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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Holds Key Meeting to Finalise Candidates for Gilgit-Baltistan Elections 2026

Dua Sehar3 days ago02 mins

Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections 2026 by convening a crucial parliamentary board meeting to finalise party candidates. The high-level session was chaired by party president Nawaz Sharif and attended by top leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Punjab…

Pakistan Steps Up Diplomacy as Ishaq Dar Urges Continued Abbas Araghchi–US Engagement

Dua Sehar4 days ago02 mins

Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts amid rising uncertainty over the second round of Iran–United States talks expected in Islamabad. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a key telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, stressing the urgent need for continued dialogue and engagement to resolve outstanding issues and maintain regional…

PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Cooperation

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago02 mins

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to expanding cooperation with Saudi Arabia across multiple sectors, particularly trade, investment, and economic development. The statement came during a high-level meeting with Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Jadaan at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad. The meeting highlighted the deep-rooted and longstanding fraternal…

PM Shehbaz Calls US–Iran Talks in Islamabad a ‘Make-or-Break’ Moment for Global Peace

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago02 mins

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the upcoming US–Iran negotiations in Islamabad as a “make-or-break” moment, highlighting Pakistan’s growing role in global diplomacy and peacebuilding. In a televised address, the prime minister urged the nation to pray for the success of these high-stakes talks, which aim to transform a fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace…

Punjab Assembly Seeks Nobel Prize for Pakistan’s Top Leadership

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago02 mins

A resolution has been submitted in the Punjab Assembly calling for Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. The resolution was presented by PML-N lawmaker Rana Muhammad Arshad, who praised the leadership for their diplomatic efforts during the recent Middle East tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United…

Dar Says US, Iran Trust Pakistan to Broker Talks as Islamabad Leads High-Stakes Diplomacy

Dua Sehar4 weeks ago02 mins

Pakistan is rapidly emerging as a central diplomatic hub as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar revealed that both the United States and Iran have expressed confidence in Pakistan’s ability to facilitate meaningful peace talks amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Speaking after a high-level quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad, which included foreign…

Pakistan Condemns Israel’s Military Operations in Gaza and West Bank, Reaffirms Support for Palestinians

Dua Sehar4 weeks ago02 mins

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza and the West Bank, reiterating its unwavering support for the Palestinian people amid escalating violence in the region. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed deep concern over the continued airstrikes and military actions, describing them as a violation of international law and…

Qatari PM Praises Pakistan’s Peace Role in Middle East During Call with Ishaq Dar

Dua Sehar4 weeks ago02 mins

Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East have received international recognition, as Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani praised Islamabad’s role during a recent telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. According to the Foreign Office, the two leaders discussed the…

Iran Allows 20 More Pakistani Ships Through Strait of Hormuz, Dar Calls It Step Towards Regional Stability

Dua Sehar4 weeks ago02 mins

Pakistan has received a significant boost in maritime operations as Iran has agreed to allow 20 additional Pakistani-flagged ships to transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who described the development as a positive and confidence-building step toward regional peace and…

$8bn IMF Review Talks Kick Off With State Bank of Pakistan

Dua Sehar2 months ago02 mins

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has begun technical discussions with the State Bank of Pakistan in Karachi as part of the third review of Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility and the second review of the $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The IMF delegation, led by Iva Petrova, will hold meetings in Karachi…