25 h. ago Ishaq Dar: India struggles to digest military ceasefire with Pakistan

Kuala Lumpur – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the military-to-military ceasefire between Pakistan and India is holding well, but India’s political leadership is struggling to accept it. Speaking at an event in Kuala Lumpur, he criticized India’s behavior and reiterated Pakistan’s firm stance on regional issues. Dar slammed India for […]

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27 h. ago DPM Ishaq Dar meets Malaysian PM, pledges to strengthen Pakistan

PUTRAJAYA – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday during the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting. He conveyed warm regards from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening ties with Malaysia. During the meeting, Ishaq Dar praised Malaysia’s role […]

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40 h. ago Dar meets Canadian, Australian and Russian FMs, vows to promote trade, education ties

In meeting with Canadian and Australian FMs, Pakistan’s FM agree to boost bilateral trade, promote academic partnerships KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday held meetings with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Australian Foreign Minister Senator Hon Penny Wong, Russian counterpart, and Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Hon. Vijitha […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan, Türkiye vow to strengthen strategic ties, expand trade

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed on Tuesday that Pakistan and Türkiye shared a unified

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3 d. ago Govt approves sugar import of upto 500,000 tonnes to maintain ‘affordable prices’

The federal government on Tuesday approved the import of half a million tonnes of sugar in a bid to maintain affordable prices of the commodity. On Monday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had emphasised the need for a coordinated policy approach to ensure market stability for essential commodities and food items. He […]

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4 d. 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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7 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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8 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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 Abide by Indus Water Treaty or surrender all six rivers, Bilawal warns India

PPP chief condemns US for expanding involvement in attacks on Iran, cautioning against potential for global conflict Calls for a swift resolution to Gaza issue and a fair resolution to the Palestinian conflict ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, declared Pakistan’s success over India in various domains, including military, diplomatic, and […]

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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 Ishaq Dar slams India’s ‘provocative and inflammatory’ statements over IWT

— FO slams Indian Home Minister’s ‘blatant disregard’ for Int’l agreements over IWT comments ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has condemned Indian Home Minister Amit Shah’s “provocative and inflammatory” comments on the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that any move to stop Pakistan’s water will be considered an act of war. Ishaq Dar made these remarks […]

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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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