12 h. ago No closure of Iran border, clarifies Pakistan’s foreign office

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) firmly denied reports about the closure of border crossings between Pakistan and Iran. In a statement issued on Wednesday, officials clarified that all border points were fully operational. This clarification followed media claims suggesting Pakistan had sealed its border with Iran due to tensions involving Israel. Earlier, reports from […]

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14 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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15 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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18 h. ago SBP’s new move to ease tax reporting for IT exporters and freelancers

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has updated its foreign exchange income reporting format to better serve IT exporters, freelancers, and service providers. These changes apply to the electronic Proceed Realization Certificate (ePRC) and the Statement of PRCs (S-PRCs). The revised formats will become effective from October 1, 2025. The SBP said the new format […]

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21 h. ago PIA rescues 107 stranded Pakistanis from Iran amid regional tensions

ISLAMABAD – A special Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight successfully brought home 107 Pakistani nationals stranded in Iran due to regional instability and the closure of Iranian airspace. The special flight PK-9552 landed in Islamabad early Tuesday morning, arriving from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The passengers had earlier traveled overland from Iran to Ashgabat after air routes […]

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41 h. 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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66 h. ago Pakistan denies nuclear assurance claims to Iran, slams foreign propaganda

Credible security sources have denied reports claiming Pakistan gave Iran any nuclear assurance in case of an Israeli attack. These claims were circulated by some foreign media outlets. Officials said no such commitment was made by Pakistan. They called the reports completely false and misleading. Security sources said the claims were part of a propaganda […]

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66 h. 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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3 d. ago Airspace tensions soar: Israel and Iran keep skies closed as Jordan reopens amid escalation

June 15, 2025 – Amid one of the fiercest confrontations in decades, both Israel and Iran have kept their airspace closed, while Jordan has reopened its skies after reassessing security risks. Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, the country’s main international gateway, remains shut with all flights suspended indefinitely. The closure follows Israel’s military strikes on Iran […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan stands in solidarity with Iran, PM tells Pezeshkian

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed “complete solidarity” with Iran amid heavy exchanges of missiles and airstrikes between Tehran and arch-foe Israel, while former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that Pakistan cannot afford the conflict in Iran turning into Iraq 2.0 or World War III. The missile exchange comes a day after nearly 80 […]

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4 d. ago China, Iran foreign ministers hold talks as Wang Yi condemns Israeli strikes

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday to discuss the situation in the Middle East. Araghchi briefed Wang on the latest developments, condemning Israel’s recent military strikes on […]

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4 d. ago India faces flight chaos as 6 countries shut airspace over Iran

India’s aviation sector has been hit hard after six countries shut their airspace due to rising tensions between Iran and Israel. The airspace closures followed a wave of Israeli airstrikes and Iran’s swift military response. In contrast, Pakistan saw limited disruptions, but Indian carriers suffered heavy delays and losses. During the crisis, 30 Indian flights […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan sets up crisis unit to protect citizens in Iran amid escalating tensions

After Israel’s recent large-scale attacks on Iran, Pakistan has taken urgent steps to protect its citizens, especially pilgrims in Iran. The situation remains tense, and the safety of Pakistani visitors has become a top priority. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the formation of a special Crisis Management Unit at the Ministry […]

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5 d. ago Iraq and Jordan shut down airspace, UAE, India suspend flights amid Iran

DUBAI – A major regional disruption unfolded after Israel launched large-scale airstrikes on Iran which led to widespread airspace closures

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6 d. ago State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign reserves rise by $167 million

KARACHI – Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $16,875 million as of June 06, 2025. According to the data released

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6 d. ago Bilawal Bhutto and Khawaja Asif express grief over India plane crash

Pakistani leaders have expressed deep sorrow over the deadly plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party and former Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, shared a message of condolence on platform X. He said he was deeply saddened by the tragic crash of an Air India flight near Ahmedabad, which carried around […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan rejects irresponsible remarks of Indian foreign minister

Pakistan on Wednesday categorically rejected the irresponsible remarks of the Indian External Affairs Minister during his different media engagements in Brussels, advising him to refrain from concocting misleading narratives to justify their recent aggressive actions. “The discourse of top diplomats should aim to promote peace and harmony, rather than producing bellicose punchlines. The tone and […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan rejects Indian External Affairs Minister’s remarks as ‘bellicose punchlines’

FO spokesperson says anti-Pakistan diatribe can’t hide India’s sponsorship of terrorism beyond its borders, nor can it cover up oppression in IIOJK Pakistan believed in peaceful coexistence, dialogue, and diplomacy but stands resolute in its intent and ability to safeguard its sovereignty. FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday categorically rejected the “irresponsible remarks” of […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan’s remittances jump to $3.68bn in may, on track for record $38bn in FY25

Remittances to Pakistan rose sharply to $3.68 billion in May 2025, marking a 16% increase from April and a 13.67% rise year-on-year, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. This strong growth continues the upward trend in remittance inflows. It also plays a key role in strengthening Pakistan’s foreign reserves and supporting the economy. From […]

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7 d. ago PM Shehbaz to visit UAE for strengthening ties and economic talks

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit the United Arab Emirates tomorrow for an official trip. The visit highlights strong and brotherly relations between Pakistan and the UAE. According to the Foreign Office, these ties are built on shared values, mutual trust, and long-standing cooperation in many fields. A high-level delegation will accompany the Prime Minister. […]

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