Islamabad, March 30 Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed that all possible measures be taken to ease the burden of rising prices on ordinary citizens amid the energy crisis caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The President made the remarks while chairing an expanded...
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Islamabad, March 30 Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has been diagnosed with a "minor fracture" in his shoulder after slipping and falling during the reception ceremony for his Egyptian counterpart, his son has said.The incident occurred on Sunday, during the...
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Islamabad, March 29 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged support to Saudi Arabia on Sunday and commended the Kingdom for its "remarkable restraint" during the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Sharif was speaking to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who called on the...
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New Delhi, March 29 The Congress on Sunday alleged that Pakistan becoming a "broker" is a reflection of the "colossal failure" of the Modi government's foreign policy, diplomatic engagement, and narrative management following India's striking military success in Operation Sindoor.The...
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Islamabad, March 28 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian via phone on Saturday regarding the ongoing hostilities in West Asia and condemned the continued Israeli attacks on Tehran.“During their detailed conversation that lasted over...
Islamabad, March 28 Pakistan is set to host the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey for discussions on a wide range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia amid the war in Iran, the Foreign Office said on Saturday.At the invitation of Pakistan's...
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Islamabad, March 27 Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday and discussed the ongoing efforts for peace in West Asia.Deputy Prime Minister Dar said in a statement on X that he exchanged views with Wang, who is also a member of the Political...
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Islamabad, March 27 Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad Al Sabah of Kuwait called Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, offering support for Pakistan's efforts to mediate an end to the conflict in West Asia.According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the Prime...
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Kathmandu, March 27 Balendra Shah, a rapper turned politician, was sworn in as Nepal's democratically elected prime minister on Friday, just six months after the K P Sharma Oli-led government was ousted in a Gen-Z protest that shook the nation.The 35-year-old leader of the Rastriya Swatantra...
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New Delhi, March 27 Pakistan has unexpectedly emerged as a mediator in the escalating US-Iran conflict, leveraging its diplomatic ties, according to reports, while its own ongoing war with Afghanistan remains unresolved despite several attempts at arbitration by other nations in the region...
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Islamabad, March 25 – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict in West Asia.Furthermore, Pakistan continued its diplomatic outreach by holding telephone conversations and...
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Islamabad, March 25 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the tense situation in West Asia.In a statement on X, Sharif reiterated Pakistan's strong condemnation of the recent...
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Islamabad, March 25 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the precarious situation in West Asia.The prime minister said in a statement on X that he spoke with the crown prince and...
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Washington, March 25 US President Donald Trump said Iran had agreed never to have a nuclear weapon and had offered a "significant concession" related to the Strait of Hormuz, even as he declared victory in the three-week war.Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump claimed...
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Islamabad/Lahore, March 24 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Islamabad was "ready and honored" to facilitate "meaningful and conclusive talks" between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict.The announcement came following media reports about behind-the-scenes...
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Islamabad, March 24 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Islamabad was "ready and willing" to facilitate "meaningful and conclusive talks" between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict.The announcement came after media reports about Pakistan, along with Egypt and...
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Islamabad, March 23 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday, in a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasized the urgent need for collective efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia.The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement that Sharif...
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Beijing, March 23 Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Pakistan on Monday for "safeguarding" its sovereignty and territorial integrity, saying that Beijing is "sincerely pleased" with Islamabad's social development achievements.Xi made the remarks in a message to his counterpart Asif Ali...
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Islamabad, March 20 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held telephone conversations with the leaders of Malaysia, Egypt, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, among others, on Friday, discussing the situation in West Asia.Sharif's calls to these leaders came a day after he had similar conversations...
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Islamabad, March 20 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held telephonic conversations with leaders of Malaysia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, among others, on Friday, discussing the situation in West Asia.Sharif's calls to these leaders came a day after he had similar conversations with...
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