Politics

Pakistan's National Assembly adopts resolution hailing US-Iran MoU, Islamabad's role

Unanimously passed resolution praises the Shehbaz Sharif government and military leadership for facilitating the US-Iran peace framework; Describes Pakistan as a trusted neutral mediator for regional stability

June 19, 2026

PM Sharif hails peaceful Gilgit-Baltistan elections, congratulates PPP and successful candidates

Congratulates the people of Gilgit-Baltistan on peaceful and transparent elections, praises democratic participation, felicitate PPP and successful candidates, and commends election authorities and security agencies.

June 8, 2026

PM, President discuss evolving regional situation

Leaders pay tribute to the martyrs of Marka-e-Haq, discuss the national and broader regional situation.

May 11, 2026

FILE: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar (Photo: X/@ForeignOfficePk)

Pakistan's response to Indian aggression 'lawful and restrained', says FM on Marka-e-Haq anniversary

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar pays tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces and citizens, saying the country had responded to 'imposed aggression' with restraint and principle under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

May 7, 2026

Karachi Port channel dredging to bolster Pakistan's maritime infrastructure

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says that the project will drive higher trade volumes, slash shipping costs, streamline logistics, and fuel national economic growth.

March 18, 2026

Pakistan National Day Parade (Radio Pakistan)

Pakistan diplomatic missions to observe national day with simplicity

In a message shared on X, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that in light of the prime minister’s announced austerity measures, and as a mark of solidarity with the countries and peoples of the Middle East and the wider region affected by the ongoing conflict and the tragic loss of innocent lives, Pakistan Day receptions at its diplomatic missions abroad will not be held this year.

March 12, 2026

Pakistani soldiers patrol near the Pakistan–Afghanistan border crossing in Chaman on February 27, 2026, following overnight cross-border fighting between the two countries. (Photo: AFP)

UAE calls for de-escalation amid renewed Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions

The ministry stresses the importance of reason and diplomacy in resolving disputes, reaffirming the UAE’s support for initiatives aimed at strengthening security, stability and development for both nations.

February 28, 2026

Security personnel stand guard outside a mosque following an explosion in Islamabad on February 6, 2026. (AFP)

Why Pakistan struck Afghanistan

Retaliatory Pakistani airstrikes killed 133 Taliban fighters after Afghan forces launched a large border assault, marking the sharpest escalation in weeks of bombings, terrorist attacks and mounting tensions along the Afghanistan frontier.

February 27, 2026

Imran Khan vitals stable, discharged after eye procedure: PIMS executive director

PIMS Executive Director Sikander says Khan remained “vitally stable before, during and after the procedure, and was discharged along with instructions for care, follow up advice, and the documents.”

February 23, 2026