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PAKISTAN, SAUDI ARABIA PUSH DIPLOMACY AS CHINA BACKS ISLAMABAD’S MEDIATION ON MIDDLE EAST CRISIS
PAKISTAN and Saudi Arabia on Saturday reaffirmed their close and brotherly ties and stressed the importance of sustained diplomacy and constructive engagement to defuse escalating tensions in the Middle East, as China reiterated its firm support for...
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PM REAFFIRMS FULL FEDERAL BACKING FOR BALOCHISTAN'S DEVELOPMENT, VOWS EQUAL PROGRESS FOR ALL PROVINCES
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed the federal government's unwavering commitment to the development and prosperity of Balochistan, stressing that Pakistan could only move forward if all provinces progressed together on an equal...
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PAKISTAN AND SAUDI ARABIA PLEDGE CLOSE COORDINATION AFTER RED SEA TANKER ATTACKS
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday strongly condemned the recent Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea during a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, reaffirming...
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Trump vows massive strike on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain as Us-iran war widens across region
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened a massive new strike on Pickaxe Mountain, a heavily fortified underground site linked to Iran’s nuclear programme near the damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, as the Us-iran conflict expanded...
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PAKISTAN, CANADA FORGE ‘BROAD PARTNERSHIP’ WITH FOCUS ON TRADE, SECURITY AND INVESTMENT
FIELD MARSHAL ASIM MUNIR, ANITA ANAND REAFFIRM RESOLVE TO DEEPEN DEFENCE AND SECURITY COOPERATION CANADA and Pakistan on Monday agreed to inject fresh momentum into their bilateral relationship by expanding cooperation in trade, investment, security,...
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KHAMENEI SAYS US VIOLATED ISLAMABAD MOU AS IRAN, US EXCHANGE FRESH STRIKES
IRAN'S Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday accused the United States of repeatedly violating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), declaring that the alleged breaches demonstrated that US President Donald Trump's signature was...
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PM DECLARES SECURITY OF CHINESE NATIONALS ‘PARAMOUNT’ AS PAKISTAN, CHINA SIGN $440M HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT DEALS
PRIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday declared the security of Chinese nationals in Pakistan as his government's “paramount” priority, while Pakistan and China signed agreements worth nearly $440 million in the pharmaceutical and healthcare...
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EU CAUTIONS PAKISTAN TO ADDRESS RIGHTS CONCERNS OR RISK GSP+ TRADE BENEFITS AFTER 2027
THE European Union has cautioned that Pakistan must address persistent shortcomings in implementing its commitments under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) if it is to retain preferential access to the European market under a revised...
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IRAN ‘QUITS’ ISLAMABAD MOU, VOWS TO DEFEND 'EVERY INCH' AS HORMUZ CRISIS DEEPENS
ITEHRAN ACCUSES WASHINGTON OF DISMANTLING ISLAMABAD MEMORANDUM THROUGH REPEATED VIOLATIONS AND DECLARES AGREEMENT ‘NO LONGER BINDING’ RAN on Tuesday vowed to defend "every inch" of its territory and announced it was withdrawing from the Islamabad...
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Iran says talks with Pakistan, Qatar and Oman continue to avert US escalation
tHE United States and Iran exchanged some of their most intense military strikes since the April ceasefire on Monday, sharply escalating tensions across the Middle East and placing renewed pressure on diplomatic efforts to permanently end the conflict,...
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Oman, iran continue Hormuz navigation talks as regional diplomacy intensifies
Oman and Iran have agreed to continue technical and political talks on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz under international law, as diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions gathered pace amid reports that Muscat had proposed separate...
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PM URGES RESTRAINT IN CALLS WITH IRAN, QATAR LEADERS TO PRESERVE REGIONAL PEACE
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held separate telephone conversations with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to regional peace and urging all parties to...
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CIVIL, MILITARY LEADERSHIP TAKES 'MUTUAL AND SINGULAR DECISION' TO WIPE OUT TERRORISM: PM
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday declared that Pakistan's civil and military leadership had reached a "mutual and singular decision" to eradicate terrorism, vowing that the state would pursue militant networks with “full force until their...
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PM VOWS TO WIPE OUT TERRORISM, SAYS TERRORISTS’ DEFEAT ‘ONLY A MATTER OF TIME’
PRIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed the government's unwavering resolve to eradicate terrorism from the country, saying Pakistan's security forces and law enforcement agencies were carrying out relentless operations against...
