Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
FM Dar, Saudi FM discuss ME evolving situation
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10: Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Tuesday, discussed evolving developments in the Middle East and the wider region. They also exchanged views on ongoing deliberations at the United Nations Security Council. “The DPM/FM shared Pakistan’s perspective, underscoring the importance of continued coordination and diplomatic engagement to support de-escalation and promote peace and stability across the region and beyond,” the Foreign Office Spokespersons said in a press release.
PM Shehbaz hopes new Iranian supreme leader will steer country towards peace
ISLAMABAD, MAR 10: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday congratulated Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on assuming the responsibilities of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressing hope that his leadership will guide the country towards peace, stability, dignity, and prosperity in the years ahead. In a letter to Mojtaba, the prime minister conveyed condolences to the Iranian leadership and people on the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, father of the new supreme leader, and other family members, the PM’s Office said in a statement. PM Shehbaz reiterated the deepestRead More
Dar, Wang Yi discuss regional tensions via phone
ISLAMABAD, MAR 10 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephonic conversation today with the Foreign Minister of China, H.E. Wang Yi. They exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and broader global developments. DPM/FM shared Pakistan’s perspective and underscored the urgent need to ease tensions in the Middle East and the wider region. Foreign Minister Wang Yi appreciated Pakistan’s constructive efforts aimed at promoting de-escalation and stability in the region. The two leaders stressed the importance of de-escalation and emphasized theRead More
PHMA opposes 0.9% infrastructure Cess in Punjab
FAISALABAD, MAR 10 /DNA/ – Ahmad Afzal Awan, Senior Vice Chairman ofvPakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) North Zone has strongly opposed the imposition of a 0.9 percent Infrastructure Development Cess in Punjab, stating that such levies would further increase the cost of doing business and adversely affect the competitiveness of Pakistan’s export-oriented textile sector. In a statement issued here on Tuesday, Mr.Ahmad said that the value-added textile sector, particularly hosiery and knitwear exporters based in Faisalabad and other industrial hubs of Punjab is already facing immense challenges dueRead More
Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions seen boosting Taliban supreme leader’s position
Shamim Shahid ISLAMABAD, MAR 10 /DNA/ – Recent cross-border clashes and diplomatic tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are being viewed by analysts as inadvertently strengthening the authority of the Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, within the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Sources familiar with the developments said the escalation comes at a time when several senior Taliban officials were reportedly preparing to raise concerns about the administration’s strict policies and growing international isolation. Diplomatic observers suggest that ministers and deputy ministers had planned to submit a message urging policy reforms toRead More
Pak-Turkey discuss regional security and cooperation
ISLAMABAD, MAR 10 /DNA/ – The Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Irfan Neziroglu, met with the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Inter-Provincial Coordination and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, in Islamabad today. Federal Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination, Mohiuddin Ahmed Wani, was also present during the meeting. During the meeting, both leaders discussed matters of mutual interest and the changing political and security situation in the region. Rana Sanaullah and the Turkish Ambassador expressed deep concern over the rising tensions and the threat of war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. BothRead More