Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving facilities at the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA) in Lahore. During his visit, he highlighted the teachings of Hazrat Ali Hajveri (RA), popularly known as Data Ganj Bakhsh, particularly his message of love, brotherhood, tolerance, religious…
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, expanding political cooperation and deepening strategic ties during a series of high-level meetings in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The discussions involved senior leaders and officials from both countries and covered areas of mutual interest, regional security and international developments. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Liu…
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has ruled out an immediate reduction in Pakistan’s petroleum levy, saying the government may consider lowering the charges gradually in the next federal budget. His statement comes amid pressure from Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) to reduce taxes on petroleum products as international oil prices remain elevated. Iqbal said a committee had been formed…
Pakistan will continue raising the Kashmir issue at international forums and supporting the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday as Pakistan and Kashmiris worldwide observed Black Day on October 27. In his message marking the occasion, Dar recalled the arrival of Indian troops in Srinagar…
Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between Pakistan and Oman. The visit includes high-level discussions on economic, diplomatic and security matters, with both countries seeking to identify new opportunities for collaboration. Albusaidi will…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Islamabad for a two-day official visit to Pakistan from October 6 to 8, following an invitation from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The UN chief was received upon arrival by Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. During his visit,…
India’s Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) National Coordinator Alok Dimri has arrived in Islamabad as Pakistan begins its 2026-27 chairmanship of the regional bloc. Dimri described his visit as part of the SCO’s annual activities, which will continue throughout Pakistan’s year-long presidency and culminate in the SCO Council of Heads of State summit scheduled to be…
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar have intensified Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, holding meetings with foreign leaders and discussing bilateral relations, regional security and international developments. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Kenyan President William Ruto and Kuwait’s…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed serious concern over the security and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, urging the Taliban authorities to take effective measures to prevent terrorist groups from operating from Afghan soil. Addressing a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Afghanistan, Dar said Pakistan remained…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to arrive in New York ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to attend the high-level segment of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Dar’s early arrival is aimed at allowing Pakistan to hold preliminary diplomatic consultations and prepare for an intensive…
