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Islamabad, 8 April 2026(Kamran Raja): The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong, this afternoon. During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister underscored Pakistan’s continued commitment to promoting dialogue and diplomacy as the key pathways to achieving lasting peace and stability in the Middle East and West Asia. Ambassador Jiang Zaidong conveyed the deep appreciation of the Chinese government for Pakistan’s constructive and proactive role in advancing peace and security in the Middle East and the Gulf region. Both sides expressed the hope that ongoing diplomatic efforts would contribute to durable peace and stability in the region, in the broader interest of all parties invo...

Islamabad: April 8, 2026(Nosheen): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversaiton with His Excellency Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, this afternoon. During their warm and cordial conversation that lasted for over forty-five minutes, the Prime Minister conveyed his deep appreciation for the wisdom and sagacity of the Iranian leadership in agreeing to the ceasefire and for accepting the Prime Minister’s offer to host negotiations between Iran and the U.S. in Islamabad later this week. He also conveyed his respects to His Eminence Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.President Pezeshkian thanked the Prime Minister and appreciated the efforts of the Pakistani leadership to bring about a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. and co...

Islamabad, 8 April 2026(Kamran Raja): The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire across all areas, including Lebanon, effective immediately. The Prime Minister welcomed this positive and wise development, expressing deep appreciation to the leadership of both countries for their constructive engagement and commitment to peace and stability. He emphasized that this step reflects remarkable understanding and a shared desire to de-escalate tensions in the region. In order to build on this progress, the Prime Minister extended an invitation to both sides to send their delegations to Islamabad on 10th April 2026 for further nego...

ISLAMABAD, 7 April 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this afternoon.During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders discussed the ongoing hostilities in the region.The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering and unflinching solidarity and support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the wake of the ongoing attacks, and reiterated Pakistan’s condemnation of the attack at the Al Jubeil oil facility in Saudi Arabia earlier today.He assured His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that the people and the Government of Pakistan would always stand shoulder to shoulder with their Sa...

Islamabad, 7 April 2026(Kamran Raja): The Government of Pakistan expresses its deep concern and unequivocal condemnation of the missile and drone attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran last night against energy facilities in the Eastern Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Pakistan mourns the loss of life resulting from these attacks and strongly deplores the damage inflicted on vital infrastructure. The Government of Pakistan conveys its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and firmly stands in solidarity with the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during this difficult time.The Government of Pakistan considers these attacks a serious violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and a dangerous escalation that undermi...