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PUNJAB ORDERS POLICE TO TREAT ACCUSED IN FOREIGN WOMEN GANGRAPE, KIDNAPPING CASE ‘ON MERIT’: DIG
POLICE investigating the alleged abduction, gang rape and extortion of two foreign women in Lahore on Sunday said the prime suspect, reportedly linked to a senior government figure, was ordered to be treated "like any other criminal", while authorities...
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PAKISTAN, TÜRKIYE VOW TO ELEVATE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP, BOOST TRADE TO $5B
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday declared that Türkiye’s success was Pakistan’s success, reaffirming Islamabad’s resolve to further deepen its “unique partnership” with Ankara as he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged to expand...
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PM SHEHBAZ, FIELD MARSHAL ASIM MUNIR PAY FINAL TRIBUTE TO IRAN'S SUPREME LEADER IN TEHRAN
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Friday represented Pakistan at the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reaffirming Islamabad's unwavering...
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PM heads to Iran, türkiye as Pakistan Presses ahead with Us-iran Peace diplomacy
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a threeday visit to Iran and Türkiye from July 3 to July 5 as Pakistan intensifies diplomatic engagement with key regional and international stakeholders, as well as the principal interlocutors, to...
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PM TO HEAD NATIONAL POPULATION COUNCIL AS GOVT MOVES TO TACKLE POPULATION GROWTH
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday underscored the need to align population planning with national development and economic priorities, warning that rapid population growth was placing mounting pressure on the country's resources and hindering...
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PM rolls out roadmap to unlock agriculture's growth Potential
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the early formulation of a comprehensive National Agriculture Policy in consultation with the provinces and ordered the establishment of an Agriculture Apex Forum to oversee the implementation of reforms...
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IRAN WARNS HORMUZ ROUTE CHANGES WILL INFLAME TENSIONS AS TRUCE TEETERS
IRAN'S Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Sunday that any attempt to bypass the Strait of Hormuz routes agreed with the United States would "increase tensions" in the Middle East, as Tehran and Washington exchanged fresh attacks and traded...
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PM Shehbaz welcomes breakthrough in us-iran talks, Sees Path to final deal
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday welcomed the successful conclusion of the first High-level Committee meeting held under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, describing the outcome as a...
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1st round of us–iran quadripartite talks end as mediators push Implementation of mou
tHE first round of quadripartite talks between Iran and the United States, with Qatar and Pakistan acting as mediators, concluded on Sunday in the Swiss resort town of Bürgenstock, according to Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency, citing a source...
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FY27 budget aims at export-led growth, economic consolidation: Finmin aurangzeb
Pakistan’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 is designed to accelerate export-led growth and consolidate economic stabilisation achieved over the past two years, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday as he concluded a parliamentary...
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PM, SAUDI CROWN PRINCE AGREE TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC PACKAGE, DEEPEN STRATEGIC COOPERATION
SAUDI PRINCE CONGRATULATES PM, PRAISING UNTIRING EFFORTS OF CDF MUNIR OVER ISLAMABAD PEACE DEAL PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were ready to finalise and sign a comprehensive economic package under the patronage...
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PM Shehbaz ASSURES Iran of PAKISTAN'S CONTINUED SUPPORT as US-IRAN Peace PROCESS Moves Forward
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for Iran during the next phase of its negotiations with the United States, assuring Tehran that Islamabad would continue to stand by the Islamic Republic as a brotherly...
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Us-iran peace Memorandum Set for SIGNING In Switzerland on friday
amemorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran is scheduled to be formally signed on Friday at the Bürgenstock resort in central Switzerland, with Swiss authorities confirming preparations for the landmark event amid growing...
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TRUMP SAYS DEAL WITH IRAN 'ALL SIGNED', ADDING THAT STRAIT OF HORMUZ WILL BE 'COMPLETELY OPENED' ON FRIDAY
UNITED States President Donald Trump on Monday said that the peace deal with Iran was already signed and the Strait of Hormuz would be completely opened for all sea traffic on June 19. "I'm very happy to say ... the deal's all signed," he said while...
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PM Sees Us-iran deal within 24 hours AS tehran Urges Caution
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said the proposed “peace deal” between Iran and the United States was expected to be finalised within the next 24 hours, a day after he announced that a “final, agreedupon” text of the agreement had been...
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GOVT UNVEILS RS18.7TR BUDGET FOCUSED ON GROWTH AND RELIEF
Aloud, sustained ruckus surrounded Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb as he rose to deliver the federal budget on June 12, two hours after the stipulated time. Members of the Pakistan Peoples Party, the government’s uneasy coalition partner, refused...
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Govt mulls third tax tier on cigarettes in bid to curb illicit trade
The government is considering introducing a third tier of Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes, replacing the current two-tier tax structure, through the Finance Bill 2026 as part of efforts to address the growing share of illicit cigarettes in the...
