Dar, Qatari minister discuss evolving regional situation, stress dialogue amid US-Iran tensions
Minister of state for foreign affairs appreciates Pakistan’s constructive role as Dar reaffirms commitment to peace Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L), Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi (R) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the regional situation with Qatar’s Minister of State for […]
Hostage situation unfolds at German bank as police launch operation
Police spokesperson says they could not yet rule out the presence of multiple perpetrators or additional hostages Police launch extensive operations, cordone off a large area after several people were taken hostage at a savings bank branch in the western town of Sinzig, Germany. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY German police said on Friday several people, including […]
Dar and Iran’s Araghchi discuss regional situation, Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, with the regional situation and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts coming under discussion, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Monday. “Discussion focused on the regional situation and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts for peace and stability in the region,” the FO said, […]
PM Shehbaz calls on Nawaz, discusses political situation in country, steps taken for peace in Middle East – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif at their Jati Umra residence in Lahore on Sunday, a statement issued by the PM’s Office (PMO) said, adding that the Middle East conflict and the political situation in the country were discussed during the meeting. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was also present on […]
Interor minister briefs PM Shehbaz on security situation in country – Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and briefed him on the security situation in the country, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. According to the PMO statement, Naqvi met with the premier in Lahore, where he briefed him on the security situation in the country and the measures taken […]
Pakistan slams ‘one-sided’ remarks by British diplomat on Pak-Afghan border situation – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Saturday said slammed a social media post by British Special Representative for Afghanistan Richard Lindsay regarding developments along the Pak-Afghan border, saying that the remarks were “devoid of a deeper understanding of the situation”. Early on Friday, Lindsay had shared a post by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) […]
UK, Canada and Egypt FMs discuss regional situation, stress talks and diplomacy in calls with Dar
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (Left clockwise), Egypt FM Badr Abdelatty, Canadian FM Anita Anand and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Photos: File Foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, Canada and Egypt on Monday discussed the latest developments in the regional situation and emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for peace during separate telephone calls […]
Power minister reiterates govt’s apology for power cuts arising from ‘out of control’ situation – Pakistan
Power Minister Awais Leghari on Thursday reiterated the government’s apology for excessive loadshedding, explaining that the external factor of the fuel supply crisis due to the Middle East war was one of the main reasons. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Leghari reiterated the apology for higher than promised “load management”, which the government had […]
PM Shehbaz meets Qatar emir, stresses importance of de-escalation, dialogue amid regional situation – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and According to the Foreign Office (FO), the prime minister, accompanied by a high-level delegation, is undertaking official visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye from April 15 to 18. The meeting with the Qatari emir took place […]
Dar says Pakistan to examine trade situation with India – Pakistan
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that the relevant stakeholders would “seriously examine” the trade situation with India as he highlighted the concerns of the business community. Pakistan, under the government of then-prime minister Imran Khan, had downgraded diplomatic relations with New Delhi and suspended all bilateral trade in August 2019, when India revoked occupied […]