Tag: The Pakistan Times

BÜRGENSTOCK, Switzerland, June 21, 2026(Kamran Raja): The leaders of Pakistan, the United States, and Qatar on Sunday voiced strong optimism that the ongoing Bürgenstock talks between Iran and the United States would contribute to global peace, international security, and economic prosperity, describing the diplomatic initiative as a significant step toward a more stable and cooperative Middle East. Speaking to the media before the commencement of technical-level negotiations between Iranian and American delegations, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, US Vice President JD Vance, and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani emphasized that the joint diplomatic efforts represented the beginning of an important process aimed at achieving lasting regional and global ...

Islamabad, May 16 2026(Ghufran): India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI), organized a Seminar titled “Decoding the Future Trajectory of Pakistan-India Relations”. Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan (HI) was the Chief Guest. The speakers included Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman ISSI; Ambassador Abdul Basit, Pakistan’s Former High Commissioner to India; Dr Manzoor Ahmed, Former Ambassador to the WTO; Dr. Mujeeb Afzal, Assistant Professor, School of Politics and IR, Quaid-e-Azam University; and Dr. Khurram Abbas, Director ISC at ISSI. In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood noted that the history of Pakistan-India relations has remained a mix of conciliatory and confrontational approaches. Citing several key figu...

Islamabad, 15 June 2026(Ghufran): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with Mishal Pakistan hosted the launch of the State of Freedom Report – Pakistan 2026, the country’s first comprehensive national assessment of political, civil, economic, digital, legal, and social freedoms. The Chief Guest, Barrister Aqeel Malik, Minister of State for Law and Justice, welcomed the publication of Pakistan’s first State of Freedom Report and underscored the importance of evidence-based policymaking, citizen engagement, constitutional governance, and institutional accountability. He observed that objective assessments and informed public discourse play a vital role in strengthening democratic institutions and improving governance outcomes. Emphasizing the significance of...

Islamabad, 15 June 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the successful conclusion of a landmark peace agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing it as a major diplomatic achievement that will contribute to regional and global peace, stability, and security. Following intensive negotiations, both sides have agreed to the immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The official signing ceremony of the peace agreement is scheduled to take place on 19 June in Switzerland.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended the leadership of the United States and Iran for demonstrating wisdom, restraint, and commitment to resolving differences through dialogue and diplomacy. He noted...