8 h. ago Dar hails chromebook launch as breakthrough in digital Pakistan drive

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has termed the launch of Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line a “defining moment” in the country’s digital transformation, calling it a major milestone toward self-reliance in technology. Addressing the launch event titled Building the Digital Future, Together in Islamabad, he said that local production of Chromebooks would make digital […]

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11 h. ago Ishaq Dar inaugurates Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday inaugurated Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line, calling it a “historic milestone” that will accelerate the country’s digital transformation and expand access to affordable technology. Speaking at the launch ceremony in Islamabad, Dar said the initiative marks a new chapter in Pakistan’s partnership with Google, paving […]

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3 d. ago Ishaq Dar to visit Turkiye on Monday to discuss Gaza peace plan

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar will represent Pak­is­tan at a meeting of the foreign ministers of eight major Muslim countries in Turkiye next week, to discuss the next steps in the Gaza peace plan. All preparations regarding Ishaq Dar’s visit have been put in the place which is being taking […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan, Canada reaffirm commitment to boost trade and investment

Pakistan and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties and maintaining close bilateral communication. The announcement came after a phone call between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, according to the Foreign Office. During the call, both leaders discussed ways to expand trade and […]

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7 d. ago Dar talks Gaza with Turkish FM, Pakistan joins key peace meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a call from Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday. They discussed the evolving situation in Gaza and possible steps toward lasting peace in Palestine. The leaders exchanged views on diplomatic efforts to end hostilities and address the humanitarian crisis. According to the Foreign Ministry, […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan pledges humanitarian support to Turkiye after 6.1 quake

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed solidarity with Turkiye and offered humanitarian assistance following a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck the country’s western region, injuring 22 people. According to Turkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the quake was centered in Sindirgi, Balikesir province. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya […]

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8 d. ago Dar vows Pakistan will keep raising Kashmir issue at global forums

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering political, moral, and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-determination, pledging that Pakistan would continue to raise its voice at every international forum until their legitimate right is achieved. In his message on Kashmir Black Day, observed annually on […]

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9 d. ago PM Shehbaz, Nawaz Sharif discuss national, political affairs

LAHORE – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif at Jati Umra on Sunday to discuss key national and political matters, according to official sources. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz were also present during the high-level meeting. During the discussion, PM Shehbaz briefed Nawaz […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Poland agree to expand bilateral ties across diverse sectors

Pakistan and Poland on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in diverse areas, including trade, energy, defence, education, technology, and fintech. The commitment was expressed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Polish Minister for Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski during a joint press stakeout here. The two sides expressed […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Poland share a historic and unique bond, says Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan and Poland share a historic and unique relationship. He highlighted that Poland played a major role in the formation of the Pakistan Air Force. Speaking at a joint press conference in Islamabad, Ishaq Dar welcomed Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski […]

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1 week ago Pakistan ready to serve as regional hub for connectivity: Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday said Pakistan is ready to become a regional hub for connectivity, facilitating transport links, cross-border trade, and joint investments across South and Central Asia. Addressing the Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference in Islamabad, themed “Regional Connectivity: Opportunities for the Region,” Dar emphasized that Pakistan […]

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1 week ago FM Dar, Saudi minister join forces to push for Gaza stability

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call to discuss the escalating situation in Gaza and the wider region. The Foreign Office confirmed that the conversation took place late Tuesday night. Both leaders reviewed recent developments in Gaza and Palestine and emphasized the importance of continuing close […]

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2 w. ago Squash Legend Jahangir Khan Inaugurates One World Squash Foundation in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, USA: The world’s greatest squash legend Jahangir Khan officially inaugurated the One World Squash Foundation at K2 Squash, Philadelphia, marking a historic moment for the growth of squash in the United States and around the world. During the ceremony, Jahangir Khan cut the ribbon to formally open the foundation, symbolizing a new era of […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan Hails Doha Ceasefire with Afghanistan as ‘Positive First Step’

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has lauded the Doha ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan as a “positive and important” milestone toward restoring peace and stability in the region. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dar expressed gratitude for the “constructive roles of Qatar and Türkiye”, emphasizing […]

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2 w. ago Ishaq Dar, UK Envoy Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Regional Developments

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Saturday praised the growing strength of Pakistan–United Kingdom relations and the recent leadership-level engagements between the two countries. He expressed these views during a meeting with the UK High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, who called on him in Islamabad. Both sides discussed […]

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2 w. ago PM inaugurates geoscience laboratories to boost Pakistan’s mineral sector

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the upgraded Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories (GARL) of the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP), marking a major milestone in advancing the country’s mineral research and exploration capabilities. The inauguration ceremony, held at the revitalized GARL complex in Chak Shehzad, was attended by Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal […]

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2 w. ago Pak, Saudi FMs discuss regional situation, recent developments

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday received a telephone call from Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan wherein they discussed regional situation and recent developments. Prince Faisal appreciated Pakistan’s commitment to peace and security in the region and emphasized the importance of collective efforts for stability. The deputy […]

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2 w. ago Pak and Saudi FMs discuss regional situation, recent developments

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday received a telephone call from Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan wherein they discussed regional situation and recent developments. Prince Faisal appreciated Pakistan’s commitment to peace and security in the region and emphasized the importance of collective efforts for stability. The […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan stands with world in building a safer, sustainable future: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the international community in working towards a safer, more resilient and sustainable world, emphasising the urgency of collective efforts to reduce disaster risks. In a message marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the foreign minister said Pakistan […]

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3 w. ago Former Pakistan Test cricketer Wazir Mohammad passes away at 95

BIRMINGHAM: Former Pakistan Test cricketer Wazir Mohammad, a member of the country’s inaugural Test team, passed away on Monday at the age of 95, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced. Wazir was part of the historic Pakistan squad that toured India in 1952 for the nation’s first-ever Test series. Between 1952 and 1959, he represented […]

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