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Ishaq Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace at SCO Summit

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Ishaq Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace at SCO Summit

TIANJIN, CHINA: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin on Tuesday, where he reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting regional stability, fostering multilateral collaboration, and supporting peaceful conflict resolution. At the high-level forum, Ishaq Dar emphasized the SCO’s crucial role in … Read more

DPM Dar joins SCO FMs joint call on President Xi Jinping

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DPM Dar

  BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday represented Pakistan at the joint call of the Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States on Chinese President Xi Jinping here. The Chinese president, welcoming the heads of delegations, underlined the salience of regional cooperation under the ambit … Read more

Ishaq Dar to represent Pakistan at SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in China

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Ishaq Dar to represent Pakistan at SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in China

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan’s delegation at the three-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers, scheduled to begin tomorrow in Tianjin, China. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Council of Foreign Ministers meeting will be held in the Chinese city of Tianjin till 16 July. Deputy … Read more

India cannot block or divert Pakistan’s water, says Ishaq Dar

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India cannot block or divert Pakistan’s water, says Ishaq Dar

Kuala Lumpur: Deputy Prime Minister stated that India cannot stop or divert Pakistan’s water. In response to India’s measures, Pakistan also took strong actions, including closing airspace for Indian airlines in retaliation for the Indus Waters Treaty violations. Speaking at an event with the Pakistani community in Kuala Lumpur, Ishaq Dar stated that India took … Read more

Dar urges concrete measures to revive Cotton sector

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Cotton sector

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar underscored the importance of implementing coordinated and practical measures to revive cotton’s pivotal role in the national economy and enhance profitability for farmers. He made these remarks while presiding over the third meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Essential Cash Crops. The committee held … Read more

Federal govt approves import of up to 500,000 MT sugar

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sugar

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has given final approval for the import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar in a bid to stabilize domestic prices. According to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, the import will be carried out through government channels, and all necessary arrangements have been finalized for immediate implementation. This decision, … Read more

Senate passes resolution condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran

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Senate

Islamabad: The Senate of Pakistan has passed a resolution strongly condemning the recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The resolution was presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and was unanimously approved by the House. The resolution states that Israel’s actions are a clear violation of international law and United Nations conventions, terming … Read more

PM Shehbaz departs for UAE on one-day official visit

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PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed on a daylong official visit to the United Arab Emirates, following an invitation from the UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting … Read more

PM Shehbaz schedules UAE visit for June 12

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PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, along with a high-level delegation. The visit reflects the deep-rooted fraternal ties between Pakistan and the UAE, which are marked by mutual trust, shared values, and close cooperation across multiple sectors. A high-level delegation, including … Read more

Pakistan, China agree to deepen linkages between political parties

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Pakistan

BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar met with the Minister of International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Liu Jianchao here. During the meeting, both leaders agreed to deepen linkages between the political parties of Pakistan and CPC. The deputy prime minister appreciated China’s firm support to Pakistan’s sovereignty … Read more

Ishaq Dar departs for China on 3-Day visit

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Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar departed for Beijing on a three-day visit to China. In Beijing, Ishaq Dar would hold comprehensive discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as well as other senior Chinese leaders, including key members of the Chinese Communist Party. The meetings would focus on current … Read more

ECNEC approves development projects worth Rs 355.73b in key sectors

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ECNEC

ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved nine development projects worth Rs. 355.736 billion in key sectors including transport, energy, education, water resources, trade facilitation, tourism, and post-disaster recovery. Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting. During the meeting, the DPM reaffirmed the government’s resolve … Read more

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visits key battle zones of operation “Bunyanum Marsoos”

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PM Shehbaz says Pakistan shot down six Indian jets

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the frontline areas of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos on Wednesday during the ongoing Maarka-e-Haq (Battle for Truth), where he reaffirmed his support and solidarity with Pakistan’s armed forces. During his visit to the Pasrur Garrison near Sialkot, the prime minister met officers and soldiers actively taking part in the military … Read more

Dar warns of rising regional conflicts

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Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Ishaq Dar warned that the world stands at a perilous crossroads, grappling with interconnected crises ranging from regional conflicts and climate change to economic inequality and rising xenophobia. Senator Dar was addressing as the Chief Guest at the 4th Annual Regional Dialogue 2025, organised by the … Read more

‘Pakistan to give decisive response to any misadventure’

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'Pakistan to give decisive response to any misadventure'

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, in a press conference alongside DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, gave a clear response to India, stating that Pakistan has no connection to the Pahalgam incident. The minister’s remarks come amidst heightened tensions following the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which Dar described as … Read more

