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Saudi Leadership Directs Intensified Air, Sea, and Land Aid to Gaza Through KSrelief

4Jan

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Saudi Leadership Directs Intensified Air, Sea, and Land Aid to Gaza Through KSrelief

Riyadh, January 04, 2026(Kamran Raja): The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, have directed the intensification of air, sea, and land humanitarian aid efforts to address the ongoing humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, through the Saudi Campaign to Support the Palestinian People.In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, said the directive reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s continued humanitarian commitment to assisting those affected in Gaza. He emphasized that the initiative is a continuation of the Kingdom’s lo...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with the Executive Vice Premier of China, Mr. Ding Xuexiang, in Beijing.

4Jan

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with the Executive Vice Premier of China, Mr. Ding Xuexiang, in Beijing.

Beijing, 04 January 2026(Ghufran): During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their strong commitment to further strengthening the Pakistan–China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. Vice Premier Ding appreciated Pakistan’s consistent support on issues of core interest to China.The leaders highlighted the importance of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China and agreed to use this milestone to promote future-oriented cooperation, including under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).Vice Premier Ding also conveyed New Year greetings to the leadership and people of Pakistan.

Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephonic conversation from Beijing with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr. Hakan Fidan.

3Jan

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Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephonic conversation from Beijing with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr. Hakan Fidan.

Beijing 03 January 2026(Ghufran):During the conversation, both leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and expressed appreciation for the sincere and constructive efforts being undertaken by all parties to address challenges through dialogue and diplomacy.The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister also conveyed Pakistan’s desire to further enhance bilateral cooperation with Türkiye across all areas of mutual interest, including trade, technology, tourism, and information technology.Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and Türkiye and agreed to remain in close coordination on regional and international developments.

Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephonic conversation from Beijing with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

3Jan

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Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephonic conversation from Beijing with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Beijing 03 January 2026(Ghufran): During the conversation, both leaders exchanged views on the current regional situation and expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory and improvement in the region.The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister appreciated that dialogue and diplomacy have led to tangible and constructive outcomes on the ground, contributing to regional stability and peace.Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued coordination and engagement on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

KSrelief Distributes Food Baskets to Vulnerable Families in Taloqan, Afghanistan

3Jan

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KSrelief Distributes Food Baskets to Vulnerable Families in Taloqan, Afghanistan

Kabul, January 2, 2026(Kamran Raja): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) on Wednesday distributed 178 food baskets in Taloqan, Afghanistan, benefiting 178 families comprising 1,068 individuals.The beneficiaries included returning Afghans, orphans, and other vulnerable people, assisted under the 2026 Food Security and Emergency Support Project in Afghanistan.This humanitarian assistance forms part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing relief efforts, implemented through KSrelief, aimed at supporting the brotherly Afghan people and alleviating their suffering amid challenging humanitarian conditions.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to Visit Beijing for 7th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue

2Jan

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to Visit Beijing for 7th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue

Islamabad 2 January 2025(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will visit Beijing on 4 January at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister and Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, Wang Yi. During the visit, the Deputy Prime Minister will co-chair the 7th round of the Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue alongside his Chinese counterpart. The Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue is the highest-level consultative forum between Pakistan and China. It provides a structured platform for a comprehensive review of all aspects of bilateral cooperation, as well as an in-depth exchange of views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. On this occasion, the two Foreign Ministers ...

Prime Minister Meets Saudi Ambassador, Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Pak–Saudi Relations

1Jan

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Prime Minister Meets Saudi Ambassador, Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Pak–Saudi Relations

Islamabad: Wednesday, 31 December 2025(Kamran Raja): H.E. Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif earlier this evening at the Prime Minister’s House. During the warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his respectful regards and best wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as for His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Expressing satisfaction over the excellent state of Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to further deepen the long-standing fraternal ties between the two...

31Dec

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ISSI accords warm Farewell to Director General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood

Islamabad 31 December 2025(Nosheen): In a gracefully hosted event, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) bid a warm and respectful farewell to Ambassador Sohail Mahmood upon the completion of his term as Director General of the Institute. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood took charge as the Director General of the ISSI on 1st January 2023, following his retirement from the Foreign Service of Pakistan. He served with distinction as the 30th Foreign Secretary of Pakistan. During his tenure at ISSI, the Institute underwent far-reaching reforms aimed at strengthening its research capacity, institutional efficiency, and national and international outreach. Several new initiatives including: establishment of dedicated ‘ASEAN Corner’, ‘China Corner’ and the ‘Kashmir Resource Centre’ were un...

Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Undertakes Official Visit to China

31Dec

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Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Undertakes Official Visit to China

Islamabad December 31,2025(Kamran Raja): At the invitation of Mr Wang Yi, Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Foreign Affairs of China, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit China to co-chair the 7th round of the Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue, scheduled to be held in Beijing on 4 January 2026. The Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue is the highest consultative mechanism between Pakistan and China, providing a structured platform to review the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest.During the Dialogue, the two Foreign Ministers will also anno...

Prime Minister Meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Rahim Yar Khan; Reaffirms Strategic Economic Partnership

31Dec

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Prime Minister Meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Rahim Yar Khan; Reaffirms Strategic Economic Partnership

Rahim Yar Khan, 30 December 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, at Sheikh Zayed Palace, Rahim Yar Khan, this afternoon. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, and other senior officials. During the warm and cordial meeting, the two leaders carried forward discussions held during their recent meeting in Islamabad on 26 December 2025, when His Highness paid his first official visit to Pakistan as President of the UAE. The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s firm resolve to elevate ...