Pakistan

Pakistan and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in political, economic, defence, health, pharmaceutical, and multilateral spheres. This resolve was expressed at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty in Cairo today, on the sidelines of the R-4 Meeting.…

Vice President and Foreign Minister of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the ongoing technical-level talks between the US and Iran at Burgenstock, Switzerland today. The Swiss Foreign Minister appreciated the mediation role played by Pakistan in steering the negotiation process that led…

Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to enhance cooperation at the municipal level. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf and Bangladesh’s High Commissioner Muhammad Iqbal Hussain in Islamabad. The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest and explored avenues for expanding cooperation between Islamabad…

The National Assembly has approved 125 demands for grants pertaining to different ministries, divisions and departments for the next financial year. The demands for grants were moved by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. There were no cut motions on eighty-nine demands for grants. These demands for grants were related to Atomic…

The outstanding role of Pakistan’s leadership in ending the US-Iran war has made Pakistan the centre of global attention. According to Bloomberg, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as a mediator, was the first to announce the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. It reported that the Pakistani Prime…

The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have welcomed in particular the signing of the ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. In a joint statement issued after the 4th Meeting of the Regional Four (R-4) Foreign Ministers…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif along with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Iranian delegation held a meeting in Bürgenstock, Switzerland today. The Iranian delegation was led by Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The meeting…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Vice President of the United States J.D. Vance held a meeting in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, today. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the US-Iran technical-level talks as a follow-up to the ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’, being held today. Chief of Army Staff and Chief…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran technical level talks under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding offer a significant opportunity for global peace. He was speaking in Bürgenstock, Switzerland today ahead of the US-Iran technical-level talks. Shehbaz Sharif expressed the hope that the summit will result in positive and tangible results,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud this evening. During their warm and cordial conversation, the Prime Minister congratulated Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the signing of the historic Islamabad Peace Deal. The Prime Minister expressed deep…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says World Refugee Day reminds us ensuring the protection and safe rehabilitation of refugees as a shared responsibility of the international community. In his message on World Refugee Day, he called for collective commitment at international level to ensure that the future of every displaced and…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has departed for Cairo, Egypt, to participate in the 4th Meeting of the R-4 Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt. On the sidelines of the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings with the participating…

Archbishop Dr. Joseph Arshad, Bishop of Islamabad-Rawalpindi, has welcomed the peace accord between the United States and Iran, describing it as an important step toward stability in the Middle East, global peace, and the protection of innocent human lives. In a statement, Archbishop Arshad said that at a time when…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with the Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi this evening. During the telephonic conversation, Ishaq Dar felicitated the leadership, government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the signing of the historic “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” with the United States. He…

Pakistan has expressed concern over continued ceasefire violations and the acute humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said the efforts of the Board of Peace, United Nations…

The Federal Government has decided to introduce major reforms in the passport system. The decision was taken at a meeting presided over by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at Passport and Immigration Headquarters in Islamabad today. The meeting also decided in principal to completely shift the issuance of passports to E-passport…

Pakistan is keen to expand cooperation with Canada in food security, agricultural modernization and economic growth. This was stated by Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, during a meeting with Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Tarik Ali Khan, in Islamabad today. During the meeting, they discussed…

At the invitation of Foreign Minister of Egypt, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will attend the 4th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the R-4 Group of Countries, to be held in Cairo, Egypt, on Sunday. The meeting will bring together the…

The National Assembly today unanimously passed a resolution recognizing that Pakistan’s sincere and tireless efforts for US-Iran peace agreement have positioned the country as a trusted neutral mediator on the global stage. The resolution, moved by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, appreciated the efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy…

Pakistan has called for stronger global action against Islamophobia and hate speech. The call was made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad while speaking at the high-level event marking the Fifth International Day for Countering Hate Speech. The Ambassador described Islamophobia as one of the most…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended their heartfelt felicitations to the Pakistani nation and the entire Islamic world on the commencement of the new Hijri year 1448 AH. In their separate messages, they urged the nation to promote tolerance, uphold the rule of law, strengthen…