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PM SHEHBAZ PUSHES MAJOR AGRICULTURAL EXPANSION AND ECONOMIC REFORM DRIVE
PRIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed provincial governments, particularly Balochistan, to prepare comprehensive plans aimed at significantly increasing cotton production, while emphasizing broader agricultural reforms and...
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PTI rejects Gilgit-baltistan election results, alleges 'widespread rigging'
Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf (PTI) on Monday rejected the tentative results of the Gilgit-baltistan Legislative Assembly elections, alleging widespread rigging and electoral manipulation, and called for a re-election in a constituency of Astore...
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NAQVI DELIVERS FIELD MARSHAL’S ‘SPECIAL LETTER’ AND PM’S MESSAGE TO IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER AMID MEDIATION PUSH
PAKISTAN’S Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and handed over a “written message” from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, according to Iranian...
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Naqvi ARRIVES in TEHRAN Amid high-level PAKISTAN-IRAN diplomatic outreach
iNTERIOR Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday arrived in Tehran as part of Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic outreach efforts, reportedly carrying what an informed source described as an “important message” from Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field...
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GOVT UNVEILS FIXED TAX REGIME FOR SMALL TRADERS, SHOPKEEPERS AHEAD OF BUDGET
THE government on Friday unveiled a new taxation initiative titled the “Fixed Tax Asaan Scheme” for small traders and shopkeepers with an annual turnover of up to Rs200 million, claiming the simplified regime has been finalised “in consultation with...
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PAKISTAN, US HAIL TIES AS ‘TRUE AND SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP’
CREDITS US ROLE IN KEY HISTORICAL MOMENTS INCLUDING AFGHANISTAN WAR AND TERROR ERA PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday underscored the “true and special relationship” between Pakistan and the United States, spanning nearly eight decades, and...
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PM SHEHBAZ PUSHES INDUSTRIAL GROWTH, FOREIGN INVESTMENT AS KEY TO ECONOMIC REVIVAL
PRIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized that the promotion of industry and skilled trades, along with enhanced foreign investment, is indispensable for the country’s economic progress, directing all ministries to ensure meaningful...
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EU welcomes Pakistan's mediation in Us-iran talks as Pm shehbaz, kallas Pledge stronger strategic Partnership
PRIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-european Union relations, while the EU strongly...
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Lt-gen ZAKRIA says MAY 2025 response reshaped south ASIA’S war calculus
Asenior Pakistan Army commander has said that Pakistan’s “resolute response” during the May 2025 conflict with India effectively “debunked the notion of space for war in South Asia,” adding that, despite the complexities of great power competition,...
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IRAN SAYS DEAL WITH US ‘NOT FINAL YET’ AS TENSIONS RISE OVER HORMUZ CONTROL AND MARITIME STRIKE
SAEED Ajorlou, a member of Iran’s negotiating team media committee, said on Saturday that Tehran has not yet approved the final draft of a proposed agreement with the United States and could withdraw from the deal if “the other side fails to uphold its...
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DAR meets rubio in Washington AS PAKISTAN PUSHES IRAN-US Peace efforts
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday held talks with US Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Marco Rubio in Washington, as Pakistan intensified diplomatic efforts aimed at facilitating a peace agreement between the...
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Hajj SERMON STRESSES UNITY, ACCOUNTABILITY BEFORE GOD AS PILGRIMS PERFORM RUKN-E-AZAM
IM A M of the Prophet’s Mosque, Sheikh Ali Al-hudhaifi, on Tuesday prayed for unity among Muslims and better conditions for them around the world while delivering the Hajj sermon at Masjid-i-namirah. Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat, as a...
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President XI, PM Shehbaz Pledge new era of China-pakistan Strategic Partnership as ties Mark 75 historic years
PRIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday agreed to carry forward the historic legacy of Pakistanchina friendship and transform the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations into a new phase of strategic,...
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FIELD MARSHAL MUNIR, QATARI TEAM in TEHRAN AS US-IRAN DEAL ‘PROSPECTS BRIGHTEN’
cHIEF of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday evening for high-level talks expected to focus on the Us-iran conflict and broader regional peace efforts, as Pakistan intensified its diplomatic...
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Pakistan-china friendship time-tested and unbreakable: Pm Shehbaz
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday described Pakistan-china ties as "timetested and unbreakable," saying the relationship between the two countries had evolved into a unique strategic partnership built on trust, sincerity and unwavering mutual...
