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E&P sector firms announce $5b investment in oil, gas sector

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ISLAMABAD: The local and international firms of Pakistan’s oil & gas exploration and production (E&P) sector, expressing confidence over the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, announced an investment of US$5 billion during next three years in the country.

The announcement was made in a meeting presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at PM House.

A delegation of oil and gas exploration and production sector companies told the meeting that during three years, around 240 places would be excavated with an investment of $5 billion to explore petroleum and gas in Pakistan.

The prime minister constituted a committee under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar that would include experts, secretaries and the relevant authorities.

The committee, after consultation with the representatives of the sector, would formulate proposals to create attractive policy for the exploration and development of petroleum and gas reserves in Pakistan.

PM Shehbaz directed the relevant authorities to solve all the problems of the sector, and submit policy proposals to the constituted committee on priority.

The delegation thanked the prime minister for making the petroleum and gas exploration and production sector, a part of the consultation process, listening to their problems and finding serious solutions to them.

The meeting was informed that currently, Pakistan’s domestic production stood at 70998 barrels and 3131 MMSCFD gas per day.

The prime minister invited petroleum and gas exploration and production companies to also find the offshore reserves.

Exploring the oil and gas reserves at the local level in Pakistan is our top priority, PM Shehbaz said adding that Pakistan spent billions of dollars every year on importing oil and gas.

“Production from local reserves will save Pakistan’s valuable foreign exchange and fuel and gas will become affordable for the common man,” the prime minister added.

He directed the concerned authorities to provide solutions to all the problems of the sector on priority basis.

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Govt to pass resolution in response to US resolution regarding elections

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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar informed the National Assembly that the government would bring a resolution in the House to counter the resolution passed by the US House of Representatives on June 25.

Winding up the discussion on a cut motions, he said, “The government has taken note of the resolution passed by the US House of Representatives on Pakistan. We will also pass a resolution in response to the US’s resolution, and the draft resolution will be shared with the opposition and treasury benches.”

He said, “We must show our sovereignty and unity. We must show we mean business… I will request all to come together and present a clear resolution in response to the US resolution.”

The deputy prime minister also read out a statement earlier issued by the Foreign Office saying, “Pakistan has taken note of the passage of House Resolution 901 by the US House of Representatives on June 25. We believe that the timing and context of this particular resolution do not align well with the positive dynamics of our bilateral ties and stem from an incomplete understanding of the political situation and electoral process in Pakistan.

Pakistan, as the world’s second-largest parliamentary democracy and fifth-largest democracy overall, is committed to the values of constitutionalism, human rights, and the rule of law in pursuance of our own national interest.”

He said that Pakistan believed in constructive dialogue and engagement based on mutual respect and understanding. Such resolutions, he noted, were neither constructive nor objective.

“We hope that the US Congress will play a supportive role in strengthening Pakistan-US ties and focus on avenues of mutual collaboration that benefit both our peoples and countries,” he added.

Dar highlighted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government was actively addressing the issue of Palestine, making clear Pakistan’s stance on the matter.

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Dar lauds Pakistani women’s contributions in diplomacy

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ISLAMABAD: As the world observes the International Day of Women in Diplomacy on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar appreciated the services and contributions of Pakistani women in the field of diplomacy.

At the UNGA’s 76th Session, the United Nations General Assembly by consensus declared the 24th of June each year to be the International Day of Women in Diplomacy.

The deputy prime minister wrote on his X timeline that throughout the country’s history, Pakistani women had made tremendous contributions in the field of diplomacy.

“Stalwarts like Begum Raana Liaquat Ali Khan, Madam Shaista Ikramullah, Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and many others broke barriers and set the path for hundreds of women diplomats who continue to represent Pakistan on the international stage with grace and dignity,” he remarked.

The deputy prime minister applauded the women diplomats and thanked them for their services and contributions.

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China to extend full cooperation for implementation of CPEC: Liu Jianchao

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ISLAMABAD: China’s Minister of Central Committee of the International Department of Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Liu Jianchao on Friday said as its “iron brother and time-tested friend”, China accorded a special place to Pakistan in its foreign policy and desired to strengthen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.

The senior Chinese leader expressed these views in a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held here in  Islamabad.

Liu expressed satisfaction at the steady pace of the Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said China would extend full cooperation to Pakistan for the timely implementation of all ongoing and new CPEC projects.

