Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani today. The two leaders discussed the latest evolving regional situation following the signing of the Islamabad MoU. Bahraini Foreign Minister congratulated Ishaq Dar on…

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar spoke to European Union High Representative/Vice President Kaja Kallas today. They reviewed the rapidly evolving regional situation. She appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts culminating in signing of the Islamabad MOU. She, however, expressed serious concerns at the recent ceasefire violations and stressed that channels of communication…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud today to offer condolences over the tragic helicopter crash in Ras Tanura. Ishaq Dar conveyed sincere condolences on behalf of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces…

Progress continues on M-13 Kharian to Rawalpindi Motorway project under the effective institutional support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council. According to details, the M-13 Motorway project is being upgraded to one hundred seventeen point two kilometers six -lane Motorway. The up graded motorway will be a strategic, fast and…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to play its constructive role for achieving the goal of lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond. Talking to Foreign Minister of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, telephonically, both sides agreed to remain in close contact.…

At the United Nations, Pakistan has called for an immediate halt to violence in Sudan, and urged renewed efforts for a Sudanese-owned and Sudanese-led political process. The call was made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad while delivering statement at the UN Security Council…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper today. During the conversation, the UK Foreign Secretary reiterated the UK’s appreciation for Pakistan’s sustained efforts for peace and stability in the region, leading to the signing of the Islamabad MoU by the…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to the security forces for killing eight terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan in Balochistan. In their separate statements, they said these successful operations are a testimony to the outstanding skills, capabilities and determination of our…

Security forces have killed eight terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al-Hindustan in two high-tempo intelligence-driven operations in Kharan and Mastung districts of Balochistan. According to ISPR, on intelligence leads, movement of a group of terrorists was picked up by the security forces in Kharan District of Balochistan on 25th…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reasserted Pakistan’s resolve to defeat nefarious designs of its enemies, while continuing to pursue peace, dialogue and diplomacy for settlement of disputes. He was addressing the passing out parade of 125th midshipmen and 33rd Short Service Commission course at Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi on Saturday…

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, visited the residence of renowned cricketer Shoaib Akhtar to offer condolences over the sad demise of his elder brother, Shahid Akhtar. During the visit, the Information Minister met with the bereaved family and expressed his deep sympathy and condolences to Shoaib Akhtar, the…

Through Pakistan’s facilitation, twenty-two Iranian crew members of the vessel Lenore/Davina, who were recently interdicted by US authorities, safely arrived in Karachi this afternoon. Announcing this in a post on X, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said arrangements are now being finalized in collaboration with Iranian missions…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to eradicating drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the country. In their separate messages on International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking being observed today, they called for a national effort to address the challenge…

At the United Nations, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has said peacekeeping without peacebuilding cannot sustain peace. Taking part in the UN General Assembly Debate on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace, he said the transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding and ultimately to nationally led development, requires…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grave concern over the systematic use of torture as a tool of state oppression by foreign occupying powers. In his message on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture being observed today, he said the people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have appealed to the entire nation, especially religious scholars, media and the youth, to highlight the true message of Ashura and promote inter-sectarian respect and harmony. In his message on Ashura, President Asif Ali Zardari said the incident of Karbala is…

Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Muharram-ul-Haram, was observed across the country today [Friday] with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho and his devoted companions in Karbala. Mourning processions were taken out in all cities and towns. Ulema and…

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to strengthen road and rail links and activate Joint Transport Committee to boost trade. An understanding to this effect came at a meeting between Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Iranian Minister for Transport Farzaneh Sadegh in Islamabad. Abdul Aleem Khan noted that robust…

Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar says Pakistan has emerged as peacemaker in the world after successful mediation between Iran and the United States. Speaking to media in Lahore today, he said Pakistan was the first country which condemned attack on Iran and we made practical efforts to bring an…

German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel called on Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal in Islamabad today. The Minister emphasized Pakistan’s keen interest in expanding cooperation with Germany in higher education, faculty development, research collaboration, scholarships, and academic exchange programmes to strengthen human capital development. Ahsan Iqbal…

Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Muharram-ul-Haram, will be observed across the country tomorrow with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho and his devoted companions in Karbala. Mourning processions will be taken out in all cities and towns. Ulema…