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PM ORDERS SECURITY CORRIDOR FOR BALOCHISTAN MINERAL BELT, DEPLOYS FC IN RAKHSHAN DIVISION
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to deploy paramilitary troops as part of the establishment of a dedicated security corridor aimed at safeguarding mineral resources in Balochistan’s Rakhshan Division and ensuring the...
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RS1.51 TRILLION PSDP UNDER REVIEW AS PM SHEHBAZ RESHAPES DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES AHEAD OF BUDGET
WITH weeks remaining before the federal budget, the government has begun outlining the broad contours of its economic and development strategy for the coming fiscal year — one that attempts to balance Imf-driven fiscal restraint with the political...
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Us congressman praises pakistan’s role in Washington-tehran peace efforts
US Congressman Jack Bergman, co-chair of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, has praised Pakistan’s role in ongoing peace efforts between the United States and Iran, thanking Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army...
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PM REAFFIRMS ‘ALL-WEATHER-TIES,’ LAUDS CHINESE ROLE IN PAKISTAN’S DIGITAL ECONOMY
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s “historic and allweather” ties with China, expressing satisfaction over expanding business-to-business cooperation and welcoming the growing role of Chinese investment in Pakistan’s digital...
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PAKISTAN–UAE TIES STRONG AND BROTHERLY, BASED ON TRUST AND RESILIENCE: FO
THE Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday described Pakistan’s relations with the United Arab Emirates as strong, brotherly and firmly rooted in mutual trust, saying the long-standing bond remains unaffected by any external engagements the Gulf state may...
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CHINA REITERATES PAKISTAN’S MEDIATORY ROLE IN US-IRAN DIALOGUE
CHINESE Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday reiterated appreciation and support for Pakistan’s “constructive mediatory role” in the ongoing United States-iran tensions during a telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister...
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COALITION TALKS INTENSIFY AS 27TH CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT EMERGES AS KEY POLITICAL FLASHPOINT
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the presidency to discuss the ongoing political situation and matters pertaining to the upcoming finance bill and other legislative business likely to be tabled in the...
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PM HAILS ARMED FORCES’ ‘HISTORIC VICTORY’ IN MARKA-E-HAQ, DECLARES MAY 10 ‘NATIONAL DAY OF RESOLVE’
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday paid glowing tribute to the leadership of Pakistan’s armed forces, led by Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, for demonstrating “exemplary courage and valour” during...
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PAKISTAN CANNOT BE INTIMIDATED BY ANY AGGRESSOR, PM SHEHBAZ DECLARES ON MARKA-E-HAQ ANNIVERSARY
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Pakistan can neither be “intimidated nor subdued by any aggressor” as the nation marked the first anniversary of Marka-i-haq, commemorating last year’s military confrontation with India. The conflict,...
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KH ASIF OPTIMISTIC ON US-IRAN DEAL, SAYS PEACE WILL SECURE PAKISTAN'S BORDERS
DEFENCE Minister Khwaja Asif on Friday expressed optimism over a possible agreement between the United States and Iran, saying Pakistan would emerge as one of the biggest beneficiaries of any peace settlement, particularly through enhanced border...
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PAKISTAN VOICES HOPE FOR EARLY RESOLUTION OF US, IRAN CONFLICT AS STRAIT OF HORMUZ TENSIONS SURGE
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed hope that Pakistan’s efforts to mediate an end to the Us-iran conflict would succeed at the earliest, calling it a necessity for regional and global stability. His remarks came...
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DAR STEPS UP DIPLOMACY, ENGAGES IRAN, NORWAY AMID REGIONAL TENSIONS
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday led a series of highlevel diplomatic and policy engagements, underscoring Pakistan’s proactive role in regional peace efforts while ensuring domestic energy stability amid global...
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IRAN SAYS US RESPONSE TO 14-POINT PROPOSAL RECEIVED THROUGH PAKISTAN, UNDER REVIEW
IRAN said on Sunday that the United States had responded to its 14-point proposal via Pakistan and that it was reviewing the response, state media reported. "At this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations," an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson...
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PAKISTAN BACKS DIPLOMACY AS FEARS OF RENEWED MIDDLE EAST WAR GROW
PAKISTAN’S Deputy Prime Minister/foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to promoting diplomacy and constructive engagement to achieve peace in the region, amid a continued deadlock between the United States and Iran...
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TRUMP ‘NOT SATISFIED’ WITH LATEST IRANIAN PROPOSALS
UNITED States President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was "not satisfied" with Iran's latest proposal in negotiations to end the war between the countries. "They want to make a deal, I'm not satisfied with it, so we'll see what happens," Trump...
