBUL – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday declared that Iran has the full right to defend itself under the UN Charter, as he strongly condemned Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian territory. Speaking at the 51st session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, Dar called Israeli actions a clear […]

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2 w. ago Deputy PM Dar, Army Chief engage with Erdogan to rally Muslim Support for Gaza

ISTANBUL — Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir called on Turkish President

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar and field marshal Asim Munir discuss regional security with Turkish president

In a high-level diplomatic engagement following the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, accompanied by Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir. The meeting also included key Turkish […]

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2 w. ago Ishaq Dar calls for swift progress on industrial parks to boost investment

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has urged authorities to accelerate the development of industrial parks. He emphasized that these parks must meet international standards to attract local and foreign investment. Dar made these comments while chairing a high-level committee meeting focused on the Karachi Industrial Park project at the Pakistan […]

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2 w. ago Govt to import 750,000 tonnes of sugar after exports trigger price hike

In a surprising U-turn, the government has decided to import 750,000 metric tonnes of sugar, just months after allowing exports of nearly the same quantity. This contradictory move has sparked public criticism as sugar prices in the local market have surged to Rs190 per kilogram. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced that 500,000 metric tonnes […]

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