UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan joined China and Russia in circulating a draft resolution at the UN Security Council demanding an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians and a return to diplomacy following US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The strikes, which targeted Iran’s Fordow — where uranium is enriched to 60 per cent — and two other facilities have been described …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday condemned the United States for launching strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling the move a violation of international law and warning it could further destabilise the region. The US attacks come on the 10th day of the Israel-Iran war sparked by Israel’s wave of strikes in Iran on June 13th, escalating fears of broader regional escalation. …
ISTANBUL: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasised the urgent need for unity among Muslim nations to confront growing challenges facing the Ummah. Addressing the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, the deputy prime minister strongly condemned Israel’s recent attacks on Iran, calling them a blatant violation of the United …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed “complete solidarity” with Iran amid heavy exchanges of missiles and airstrikes between Tehran and arch-foe Israel, while former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that Pakistan cannot afford the conflict in Iran turning into Iraq 2.0 or World War III. There were reports of new Israeli strikes in Iran earlier today as Tel …
NEW YORK: A high-powered team led by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday met the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) officials to brief them on Pakistan’s stance in the wake of the recent conflict with India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. The high-level team — consisting of three former foreign ministers, two former foreign secretaries, two former ambassadors to the …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has sent two high-level delegations abroad to present its stance on recent tensions with India, the Foreign Office said on Monday. A senior delegation comprising three former foreign ministers, ex-diplomats, senators, and a serving minister arrived in New York to begin a diplomatic campaign across key capitals including Washington DC, London, and Brussels. Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday landed in Tajikistan as he continues his four-nation tour of friendly countries. Earlier this week, the PM and his delegation, including Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir, visited Turkiye, Iran and Azerbaijan, expressing gratitude for their support during a recent military escalation with India. Yesterday, the PM took part in …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday joined Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in a firm call to “reject conflict” and prioritise peace, as the three nations held a high-level trilateral summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan. The meeting marked a symbolic display of unity among historically allied nations, with Pakistan, Turkiye, and Azerbaijan reaffirming mutual support …
On April 30, China’s State Council Information Office issued a white paper titled “Covid-19 Prevention, Control and Origins Tracing: China’s Actions and Stance.” The document provides a comprehensive account of China’s contributions to virus origins tracing and global cooperation in fighting COVID-19, supported by detailed data and scientific evidence. It also demonstrates China’s consistent position as a responsible major country …
Washington’s pursuit of unilateralism and protectionism – wielding tariffs as blunt instruments and provoking trade frictions – is taking a mounting toll on the global economy. In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded global growth forecasts for this year and next, citing U.S. tariff hikes as a key factor of the downturn. Under the …