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Trump’s Gaza peace plan differs from Pakistan’s stance; says Dar

Trump

ISLAMABAD:  Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that the 20-point Gaza peace plan announced by U.S. President Donald Trump does not fully reflect the proposals presented by Muslim countries. Addressing the National Assembly, Dar highlighted the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, stating that “people are dying of hunger, and the UN, European … Read more

Gaza Peace draft changes trigger caution in Islamabad

Gaza Peace

ISLAMABAD:  A day after US President Donald Trump unveiled his ambitious 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza, Islamabad has voiced strong reservations, signalling that the proposal in its current form will not be acceptable without key changes sought by a coalition of Muslim nations. Addressing a press conference, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime … Read more

Pakistan demands accountability for Israel’s crimes in Gaza

Pakistan

New York: Pakistan has once again reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity and support for the Palestinian people, calling for Israel to be brought to justice for its actions. Addressing a United Nations Security Council session on the situation in the Middle East and the Palestinian question, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar highlighted Israel’s war crimes and … Read more

Pakistan welcomes recognition of Palestinian state

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has welcomed recent announcements by France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries recognizing the State of Palestine. In a post on X, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar termed the development a victory for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and urged other nations to recognize Palestine in line with international law. … Read more

Dar hints other states may follow suit after Pak-Saudi defence deal

Dar

LONDON: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hinted that some countries were showing interest in building strategic defence agreements with Pakistan, following the country’s landmark pact with Saudi Arabia. “It is premature to say something, but after this development, other countries have also expressed a desire for similar arrangements,” he said. “But such … Read more

Ishaq Dar: More Arab nations want to join Pakistan-Saudi agreement

Ishaq Dar: More Arab nations want to join Pakistan-Saudi agreement

Ishaq Dar has said that several other Arab countries want to become part of the recent agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Speaking to reporters after arriving in London, the foreign minister said it is too early to confirm anything, but interest from other Arab nations is clear. Dar explained that the Pakistan-Saudi agreement was … Read more

Israel is a constant threat to global peace, must be held accountable for war crimes, says Ishaq Dar

Israel is a constant threat to global peace, must be held accountable for war crimes, says Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said that Israel poses a constant threat to global peace and must be held accountable for its war crimes. He stated that Israel’s aggression against Qatar is a serious threat to regional stability and reflects its reckless mindset. He made these remarks while addressing the ministerial preparatory meeting of the … Read more

PIA to restart UK flights from September 2025, Confirms Ishaq Dar

PIA to restart UK flights from September 2025, Confirms Ishaq Dar

Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Friday that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will restart its flight operations to the United Kingdom from September 2025. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Dar said that direct flights from Pakistan to Manchester will begin in September, with three to four flights per week. … Read more

Pakistan, Bangladesh leaders discuss strengthening bilateral ties

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar paid an official visit to Bangladesh at the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. On the invitation of the government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the Deputy Prime Minister paid visit to Dhaka on 23-24 August 2025. This was … Read more

Pakistan, Bangladesh should forget 1971 differences and move forward, says Ishaq Dar

Pakistan, Bangladesh should forget 1971 differences and move forward, says Ishaq Dar

DHAKA: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan and Bangladesh should put aside the disputes of 1971 and focus on building a better future together. Speaking during his visit to Bangladesh, Dar told reporters that the 1971 issue was settled long ago. He explained that the matter was first resolved in 1974, and the documents … Read more

Pakistan seeks closer trade links with Bangladesh during FM Dar’s visit

Pakistan seeks closer trade links with Bangladesh during FM Dar's visit

Dhaka: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar had a breakfast meeting with Bangladesh Adviser for Commerce Sk. Bashir Uddin, that aimed at enhancing bilateral economic ties between two countries.

Minister of Commerce Jam Khamal Khan also joined the meeting. The Adviser Commerce was accompanied by
Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Chairman, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority.

Prominent participants included the Governor of Bangladesh Bank, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, Chairman of the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority, and the Acting Vice Chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau.

Also present were the Secretaries of Commerce and Civil Aviation, as well as the Chairman of the National Board of Revenue of Bangladesh.

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Pakistan stresses stronger ties with Bangladesh: says Ishaq Dar

Pakistan stresses stronger ties with Bangladesh: says Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan desires a relationship with Bangladesh that unites both nations. He expressed readiness to work not only with Bangladesh but with all South Asian countries to promote development, peace, and stability in the region. Speaking at a reception hosted by the Pakistani High Commission … Read more

DMP Ishaq Dar arrives in Bangladesh for two-day official visit

DMP Ishaq Dar arrives in Bangladesh for two-day official visit

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in Bangladesh for a two-day official visit. At Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, he was welcomed by Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Ambassador Asad Alam Siam, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider, Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan Muhammad Iqbal Khan, and other senior officials. … Read more

Dar departs for Bangladesh on official visit

Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has departed for a two-day official visit to Bangladesh. The visit is taking place at the invitation of the Government of Bangladesh. During his stay in Dhaka, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister will hold important meetings with the Bangladeshi leadership. Deputy Prime … Read more