He also lauded the political parties of Pakistan for their steadfast support of CPEC and China-Pakistan friendship.

He reiterated China’s keen desire to enhance further linkages between the Communist Party of China and the political parties of Pakistan.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar appreciated the positive contribution of CPEC to Pakistan’s socioeconomic development, progress, and prosperity.

He underscored that as the flagship project of President China’s Belt and Road Initiative, CPEC had led to a major transformation in energy security.

Lauding the unanimous political consensus on CPEC in the two countries, Dar expressed Pakistan’s firm resolve to build upon the achievements of CPEC and its high-quality development in Phase II.

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Deputy PM Dar visits Jagran-2 Hydropower project

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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar visited the Jagran-2 Hydropower Plant being constructed in the Neelum district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

The deputy prime minister was briefed about the progress in the construction of 50MW power plant. It was told that the work on the Jagran-2 project was proceeding as per the plan and would be completed by the year 2025, according to a press release.

Expressing satisfaction and appreciation at the progress of the project, DPM Ishaq Dar promised to take up the matter at the ECNEC to fast-track the approvals through early action.

He also met the Chinese engineers and Pakistani team working on the Jagran-2 project.

Dar conveyed the best wishes of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Government of Pakistan for the engineers, technicians and workers employed in the project and assured full support and security of the Government of Pakistan for its timely completion.

He expressed confidence that the project would contribute significantly towards electrical power generation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and bring benefits to the local population in terms of employment, education, agriculture, industrial development, and tourism.

The deputy prime minister also made a surprise visit on Tuesday to the Jagran-1 Hydropower Plant in the Neelum district.

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Dar visits Jagran Hydropower plant in AJK

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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visited Jagran-1 Hydropower Plant in Neelum District.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar made a surprise visit to Jagran-1 Hydropower Plant in Neelum district, Azad Jammu Kashmir.

The deputy PM expressed satisfaction at the smooth functioning of the 30.4 MW Jagran-I which was conceived, approved and financed during the 1997-1999 tenure of former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif when Senator Ishaq Dar was the Finance Minister of Pakistan.

The deputy PM conveyed his best wishes for the engineers, technicians and workers employed in Jagran-1 and the full support of the Government of Pakistan for the project, which is contributing to Pakistan’s energy security.

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Dar calls for embargo on military supplies to Israel

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Dar calls for an embargo on military supplies to Israel

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday called upon for an embargo on all the military supplies and sales to Israel, besides proposing to consider the deployment of an impartial international force for the protection of Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank. In a statement at the High-Level … Read more

Dar calls for embargo on military supplies to Israel

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Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar called upon for an embargo on all the military supplies and sales to Israel, besides proposing to consider the deployment of an impartial international force for the protection of Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank.

In a statement at the High-Level Conference on Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza in Amman, Jordan, the deputy prime minister urged that they must ensure the immediate withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from Gaza in accordance with resolution 2735.

At this critical juncture, he said they must undertake concrete steps to effectively redress the situation.

Spelling out the need of urgent steps, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister said that they must ensure the ceasefire called for by the UN Security Council was complete, durable and unconditional.

It must also halt the violence in the West Bank; he said, adding that it should step up the provision of humanitarian assistance to the beleaguered Palestinians in Gaza and meet their needs for food, medicines, energy and other essential supplies.

The deputy prime minister stressed to enlarge their support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and respond to the flash appeal issued by the UN in April.

“The demonization of UNRWA and the UN must be halted. All donors who have suspended support to UNRWA must reverse their decisions, and all others should enhance their assistance,” a press release quoted him as saying.

Deputy Prime Minister said ​Pakistan proposed that a comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of Gaza should be prepared following the UN Resolution 2735 and they would be happy to partner in the reconstruction of the educational institutions in Gaza.

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High-powered Chinese delegation to visit Pakistan soon: PM

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that his recent five-day visit to China remained successful as a high-powered Chinese delegation would visit Pakistan soon.

The prime minister, chairing the meeting of the federal cabinet, told the members that the collective efforts by his team including the federal ministers and federal secretaries came to fruition and that the visit was a great opportunity to strengthen the Pakistan-China bilateral relations.

He said that despite the security issue highlighted during the engagements with the Chinese leadership and business community, the visit concluded with a “positive note.”

