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Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt and Pakistan FMs meeting underway to ease Mideast tensions
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29: – The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt gathered today in Islamabad for a family photo at the opening of the Quadrilateral Consultations, signaling a renewed push for regional cooperation and economic coordination among key Muslim-majority nations. A two-day quadrilateral meeting of foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt and Pakistan is currently underway in Islamabad to deliberate upon a variety of issues, including efforts to reduce the ongoing tensions in the region amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. Islamabad has emerged as aRead More
President urges nation to cut food waste on Zero Day
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29: /DNA/ – President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, in a message marking the International Day of Zero Waste, observed on March 30 with a global focus on food waste, has urged the nation to prioritize reducing food loss and waste as a practical necessity across all stages of production, storage, distribution, and consumption. The President highlighted that for countless Pakistani families, food waste is not an abstract issue but a daily economic burden. He noted that spoilage before market arrival, post-harvest losses dueRead More
NADRA releases data of e-Sahulat franchises for citizen’s convenience
LAHORE, Mar 29: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) released complete data of e-Sahulat franchises established across the country to facilitate citizens. According to official sources, a list of more than 3,000 franchises was issued, enabling users to access map locations and other details of their nearest e-Sahulat centres. The list also included information about franchise owners, while users could check complete details of nearby NADRA franchises by entering the name of a specific area. Officials said citizens availed various identity-related services at these centers, including renewal of identityRead More
A diplomatic convergence: a positive signal for ME peace
At the same time, there is another dimension that cannot be ignored. Iran’s policy of supporting proxy groups in various countries has long been a source of concern for the West and regional actors alike. While Iran may view these relationships as strategic assets, they contribute to instability and mistrust Opinion Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The recent meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt has emerged as a significant and timely development in an increasingly volatile Middle Eastern landscape. At a time when geopolitical tensions areRead More
Riyadh, Islamabad unite on evolving regional situation
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. The two sides will engage in comprehensive consultations on the evolving regional situation. The visit reflects the shared commitment of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to sustained dialogue, close coordination and enhanced cooperation in addressing evolving regional developments.
Saudi foreign minister arrives in Islamabad ahead of quadrilateral huddle
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29: Quadrilateral meeting seeking de-escalation of regional tensions to take place in Islamabad; Iran govt official says Tehran “did not start the war but suffered significant losses”. The meeting, bringing together foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt, is focused on assessing the evolving conflict and identifying possible diplomatic pathways to end hostilities