4 h. ago Europe presses Iran to resume US nuclear talks amid war fears

GENEVA: European leaders urged Iran to keep diplomatic channels open with the United States to resolve tensions over its nuclear programme. The call came amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets. After meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva, the foreign ministers of Germany, France, Britain, and the EU said Iran showed willingness […]

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8 h. ago Pakistan joins China & Bangladesh in new strategic dialogue platform

KUNMING, CHINA – In a landmark diplomatic development, Pakistan, China, and Bangladesh have agreed to launch a trilateral cooperation initiative aimed at deepening regional integration and promoting mutual development. The announcement came during the inaugural Vice Foreign Minister/Foreign Secretary-level meeting held on Thursday in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. The three nations committed to pursuing joint […]

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15 h. ago 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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32 h. ago UK PM urges Trump to show restraint after US approves strikes on Iran

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged US President Donald Trump to act with restraint after reports confirmed that the US approved plans to strike Iran. His spokesperson called on all sides to lower tensions and return to diplomacy. This appeal comes ahead of a key meeting in Geneva on Friday, where foreign ministers of […]

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39 h. ago Pakistan, Uzbekistan discuss OIC agenda ahead of Istanbul summit

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to discuss bilateral and regional matters. The main focus of their conversation was the upcoming meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), scheduled to take place in Istanbul from July 21 to 22. Both […]

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53 h. ago Dar directs urgent evacuation of Pakistanis stranded in Iran, Iraq

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has ordered the swift evacuation of all Pakistani nationals currently stranded in Iran and Iraq. He chaired a high-level meeting to assess ongoing efforts and instructed officials to accelerate the repatriation process. Dar expressed satisfaction with the steps taken so far but emphasized the need for urgency. […]

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54 h. ago Dar asks PIA to liaise with MoFA for smooth evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran, Iraq

Deputy directs FO in coordination with other departments to expedite repatriation of Pakistanis DPM Dar warns of strict action against hoarding and overpricing of food items ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday instructed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to coordinate closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure smooth and […]

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3 d. ago Dar rejects false claims of nuclear threat to Israel, warns against any aggression

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly rejected claims that Pakistan threatened to launch a nuclear strike on Israel if an attack occurred on Iran. Dar described the reports as “fake news” and dismissed them as baseless misinformation. Speaking in the Senate, Dar clarified that Pakistan’s nuclear program is solely for national defense and not […]

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4 d. ago Deputy PM Dar dismisses Nuclear Threat Claims, reasserts Pakistan’s defensive stance

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday issued firm warning to Israel, declaring that Pakistan will deliver a

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4 d. ago Pakistan issues clarification: No statement made on nuclear strike against Israel, says Dar

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar firmly denied any claims about Pakistan threatening a nuclear attack on Israel. Speaking in the Senate, he said Pakistan has not made any such statement. He stressed that these dangerous and false reports are being spread to mislead the public and damage Pakistan’s global image. Dar […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan open to talks but won’t beg India for peace: DPM Dar

Islamabad – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stated that Pakistan is ready for dialogue with India but is not desperate for it. Speaking during a press briefing in Islamabad, he said Pakistan wants a comprehensive discussion that includes terrorism, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), and other core issues. Dar warned that […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s Tariq Fatemi hands PM’s letter to Russia’s Lavrov, pushes for stronger ties

Prime Minister’s Special Assistant, Tariq Fatemi, met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. During the meeting, Fatemi delivered a personal letter from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to President Vladimir Putin. He also conveyed the Prime Minister’s warm wishes and Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Russia. The two sides discussed key areas including energy, […]

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2 w. ago Wang Yi, Ishaq Dar discuss IOMed’s role in disputes’ settlement

HONG KONG: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met with several foreign officials in South China’s Hong Kong, where they attended the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed). In this regard, Wang Yi met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar here in […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan signs convention to establish global arbitration body in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: Pakistan has officially signed the convention to establish a new international arbitration organization headquartered in Hong Kong, aligning itself with global efforts to promote peaceful dispute resolution. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar represented Pakistan during the signing ceremony. According to the Foreign Office, Dar lauded China’s vision behind the initiative, […]

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3 w. ago India a serious threat to global peace, says Ishaq Dar at mediation summit

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly criticized India on Friday, calling it a “serious threat to regional and global peace and security” during an international mediation conference in Hong Kong. Speaking at the signing ceremony for the newly established International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), Dar expressed pride in representing Pakistan at […]

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3 w. ago China, Papua New Guinea pledge to enhance bilateral practical cooperation

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday met with Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko of Papua New Guinea (PNG) in Xiamen, who is in China to attend the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Wang Yi hailed the enduring friendship between China and PNG, describing it as a valuable asset forged across […]

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4 w. ago IMF delegation meets Pakistan’s deputy PM Ishaq dar, pledges continued support

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation recently held important talks with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. They assured Pakistan of continued cooperation and support for its economic agenda amid ongoing reforms. The meeting was also attended by Tariq Bajwa, Finance Secretary, along with officials from the Federal Board of Revenue and […]

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last month China deepens trilateral ties to accelerate Belt and Road Initiative across Pakistan, Afghanistan

BEIJING – China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi convened an informal trilateral meeting in Beijing today with Pakistan and Afghanistan foreign

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