“I can say unequivocally that the visit ended with a positive note. During the conversation with the Chinese ambassador at the banquet hosted by the Communist Party Secretary during my visit to Shanxi province, I got a deep feeling that the visit reminded very successful,” Prime Minister Shehbaz remarked while apprising the cabinet members of his visit.

The prime minister thanked all of his cabinet members particularly Ishaq Dar, Ahsan Iqbal, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Dr Musaddik Malik and Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and relevant federal secretaries for their collective efforts which led to the success of the visit.

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Deputy PM Dar calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

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ISLAMABAD: Strongly condemning the use of hunger and starvation as a weapon of war by the Israeli forces, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar urged the international community to take action to stop this collective punishment unleashed on the Palestinians and help ensuring immediate ceasefire and unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

“Recent attacks by Israeli settlers on aid convoys as well as seizure of Rafah border crossing with Egypt amounts to deliberate blocking of humanitarian supplies with a clear intent to starve the civilian population,” the deputy prime minister said while addressing the Extraordinary Meeting of the D-8 Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul.

He said the world was witnessing indiscriminate killings of civilians with a disproportionately large number of women and children. “Israeli forces are systematically bombing hospitals and vital infrastructure to target the very existence of Palestinians.”

According to the World Health Organization, he said only 12 of Gaza’s 36 hospitals were functional, that too barley. More strikingly, 84% of all health facilities are either destroyed or damaged, all most all certainly by design. Israel’s incessant and brutal aggression is a blatant attempt to wipe out the Palestinian population, Ishaq Dar said adding that the world was witnessing one of the worst massacres of our time being perpetrated by Israeli occupation forces, in total disregard of the international law world opinion and ICJ orders.

The Deputy PM demanded that the order of the International Court of Justice directing Israel to immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah must be implemented without delay. “International community must act to halt the killing and arrest humanitarian suffering.”

Pakistan believes that there can be no lasting peace in the Middle East without a comprehensive resolution of all outstanding Arab-Israeli disputes, Deputy PM Dar said adding that the establishment of a sovereign, viable and contiguous Palestinian state was an absolutely prerequisite for regional peace and stability.

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Dar arrives in Istanbul to attend D-8 conference

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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Istanbul, Türkiye to attend the Extraordinary Meeting of the D-8 Council of Foreign Ministers.

On arrival in Istanbul, the Deputy Prime Minister was received by Deputy Governor of Istanbul Mustafa Asım Alkan and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Yousaf Junaid.

The D-8 Foreign Ministers will deliberate upon the shared responsibility of the international community to bring an urgent and unconditional ceasefire, and an end to the inhumane and unjustified war on the people of Gaza.

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Dar urges healthcare professionals to serve needy, deserving with compassion

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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar urged the healthcare professionals to stay committed to their noble profession and knowledge by undertaking the responsibility towards the needy and deserving with compassion and empathy.

Addressing a convocation ceremony of HBS Medical and Dental College, the deputy prime minister said that in the healthcare sector, the professionals should accord high priority to the needs of the deserving and needy and should not forget the high values taught by Islam which emphasized upon making of efforts for the betterment of others.

Dar said that together, they could transform Pakistan into a developed and prosperous country among the comity of nations as the country had the immense capacity and the nation was resilient to overcome all challenges.

He cited that when they formed the government, the country was on the verge of default, but they took drastic steps to ensure economic turnaround.

The deputy prime minister further stressed upon making of sincere efforts to become a member of G20. “Things are turning around and Pakistan is not more in isolation among the comity of nations as claimed by certain critics,” he added.

He also regretted that in the past, whenever the PML-N government strived to put the country on path of progress and prosperity, some hidden hands tried to disrupt that journey.

The deputy prime minister said that a committee had been working to address issues of medical sector, adding it would assess healthcare demand and supply in the country, ensure quality education and propose policy measures to the prime minister. He also lauded the contributions of the private sector in imparting medical education.

He also underlined the need of making further efforts for shaping the younger minds for future challenges and said that coordination was crucial in shaping the new generation with skills.

The future of the healthcare system in Pakistan was bright, he added. The deputy prime minister also wished success for the new medical graduates and reminded them that they were entering into a new phase of life full of challenges and opportunities.

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PM forms high level committee for medical education

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif formed a 25-member committee to solve the problems of medical education in the country.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar as the convener of the Medical Education Committee. Other members of the committee include Prime Minister Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Health Affairs Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmed and MNA Nafisa Shah, and other relevant officers. The vice chancellors of universities are also part of committee.

