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TopicIshaq Dar

Topic: Ishaq Dar

Pakistan FM says India’s ‘net security provider image’ in eyes of ‘big powers’ tested in Op Sindoor

Speaking at a year-end press conference in Islamabad, Ishaq Dar claimed Pakistan’s military performance during May conflict led to a change in global perceptions about the country.

Hasina govt was anti-Pakistan, will proactively engage with ‘brother’ Bangladesh post polls—Pakistan FM

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says 2025 was major icebreaker after yrs of diplomatic chill. He visited Bangladesh in August, 1st foreign ministerial visit to the country in 13 yrs.

In 1st meet after Op Sindoor, Rubio & Dar discuss US-Pakistan trade, critical minerals & crypto

Pakistani FM credits President Trump & Secretary Rubio for playing ‘pivotal role’ in defusing tensions between India & Pakistan. New Delhi has rejected such narratives.

Fight terror, separatism, extremism—Jaishankar’s message at SCO meet, as Pakistan minister looks on

New Delhi: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) must be "uncompromising" in its fight against "terrorism, separatism and extremism”. That was External Affairs Minister S....

Ceasefire could collapse if Indus Waters dispute is not resolved—Pakistan dy PM Ishaq Dar

In interview to CNN, Dar said India's strikes were a 'wishful attempt to establish hegemony', and use of nuclear weapons in last week’s conflict 'was never on the table'.

UK, Turkey & Saudi pitched in with WhatsApp diplomacy, says Pakistan minister Ishaq Dar post ceasefire

The Pakistan Deputy PM and Minister for Foreign Affairs also said that Army chief Asim Munir had a huge contribution in ceasefire talks.

US steps up push for India-Pakistan de-escalation, speaks to Munir, Dar & Jaishankar

The US Secretary of State speaks to Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar after talks with its army chief, urging re-establishment of communication between New Delhi & Islamabad.

NATO member Türkiye expresses solidarity with Pakistan against ‘India’s unprovoked aggression’

Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan is the first to speak with Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar, following India’s Operation Sindoor. Ankara is one of the few steadfast allies of Islamabad.

Cyber probe picks apart Pakistan military PR’s terror claims against India, says ‘evidence manufactured’

Last week, ISPR unveiled what it called “irrefutable digital evidence” allegedly tying Indian operatives to terror networks in Pakistan.

China calls for restraint, ‘impartial’ probe into Pahalgam attack, following call with ally Pakistan

Beijing’s comments come as Pakistan seeks to reaffirm its position with close partners. India has announced cross-border linkages to the attack, with a range of punitive diplomatic measures.

On Camera

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

RBI to focus on pace of Rupee’s drop, strategists say

The RBI has spent $45 billion since October to defend the currency, according to estimates by Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.