Senate rejects India’s allegations linking Pakistan to IIOJK attack

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Senate

ISLAMABAD: Senate of Pakistan unanimously passed a strongly worded resolution rejecting India’s allegations that Pakistan was involved in the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, located in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The resolution, moved by Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, categorically denounced what it described as “baseless and frivolous” attempts … Read more

PM Shehbaz departs for two-day Turkiye visit

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PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed here for a two-day visit to Turkiye, at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed Ishaq Dar, Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant to PM Tariq Fatemi. During the visit, the prime minister will … Read more

Pakistan, Afghanistan reaffirm commitment to fostering mutually beneficial ties

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Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to fostering mutually beneficial relations and agreed on the importance of maintaining high-level engagement. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, who had earlier arrived in Afghan Capital Kabul on day-long official visit to Afghanistan, engaged in extensive discussions with Acting Afghan Foreign … Read more

Dar arrives in Kabul on day-long official visit

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Dar

ISLAMABAD:  Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator  Ishaq Dar Saturday arrived in Kabul for a day-long visit. He was welcomed at the airport by the dignitaries of Afghan government including Dy. Minister for Finance and Administration Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr Mohammad Naeem Wardag, DG MoFA, Mufti Noor Ahmad, Chief of State Protocol … Read more

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar heads to Kabul tomorrow for diplomatic talks

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Deputy PM Ishaq Dar heads to Kabul tomorrow for diplomatic talks

The Foreign Office (FO) confirmed on Friday that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will leave for Kabul tomorrow for a day-long visit to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan. This development followed a meeting of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Coordination Committee held in Kabul earlier this week. FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali … Read more

Pakistan aims to strengthen partnership with UK, says Ishaq Dar

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Pakistan aims to strengthen partnership with UK, says Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to a strong, broad-based and multifaceted Pakistan-UK partnership. He was talking to UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Lord Wajid Khan in Islamabad on Wednesday. Ishaq Dar praised the British Pakistani community for its important role in strengthening relations between Pakistan and the UK. Lord Wajid Khan, … Read more

Pakistan, Belarus sign multiple MoUs to trade cooperation

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Pakistan

MINSK: Pakistan and Belarus signed a series of agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors, including defense, commerce and environmental protection. The accords were signed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s official visit to Belarus, following his meeting with President Aleksandr Lukashenko and the delegation-level talks between the two sides … Read more

LHC dismisses appeal against Dar’s appointment as Deputy PM

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LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC)  has dismissed an intra-court appeal challenging the appointment of Ishaq Dar as deputy prime minister.

A two-member bench headed by Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal announced the reserved verdict, upholding the earlier decision by a single bench that had rejected the petition.

The appeal was filed by petitioner Ashba Kamran, who argued that the position of deputy prime minister does not exist in the constitution of Pakistan.

She claimed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s appointment of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to the post was illegal and urged the court to declare it null and void.

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Dar discusses key issues with US diplomat Rubio, including tariffs

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Dar

WASHINGTON: United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed wide rage of matters with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a phone call, including U.S. reciprocal tariffs announced by the Trump administration, the State Department said. “They discussed U.S. reciprocal tariffs on Pakistan and how to make progress toward a fair and balanced … Read more

PMDC holds 2nd meeting to standardize fee structure private medical institutions

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PMDC

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) is working to establish a standardized tuition fee structure for private medical and dental colleges. To regulate the fee structure and address public concerns over rising medical education costs in Pakistan, PMDC held its second subcommittee meeting yesterday. In response to growing concerns from students, parents, and … Read more

Ishaq Dar arrives in Saudi Arabia for OIC meeting

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Ishaq Dar arrives in Saudi Arabia for OIC meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday to attend the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Foreign Ministers meeting in Jeddah, focused on the Palestine crisis. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has convened this high-level meeting to discuss the worsening situation in Palestine, measures to halt Israeli aggression, … Read more

PM Shehbaz forms committee for early realization of MoU with Azerbaijan

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PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a committee to ensure the early realisation of the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements signed with Azerbaijan during his recent visit to the country.

The prime minister, chairing a meeting to review the implementation of accords, directed the authorities concerned to present an action plan to take the Pakistan-Azerbaijan current trade volume to $2 billion.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will head the newly-formed committee that will prepare agreements in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

The prime minister also directed to complete all preparations on a priority basis ahead of the expected visit of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to Pakistan next month.

He also instructed the appointment of trade officers in Azerbaijan and other countries with a significant potential for trade with Pakistan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz highlighting the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, said that the government was taking priority measures to fully capitalize on the vast trade and investment potential between Pakistan and Central Asian states.

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Pakistan, UAE vow to strengthen bilateral trade ties  

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Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan wherein they engaged in comprehensive discussions to further strengthen the longstanding bilateral fraternal ties. In the meeting held in Abu Dhabi at the invitation of the UAE deputy prime minister and … Read more

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