The committee will review the quality of public and private medical colleges and universities, consider the situation of medical colleges and the challenges they are facing and then make their suggestions regarding the solutions to the problems of medical colleges.

The committee members will review the shortage of admission seats in public and private medical colleges and universities, consider the gap between demand and supply of medical education and prepare an action plan related to medical education.

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Ishaq Dar meets with President of Kazakhstan

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ASTANA: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar called on President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Presidential Palace “Akorda”, as part of SCO Foreign Ministers’ audience.

The deputy prime minister conveyed sincere greetings and warm wishes from the president and the prime minister of Pakistan to the Kazakh president and reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong desire to further expand cooperation with Kazakhstan in all spheres.

The deputy prime minister appreciated the role of the leadership of both countries in strengthening the mutually beneficial multifaceted ties and cooperation in multilateral forums.

He highly appreciated Kazakhstan’s Presidency of SCO and reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support to the success of the Kazakh Summit to be held in July in Astana.

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Ishaq Dar, Amir Maqam’s visit to Kyrgyzstan postponed

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Ishaq Dar, Amir Maqam's visit to Kyrgyzstan postponed

ISLAMABAD: The visit of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Federal Minister Amir Maqam to Kyrgyzstan has been unexpectedly postponed. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had instructed them to travel to Bishkek immediately to assess the situation following the violence against Pakistani students in the Kyrgyz capital and to oversee the measures for … Read more

MOFA Crises Unit activated to assist Pakistani nationals in Kyrgyzstan

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ISLAMABAD: At the instruction of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) activated its Crisis Management Unit for the facilitation and assistance of the Pakistani nationals in the Kyrgyz Republic and their families.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Hassan Ali Zaigham strongly raised the concerns with Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister Imangaziev Almaz of the Pakistani nationals, particularly the large number of affected Pakistani students and their families, about previous night’s violence in Bishkek. He urged the Kyrgyz Government to prioritize the safeguarding of Pakistani nationals.

At the instructions of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s ambassador met the Kyrgyz deputy foreign minister in connection with the incidents of violence in Bishkek, Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.

The Kyrgyz deputy foreign minister informed that their authorities had controlled the situation which was now back to normal.

On other hand, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi has expressed concern over the harassment of Pakistani students in Bishkek and called for steps to protect them.

He expressed concern over violence against Pakistani students and urged Pakistani embassy in Kyrgyzstan to provide needed help and assistance to Pakistani in Bishkek.

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Pakistan, China agreed to sustain growing momentum of bilateral ties

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Terrorist acts will not impact Pakistan-China friendship

BEIJING:.Pakistan and China agreed to sustain the growing momentum of bilateral relations in all areas of cooperation and to further deepen the iron-clad friendship.

The bilateral ties were discussed in a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chinese Executive Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang here, senior officials from both sides were present in the meeting.

Deputy prime minister and foreign minister, who is on a four-day visit to China, expressed condolences and outrage on the Shangla attack on March 26, 2024, assured zero tolerance for perpetrators and lauded the services of the fallen Chinese workers.

The two leaders held an in-depth discussion on the various aspects of bilateral relations including China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (Phase-II), trade, economic cooperation and investment. Connectivity through Khunjerab border crossing and a simplified visa regime were also discussed.

Ishaq Dar noted the progress made by CPEC in energy and infrastructure and expressed confidence in the positive dividends under Phase-II in the fields of industry, agriculture and mineral development.

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Pakistan, China reiterate resolve to accelerate work on CPEC projects  

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BEIJING: Pakistan and China expressed joint determination to accelerate progress on all projects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) including ML-I upgradation, Gwadar Port and realignment of Karakorum Highway.

The bilateral ties and cooperation were discussed in a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Liu Jianchao here.

The deputy prime minister is on a four-day visit to China mainly to co-chair the Fifth Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

In the meeting, the two leaders also reaffirmed the importance of the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between Pakistan and China and to further reinforce mutually beneficial collaboration.

They discussed the longstanding cooperation and exchanges between the political parties of Pakistan and the Communist Party of China. Senator Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm support to China on its core issues while Minister Liu expressed China’s support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and high-quality socioeconomic development.

