ISLAMABAD, Apr 8: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday spoke with Minister of State of Qatar, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi. On the latest regional developments, the deputy prime minister shared Pakistan’s sustained efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy for peace and stability in the region, according to a press release issued by the foreign office spokesperson. Minister of State Qatar appreciated DPM/FM’s efforts and commended Pakistan’s constructive role in fostering peace. He also conveyed best wishes of PM/FM of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed binRead More

ISLAMABAD, APR 8 /DNA/ – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met today at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The ECC approved a summary submitted by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination for a Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) amounting to Rs. 2.8 billion in favour of the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI). The Committee was informed that the FDI remains a key national programme aimed at immunizing over eight million children against vaccine-preventableRead More

ISLAMABAD, APR 8 /DNA/ – In a telephone conversation with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi commended the Pakistani government’s constructive and responsible role, as well as its continuous and effective efforts aimed at ending the war and bolstering peace and security across the region. During the call, the two sides also referenced the recent telephone discussion between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian. Both officials underscored the importance of maintaining coordination and following up onRead More

ISLAMABAD, Apr 8: /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Wednesday held a meeting with Canadian delegation led by Canadian High Commissioner Tarik Ali Khan to discuss bilateral relations, energy sector cooperation and investment prospects. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on promoting collaboration in the power sector and strengthening economic ties. The Canadian envoy appreciated Pakistan’s positive role in facilitating a ceasefire in the context of recent US-Iran tensions and expressed hope that Islamabad would continue to support the upcoming dialogue process.Read More

ISLAMABAD, APR 8 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Islamabad would host delegations from the United States and Iran later this week following their ceasefire announcement. “I… extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes,” he said in a post on X. Pakistan, which has forged a close relationship with US President Donald Trump and is sensitive to developments in neighbouring Iran,Read More