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PAKISTAN INTENSIFIES DIPLOMATIC OUTREACH, DEEPENS GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT ON PEACE AND TRADE
PM LUXON LAUDS PAKISTAN’S OUTREACH TO WASHINGTON AND TEHRAN, WITH TWO LEADERS AGREE TO STRENGTHEN PAKISTAN–NEW ZEALAND BILATERAL RELATIONS PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of New Zealand,...
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PM PUSHES GEMSTONE EXPORT DRIVE, ORDERS PROBE INTO SNGPL 'TENDER IRREGULARITIES'
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday underscored Pakistan’s vast potential in the gemstone sector, directing authorities to accelerate efforts to align mining and processing with international standards and boost exports. Chairing a high-level...
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TRUMP CANCELS US ENVOYS' VISIT AFTER IRANIAN DELEGATION LEAVES ISLAMABAD
US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned visit to Pakistan by envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for peace talks with Iran following the departure of the Iranian delegation from Islamabad on Saturday. The Iranian delegation, led by Foreign...
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ARAGHCHI LEADS IRANIAN DELEGATION TO ISLAMABAD AS US CONFIRMS DELEGATION VISIT TO PAKISTAN
IRANIAN delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad Friday night as White House also announced that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s adviser Jared Kushner would be leaving for Pakistan on Saturday, amid...
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TRUMP ESCALATES IRAN RHETORIC AS STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS DEEPENS, MARITIME TENSIONS SURGE
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SAYS IRAN DEAL ONLY POSSIBLE ON US TERMS, WARNS ‘CLOCK IS TICKING’ US President Donald Trump on Thursday said any agreement with Iran would only be reached when it is “appropriate and good” for the United States, insisting that...
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TRUMP HINTS AT CEASEFIRE EXTENSION AS PAKISTAN MOVES TO SALVAGE ‘ISLAMABAD TALKS 2.0’
‘US PRESIDENT SAYS HE EXTENDED CEASEFIRE, ORDERS MILITARY TO MAINTAIN BLOCKADE POSTURE, FOLLOWING HIS WARNING ‘TO GO BACK’ TO WAR IF NO DEAL MADE BY WEDNESDAY DEADLINE US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would extend the ceasefire with Iran...
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TRUMP TOUTS ‘BETTER THAN OBAMA’ IRAN DEAL AS ISLAMABAD TALKS FACE UNCERTAINTY
UNITED States President Donald Trump said on Monday that the new deal in the pipeline with Iran would be "far better" than the nuclear deal realised by former president Barack Obama and would "guarantee peace, security and safety" for everyone, adding...
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IN 45-MIN CALL WITH PEZESHKIAN, PM REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO REGIONAL PEACE
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday held a “warm and cordial” telephone conversation, during which the two leaders exchanged detailed views on the evolving regional situation, with the premier reaffirming...
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PAKISTAN DRIVES US-IRAN DIPLOMACY AS HORMUZ TENSIONS SURGE, NUCLEAR DISPUTE CLOUDS DEAL
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif concluded his three-nation diplomatic tour on Saturday, holding extensive discussions on strengthening ties with brotherly countries, Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace, and the evolving global situation,...
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STRAIT OF HORMUZ REOPENS FOR COMMERCIAL SHIPPING AMID US-IRAN BREAKTHROUGH
THE Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for all commercial shipping for the remaining period of a Us-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, describing the move as part of...
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PM SHEHBAZ, QATARI EMIR PUSH FOR URGENT DE-ESCALATION AS PAKISTAN DEEPENS ROLE IN GULF STABILITY EFFORTS
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with Qatar and called for immediate de-escalation and sustained diplomatic engagement in the Middle East during a high-level meeting with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al...
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US–IRAN SET FOR POSSIBLE ‘SECOND ROUND’ OF ISLAMABAD TALKS THIS WEEK: SOURCES
NEGOTIATING teams from the US and Iran could return to Islamabad later this week, five sources said on Tuesday, days after the highest-level talks between the two countries in decades ended without a breakthrough. Pakistan hosted direct Iran-us talks...
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PAKISTAN CREDITS DIPLOMACY FOR US-IRAN CEASEFIRE, VOWS CONTINUED MEDIATION EFFORTS
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed satisfaction over progress in negotiations between the United States and Iran, saying Pakistan would continue to play an active role in resolving the conflict through diplomacy. Addressing a federal...
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PAKISTAN URGES CONTINUED CEASEFIRE AS US–IRAN TALKS END WITHOUT AGREEMENT AFTER 21 HOURS
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday urged the United States and Iran to remain committed to the ceasefire, following the conclusion of historic face-to-face talks in Islamabad that ended without an agreement after 21 hours of...
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