The deputy prime minister and foreign minister expressed condolences and shock over Chinese casualties in the heinous Shangla attack, and reiterated Pakistan’s firm resolve to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and to bring perpetrators of the Shangla attack to justice.

He underlined the measures taken by Pakistan to ensure enhanced security of Chinese projects, personnel and institutions in Pakistan.

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Dar will leave for China tomorrow

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Dar will leave for China tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar will leave for China tomorrow to co-chair the 5th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. The two sides will comprehensively review Pakistan-China bilateral relations including economic and trade cooperation; high-level exchanges and visits; up-gradation of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor … Read more

Pakistan offers condolences to Afghanistan following devastating flood

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and property caused by heavy rains and flash floods in Afghanistan.

The government and the people of Pakistan express their heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of life and widespread damage to property caused by heavy rains and flash floods in several provinces of Afghanistan.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, injured and the communities affected by this natural calamity and we pray for the early recovery of those missing.” It said Pakistan stood in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan during this difficult time.

On the other hand, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and property in Afghanistan due to heavy rains and flash floods.

“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains and flash floods in several provinces of Afghanistan,” Ishaq Dar wrote on his X timeline.

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PM expresses govt desire to attract investment from UK

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan’s desire to attract investment from the UK and other countries on Saturday, highlighting the country’s vast potential in diverse areas including agriculture, food security, information technology, tourism, and mining.

He was talking to British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, who called on him at the PM House.

The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief Economist and Director of the Economic and Evaluation Directorate, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, London, Professor Adnan Khan.

The prime minister said, “Pakistan and the United Kingdom enjoy long-standing relations that are further strengthening with the passage of time.”

He also emphasized the government’s commitment to improving governance structures and introducing institutional reforms.

He learned that the government was taking measures at the micro and macroeconomic levels to recover the country’s economy.

Moreover, he said the digitization process of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) was in a final stage.

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Pakistan desired to enhance its ties with Uzbekistan: PM

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reiterated that Pakistan was committed to working with Uzbekistan to speed up and complete all bilateral trade and connectivity projects.

The prime minister, in a meeting with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov, who is currently on a two-day visit to Pakistan, reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to provide access to Uzbekistan to Pakistani Ports.

He also emphasized the importance of the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Project and Pakistan’s commitment to its early completion.

The two sides discussed enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan in trade and economy, security and defense, connectivity and people-to-people contacts.

The importance of peace and development in Afghanistan for regional connectivity was also discussed. Congratulating the prime minister on his re-election, the Uzbek foreign minister also conveyed the invitation of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for Prime Minister Shehbaz to undertake an official visit to Uzbekistan at his earliest convenience.

The prime minister expressed his gratitude to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and said that he was looking forward to meeting him.

On the other hand,  Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan desired to enhance its ties with Uzbekistan in multiple sectors including trade and commerce.

The bilateral relations were discussed in a meeting between Ishaq Dar and Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, who is here on a two-day official visit.

On his arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received the guest, which followed their one-on-one meeting.

The deputy prime minister said that Pakistan and Uzbekistan enjoyed strong and friendly relations.

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Pakistan backs Palestine’s admission as UN’s full member

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Pakistan backs Palestine's admission as UN’s full member

Pakistan has expressed deep concern over Israel’s ongoing brutal military onslaught against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. The concern was shown by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar while addressing the 15th OIC Summit Conference held in Gambia today. In the backdrop of the genocide of Palestinians … Read more

FM Ishaq Dar meets with Saudi counterpart on sidelines of 15th OIC meeting

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FM Ishaq Dar meets with Saudi counterpart on sidelines of 15th OIC meeting

Ishaq Dar met with Saudi FM during OIC eeting. Both officials deicussed long-standing relationship. Dar went to Gambia to attent 15th OIC meeting. While stressing on the importance of long-standing strategic and economic relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan … Read more

Pakistan calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire

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BANJUL (Gambia): As the foreign ministers of the OIC countries gathered ahead of the Islamic Summit here, Pakistan called for the declaration of an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, lifting of the inhuman siege and opening of a humanitarian corridor, besides urging the international community to hold Israel accountable for its war crimes in Gaza.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, in his address at the Preparatory Meeting of Foreign Ministers for the 15th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference and also called for an end to indiscriminate use of force and return of the displaced people.