Chinese FM concludes three-day official visit to Islamabad

Chinese FM

ISLAMABAD: Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China and Foreign Minister Wang Yi departed here on Friday after completing his three-day official visit to Pakistan. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar saw off Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Beijing and his Chinese counterpart also present, as … Read more

Pakistan aims to strengthen ties with US, UK: Dar

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar said Pakistan was seeking to improve its relations with the United Kingdom and the United States and will enhance trade ties with these countries. In an interview with state broadcaster Pakistan Television, he said during his meeting with UK’s Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, they … Read more

16,000 Pakistanis imprisoned abroad

Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has disclosed the number of Pakistanis imprisoned overseas, presenting the details in the National Assembly. In a written reply to a question from MNA Shehla Raza, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar revealed that 15,953 Pakistanis are currently jailed in countries across the Middle East and Southeast Asia. According to the reply, despite … Read more

Time to turn Pakistan-Iran brotherhood into Economic partnership, says Ishaq Dar

Time to turn Pakistan-Iran brotherhood into Economic partnership, says Ishaq Dar

Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have finalized three significant trade agreements, marking a new chapter in economic cooperation between the two neighboring countries. Vice Prime Minister Ishaq Dar shared this development during his address at the Pakistan-Iran Business Forum held in Islamabad. New Avenues Opening for Bilateral Trade: Dar emphasized that new avenues are opening up … Read more

Pakistan is ready to hold talks with India anywhere in world, Dar

We are ready to hold talks with India anywhere in the world," Dar

New York: Pakistan is ready to negotiate with India at any corner of the world. There is no possibility for peace without resolution of Kashmir in the region. While holding a news conference at the Pakistan Mission in New York, Dar said that Pakistan is ready to hold talks with India at any location in … Read more

Pakistan’s Diplomatic Push on Palestine: Ishaq Dar holds key talks at UN Conference in New York

Pakistan’s Diplomatic Push on Palestine: Ishaq Dar holds key talks at UN Conference in New York

Pakistan is actively participating in the ongoing high-level United Nations conference on Palestine, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar leading the country’s delegation in New York. The three-day conference, taking place from July 28 to 30, is focused on finding a peaceful resolution to the Palestine issue through the implementation of the … Read more

Ishaq Dar Praises APPAC, Highlights Economic and Foreign Policy Achievements

Pakistan stresses stronger ties with Bangladesh: says Ishaq Dar

Pakistani Americans are playing the role of a bridge between the United States and Pakistan. Ishaq Dar appreciated the continuous efforts of the American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee (APPAC) in the development of American-origin Pakistanis. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, he made these remarks during a meeting with the American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee … Read more

Ishaq Dar says remarks about Dr Aafia Siddiqui ‘taken out of context’

Pakistan stresses stronger ties with Bangladesh: says Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar issued a clarification on his X (formerly Twitter) account, stating that his recent comments regarding Dr. Aafia Siddiqui were taken out of context. He clarified that he mentioned Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s case while responding to a question about the PTI founder’s legal matters, and it wasn’t a separate or direct … Read more

Dar highlights Pakistan’s investment potential in meeting with global experts

Dar

NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar met with leading investment, banking and IT professionals here, wherein he highlighted Pakistan’s potential in fintech, infrastructure, sustainable finance, digitization and tokenization of assets, and digital banking. The deputy prime minister, who is in New York on an eight-day visit to US, pointed to … Read more

Ishaq Dar claims attacks on aid convoys were pre-planned, Calls for Justice for Palestinian

Pakistan stresses stronger ties with Bangladesh: says Ishaq Dar

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly condemned Israel’s attacks on humanitarian aid convoys in Gaza during his presidential address at the United Nations Security Council’s quarterly debate in New York. Chairing the debate on the “Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question,” Dar called the strikes on hospitals, schools, … Read more

Pakistan slams India’s suspension of Indus Waters Treaty at UN

Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has strongly objected to India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that the move endangers the water security of more than 240 million Pakistanis. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar labelled the Indian decision as “illegal” and urged the United Nations to intervene to ensure peaceful resolution of … Read more

Ishaq Dar Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza, Highlights Kashmir Issue in UN Speech

Ishaq Dar Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza, Highlights Kashmir Issue in UN Speech

Ishaq Dar, the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan, addressed the United Nations Security Council and demanded an immediate end to the blockade of Gaza. He also raised the issue of Kashmir during his speech, calling for its resolution in line with UN resolutions. In his address, he strongly demanded an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in … Read more

Dar raises concerns over India’s actions and regional stability

Dar

ISLAMABAD:  Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM ) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with President of the United Nations General Assembly, Philémon Yang in New York and exchanged views on a wide range of issues including the situation in the Middle East, developments in Iran, Afghanistan and the wider region. They also discussed other … Read more

Dar reaches US to attend high-level UNSC events

Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Monday arrived here on an official visit from July 21 to 28, 2025. On his arrival, Deputy Prime Minister Dar was received by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh. During … Read more