13 h. ago US lawmakers warn Pakistan over transnational repression, hint at ‘possible sanctions’

WASHINGTON: The US Congress may soon urge President Donald Trump’s administration to consider imposing sanctions on countries that suppress religious freedom and violate human rights, Republican Congressman Christopher H. Smith suggested during a congressional hearing on Pakistan on Tuesday. “One of the biggest disappointments—regardless of who is in the White House or at the State […]

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16 h. 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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17 h. ago Dar, Wang Yi reaffirm mutual support in security, agriculture on SCO sidelines

TIANJIN: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar of Pakistan met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday, where they reaffirmed mutual support in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, industry, and security. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin. Dar was in China […]

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26 h. ago Dar, Wang Yi vow to enhance strategic cooperation for regional prosperity

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met on Wednesday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

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29 h. ago Normalisation of arbitrary force unacceptable, Pakistan tells SCO

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful coexistence with its neighbours. However, he warned that Pakistan could not accept the “normalisation of arbitrary force”. Dar was addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin on Tuesday, where he reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding policy of pursuing […]

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41 h. 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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41 h. ago Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar condemns attacks on Iran at SCO meet

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar condemned recent attacks on Iran by the US and Israel during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting. He called these strikes illegal and unacceptable. Dar said such attacks threaten the peace and security of member countries. He stressed that all conflicts should be solved through talks, not violence. His statement […]

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48 h. 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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50 h. ago DPM Dar attends SCO Foreign Minister’s Group Meeting in Beijing

BEIJING – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached the Great Hall, Beijing for the SCO Foreign Ministers’

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51 h. ago US Congress panel to hold hearing on ‘political repression in Pakistan’

PTI leader Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari, a former aide to ex-premier Imran Khan, is set to offer testimony on “political repression” in Pakistan before the United States Congress’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, it emerged on Monday. According to its website, the bipartisan commission was established in 2008 and is charged with promoting, defending and advocating […]

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61 h. ago PTI’s Zulfi Bukhari set to testify in US over rights abuses in Pakistan

PTI leader Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari will testify before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the US Congress on July 15. The hearing will address allegations of political repression and human rights violations in Pakistan. Bukhari, a close aide to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, confirmed the development in a post on X, expressing gratitude […]

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61 h. ago Ishaq Dar arrives in Beijing for SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting

BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing, China on Monday. He was warmly received at the airport by Ambassador Ms. Yu Hong from the Department of Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, along with Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil ur Rehman Hashmi, and senior officials from […]

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63 h. ago China, India leaders vow to be partners as members of Global South

BEIJING: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Beijing. Han said, last October, Chinese President Xi Jinping had a successful meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kazan, leading China-India relations to a new starting point. Noting that China and India are both major developing […]

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64 h. ago Zulfi Bukhari to testify before US Congress body on ‘political repression’ in Pakistan

LONDON: PTI leader Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari, a former aide to ex-premier Imran Khan, is set to offer testimony on “political repression” in Pakistan before the United States Congress’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, it emerged on Monday. According to its website, the bipartisan commission was established in 2008 and is charged with promoting, defending and advocating […]

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2 d. ago Dar highlights Pakistan’s role in promoting global peace during UN call

  Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar spoke with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday to discuss shared concerns and ongoing cooperation. The call took place as Pakistan holds the presidency of the UN Security Council for July. During the conversation, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to international peace, security, and […]

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3 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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3 d. ago Dar, Uzbek FM discuss progress on UAP railway project framework

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, on Sunday, discussed progress on the Framework Agreement on Uzbekistan-Afghanistan -Pakistan (UAP) Railway Project. The DPM/FM spoke with the Uzbek FM on telephone. Both leaders also agreed to meet again at the sidelines of the upcoming SCO Council of Foreign Ministers […]

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3 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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3 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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5 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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