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Dar telephones Azerbaijani FM

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to remain in close contact and coordinate on all matters of mutual...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

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US thanks Pakistan for its support to ‘peace plan’

ISLAMABAD: The United States on Friday thanked Pakistan for supporting President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan and...

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 09:49am

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Benazir inherited her dad’s political fortune after quite a while…’

“Islam says start from within.” “Start what?” “Well charity must begin from the home.” “Right that is not unique to...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

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Dar signs ‘UNODC Country Programme for Pakistan’

ISLAMABAD: At the United Nations Office in Vienna at UN, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq...

Published 18 Feb, 2026 05:55am

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Dar heads to US for UNSC meeting on Palestine situation: FO

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit New York on 18th...

Published 18 Feb, 2026 05:55am

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Killing two birds with one stroke’

“Will the real Foreign Minister step forward?” “That’s a reference to the US television show To Tell the Truth,...

Published 18 Feb, 2026 05:55am

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Dar for strengthening UN to meet realities of multi-polar world

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday called for...

Published 18 Feb, 2026 05:55am

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PM reaffirms commitment to peaceful nuclear cooperation

VIENNA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for IAEA’s role in the promotion of...

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 09:11am

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FM Dar departs for New York to attend UNSC briefing on Palestine

The Foreign Office says Dar will reaffirm Pakistan’s principled and consistent stance on the Palestinian issue

Updated 17 Feb, 2026 07:04pm

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: All roads in the Blue Area are shut

“So if I give you two hats then how will you decide which one to wear when?” “I don’t favour hats – umbrellas or...

Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:03am

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Austrian cos urged to invest in various sectors

VIENNA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday underscored Pakistan’s commitment to boosting bilateral economic...

Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:03am

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PM arrives in Vienna

VIENNA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday arrived here on a two-day visit to Austria at the invitation...

Published 16 Feb, 2026 04:22am

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Dar, Egyptian FM discuss regional, other matters

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday spoke with Foreign...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

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Dar holds meeting with top US diplomat ahead of PM’s Washington visit

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held crucial talks with top US...

Updated 14 Feb, 2026 02:43pm

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UAE agrees to rollover $2bn loan for two months: report

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to roll over $2 billion deposits for two months, reported The News....

Published 13 Feb, 2026 10:05am

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PM to attend ‘Board of Peace’ meeting: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday confirmed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the upcoming ...

Published 13 Feb, 2026 06:11am

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Govt mulling imposing cess on fertilizer companies

A committee constituted to discuss and consider different options

Updated 13 Feb, 2026 12:11pm

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SOEs privatisation plan: Dar reviews progress

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting to review progress on the...

Updated 13 Feb, 2026 09:18am

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Pakistan asks India to fully comply with Indus Waters Treaty

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday asked India to fully comply with the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), reiterating that...

Updated 13 Feb, 2026 09:21am

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Europe, Africa and Asia: Dar unveils new diplomatic appointments

ISLAMABAD: In a bold move to reshape Pakistan’s global footprint, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq...

Published 13 Feb, 2026 05:47am

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Dar telephones Fidan

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with...

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 07:31am

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E-PAC-UMAA team meets Dar

ISLAMABAD: A joint delegation of the Economic Pakistan American Council (E-PAC) and the United Muslim American...

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 06:05am

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PM Shehbaz orders review appeal against Nepra’s solar consumer ruling

ISLAMABAD: In a decisive move to address concerns over new regulations affecting solar energy users, Prime Minister...

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:10am

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PM Shehbaz orders review of NEPRA’s new power regulations

Premier directs Power Division to formulate a comprehensive strategy

Updated 11 Feb, 2026 05:25pm

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Concessions under GSP Plus scheme: EU for enacting law banning capital punishment

ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) is not satisfied with Pakistan’s undeclared moratorium on the death penalty and...

Updated 11 Feb, 2026 05:33am

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Pakistan, Indonesia to convert PTA into CEPA next year

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia on Tuesday agreed to expedite efforts to transform their existing Preferential...

Updated 11 Feb, 2026 09:07am

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Trump’s Board of Peace: PM may attend inaugural meeting on 19th

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is likely to attend the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump’s...

Published 11 Feb, 2026 04:48am

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Dar says committed to meeting GSP Plus obligations

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment...

Published 10 Feb, 2026 05:50am

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China condemns Islamabad attack, pledges support

ISLAMABAD: China has condemned the suicide attack at Khadijat-ul-Kubra Imambargah during Friday prayers, expressing...

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 09:05am

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Pakistan, US to hold high-level talks

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States are reportedly holding high-level bilateral talks early this week on a...

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 09:04am