Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Putin expresses desire to boost Russia–Pakistan relations in call with PM Shehbaz

Putin expresses desire to boost Russia–Pakistan relations in call with PM Shehbaz

BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Russian President Vladimir Putin in a one-on-one meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Beijing. Both leaders agreed to work on strengthening bilateral ties. President Putin said Russia values its excellent relations with Pakistan and wants to deepen cooperation further. He also expressed sorrow … Read more

Dar chairs 11th meeting of steering committee on outsourcing of airports

Dar chairs 11th meeting of steering committee on outsourcing of airports

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired the 11th meeting of Steering Committee on outsourcing of airports here. The meeting was attended by Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, Tariq Bajwa (Special invitee), Secretary Aviation, Secretary Law, Secretary Board of Investment (BOI) and Country Director International Finance Cooperation (IFC). The … Read more

Dar will leave for China tomorrow

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 backs Palestine’s admission as UN’s full member

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

Dar calls for early resumption of PIA flights to Europe

Dar calls for early resumption of PIA flights to Europe

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar emphasized the significance of direct flights between Pakistan and European countries and stressed the need for an early resumption of PIA flights to Europe. He expressed the resolve while talking to EU Ambassador Riina Kionka, who called on him, in Islamabad today. They discussed the Pakistan-EU bilateral relationship and … Read more