Deputy Prime Minister Of Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar spoke today with Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister of State) Hamish Falconer.

They discussed the evolving regional situation. Mr Falconer appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy in support of peace and stability in the region.

Both sides reaffirmed the strength of Pakistan-UK relations and agreed to remain in close contact.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation this evening with the Foreign Minister of Canada, Anita Anand.

They exchanged views on evolving regional developments and emphasized the urgent need for de-escalation.

DPM/FM underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to promote peace and stability in the region.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to Pakistan-Canada relations, underscored the importance of high-level exchanges, and agreed to remain in close contact.

Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar spoke last night with Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, to discuss the latest regional developments. Both leaders underscored the need for de-escalation and dialogue; and agreed to stay closely engaged as the situation evolves.

Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with ’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

FM expressed appreciation for hospitality extended during recent visit to for the meeting of the four Foreign Ministers in .

Both reaffirmed the strength of Pakistan-Türkiye bilateral relations and agreed to remain in close contact.

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Five-Point Initiative of China and Pakistan for Restoring Peace and Stability in the Gulf and Middle East Region (Beijing, March 31,2026)

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting today to discuss a number of important issues relating to the welfare of Overseas Pakistanis. Participants included Foreign Secretary, Secretary Interior, Director General IMPASS and senior officials of the Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs.

The meeting discussed in detail the recent policy decision that was taken vide circular dated 5 June 2024 for not issuing passport to any individual who had sought asylum or already living on asylum abroad. It was decided to reverse the policy decision with immediate effect and to withdraw the circular of 5 June 2024.

Issues relating to delays in issuance of passports to Pakistanis living abroad were also discussed. Secretary Interior and Director General IMPASS briefed the Deputy Prime Minister about the ongoing efforts to streamline the process. It was decided that the Ministry of Interior and IMPASS will take immediate necessary steps to upgrade the infrastructure/equipment within next the 45 days and to fast track the clearance of the entire backlog relating to issuance of passports to overseas Pakistanis.

DPM and FM Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting to holistically review preparations and arrangements for the upcoming official visit of Azerbaijani President, especially focusing on trade and investment relations between the two brotherly countries. The meeting was attended by Ministers for Commerce, Planning and Development, Privatization and Communication and Power along with the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, and senior officials of MOFA.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar briefed the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs today.

In the first meeting of the newly constituted Committee, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister gave a detailed briefing on contours of Pakistan’s foreign policy and its priorities particularly in the context of high level engagement with strategic, tradtional and regional partners as well as multilateral organizations such as the UN, OIC, SCO, D8 and others.

The DPM also responded to queries by the Committee and informed them of important milestones achieved and economic and multilateral diplomacy.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar .official addressed the 51st Foundation Day of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) as Chief Guest today. He commended the Institute’s role as Pakistan’s leading think-tank, underscoring the importance of multilateralism, peaceful regional relations, and Pakistan’s strategic position in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Senator Dar outlined key objectives of Pakistan’s foreign policy;

🔵 Leveraging Pakistan’s strategic location and advocating for international cooperation over confrontation, with a firm support for multilateralism.

🔵 Promoting peaceful relations and regional stability to foster sustainable economic development.

🔵 Emphasizing humanitarian cooperation in Afghanistan and ensuring Afghan soil is not used for terrorism.

🔵 Seeking peaceful relations with India based on mutual respect, resolving the Kashmir dispute, and rejuvenating SAARC, while rejecting India’s unilateral actions.

🔵 Strengthening the strategic partnership with China, especially through the advancement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

🔵 Deepening ties with Iran, Gulf nations, Türkiye, Central Asian states, and Azerbaijan.

🔵 Maintaining balanced relations with major global powers like the US, China, Russia, the EU, Japan, and ASEAN to enhance Pakistan’s diplomatic flexibility.

Ambassador of China Jiang Zaidong called on the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Ishaq Dartoday. Reaffirming Pakistan-China All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, the two sides expressed the resolve to implement the bilateral consensus reached during the Prime Minister’s visit to China and further strengthening of Pakistan-China friendship and up-gradation of CPEC.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar received the US Ambassador Donald Blome in his office today. The two sides reviewed the latest developments in bilateral relationsIshaq Dar and discussed ways to move the relationship forward.