Ishaq Dar, who arrived in the Gambian capital city of Banjul on Wednesday for the OIC Islamic Summit, also emphasised the UN Security Council’s role in implementing its resolution 2728 for cessation of hostilities, asking Israel to halt all settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories and relinquish all usurped Palestinian properties.

The theme of this year’s Summit is “Enhancing Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for Sustainable Development”. During the meeting, Pakistan was unanimously elected as the Vice-Chair of the Bureau of Foreign Ministers’ Preparatory Meeting for 15th Islamic Summit of the OIC.

Deputy Prime Minister congratulated the Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara, on assuming the Chairmanship of the Session and 15th Islamic Summit and appreciated the role of the outgoing chair, the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Dar expressed Pakistan’s deep concern about the ongoing genocide and starvation of Gaza people and called for the reactivation of OIC’s Ministerial Committee on Israeli aggression against the Palestinians, offering Pakistan’s assistance to the body.

The deputy prime minister and foreign minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for the inalienable right to self-determination of the Palestinian people and stated that the only permanent solution to the current crisis lies in the creation of a secure, viable, contiguous, and sovereign state of Palestine based on the pre-June 1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

He strongly condemned the oppressive actions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) including extrajudicial killings and media blackouts.

He pledged Pakistan’s unwavering diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination as mandated by relevant UN Security Council Resolutions.

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Ishaq Dar’s appointment as deputy PM challenged  

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KARACHI: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s appointment as Deputy Prime Minister has been challenged in the Sindh High Court (SHC).

Tariq Mansoor Advocate filed a petition in the Sindh High Court in which he took the position that the law does not mention the post of Deputy Prime Minister, therefore the appointment of Ishaq Dar is illegal.

The Federal Cabinet, Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Principal Secretary of the Presidency and others have been made parties in the petition

The petitioner pleaded with the court that the notification of appointment of Ishaq Dar should be declared null and void.

The court fixed the petition for hearing on Friday and Chief Justice Sindh High Court Aqeel Abbasi will hear it with a 2-member bench.

Earlier, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was given the additional charge of deputy prime minister, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division.

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Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaches Gambia to attend OIC summit

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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that he had arrived in The Gambia to represent Pakistan at 15th Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit being held in Banjul on 4-5 May.

On his X account, the deputy prime minister/foreign minister said that earlier, he had participated with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh.

He was received by the Gambian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Nani Juwara, Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Ambassador Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and Ambassador of Pakistan to Senegal accredited to the Gambia Saima Maymunah Sayed, a post on X said.

Ishaq Dar, in his post, further said that besides attending the Summit, he would also hold bilateral meetings with dignitaries from the member countries.

The Foreign Office Spokesperson in a press release said that at the Summit, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister would speak about Pakistan’s perspective on the ongoing genocide in Gaza, the right to self-determination of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, imperatives of solidarity and unity of the Ummah, rising Islamophobia, issues of climate change, terrorism and other contemporary global challenges.

He will underline the need to find collective solutions to challenges confronting the Muslim Ummah, it was further added.

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PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in KSA to attend WEF meeting

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RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday arrived in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to participate in a special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on ‘Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development’, being held from April 28-29.

Deputy Governor of the Riyadh region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Bin Abdul Aziz, Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia and embassy staff received the prime minister and his delegation at the Riyadh Royal airport.

The prime minister was invited to attend the WEF meeting by Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and WEF Founder and Executive Chairman Professor Klaus Schwab.

“The Prime Minister will be accompanied by a high level delegation including Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.

The Prime Minister and the Ministers will participate in WEF discussions on issues related to trade and investment measures, new investment frameworks, restructuring of supply chains, sustainable growth, and the energy landscape,” Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.

The high level participation in the Forum will afford an important opportunity to present Pakistan’s priorities specifically in global health architecture, inclusive growth, revitalizing regional collaboration and the need for striking a balance between promoting growth and energy consumption.

On the margins of the main event, the prime minister and his delegation will hold bilateral meetings with world leaders, including the Saudi leadership, heads of international organizations, and other prominent figures participating in the event.

About 1,000 leaders from business, government, and academia will participate in the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development.

The meeting, April 28–29, will focus on new pathways to reinvigorate growth globally amid the challenges posed by an increasingly fragmented geopolitical and economic environment.

It will revolve around three themes: revitalizing global collaboration; a compact for inclusive growth; and catalyzing action on energy for development, it was added.

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