Baqir Sajjad Syed

PM takes charge of security amid spike in terrorism

• Orders regular audit of SOPs, urges foolproof security for Chinese nationals • Set to depart for Saudi Arabia today in first Published 06 Apr, 2024 05:44am

Pakistan rules out talks with TTP

• Foreign Office calls for decisive action against militant outfits based in Afghanistan • Slams Mirwaiz’s house arrest in held Published 05 Apr, 2024 08:02am

Don’t unilaterally decide migrants’ fate, Kabul urges

Asks Islamabad to not "harass" its citizens; FO insists policy on expulsion of illegal foreigners not "Afghan specific". Updated 05 Apr, 2024 08:53am

Bisham terror attack won’t impact CPEC, says FO

Spokesperson confirms proposal for revival of trade with India being reviewed. Updated 29 Mar, 2024 08:01am

China seeks answers after engineers killed in Bisham

PM says enemy’s designs will not succeed; Cabinet members visit Chinese embassy to offer condolences. Updated 27 Mar, 2024 09:43am

Pakistan asks UK for early conclusion of strategic partnership pact

In conversation with Cameron, Dar stresses need for early resumption of PIA flights Published 26 Mar, 2024 07:00am

Forces ready to repel aggression, says Zardari

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday, in a message directed at the country’s hostile neighbourhood, said Pakistan’s Published 24 Mar, 2024 07:19am

Envoy says no pause in ties with Kabul despite strikes

Ambassador Durrani highlights the primary focus on addressing terrorism and exploring bilateral cooperation to mitigate these challenges. Published 23 Mar, 2024 08:00am

Pakistan stresses talks with Kabul through gritted teeth

Says Islamabad will continue to help neighbour jointly defeat terrorist groups. Updated 22 Mar, 2024 08:44am

PM Shehbaz hopes for strategic ties with Saudi Arabia

Premier invites Saudi crown prince to undertake an official visit to Pakistan. Updated 17 Mar, 2024 07:27am

PM vows to meet army’s needs, seeks US support for economy

PM Shehbaz said that Pakistan was destined to rise and the armed forces had a crucial role in ensuring the peaceful rise of the country. Updated 16 Mar, 2024 07:34am

Pakistan condemns India’s Citizenship Amendment Act

FO says law discriminatory in nature, differentiates among people on basis of their faith Published 15 Mar, 2024 07:33am

Govt slams PTI for dragging EU, IMF into domestic squabbles

PTI spokesperson rejects Tarar’s accusations as “a pack of lies, falsehoods and nonsense”. Published 14 Mar, 2024 08:14am

FO flays efforts to portray ‘normalcy’ in held Kashmir

Modi embarks on first visit to disputed region in five years; takes pride in having revoked its special status. Updated 08 Mar, 2024 08:38am

Seizure of commercial consignment draws FO ire

Indian agencies confiscated goods on Karachi-bound ship. Published 03 Mar, 2024 06:56am

Foreign Office dismisses US ‘directions’ on probing election rigging

“We believe in our own sovereign right to make decisions about Pakistan’s internal affairs,” says FO spokesperson. Updated 02 Mar, 2024 07:50am

On Balakot anniversary, ISPR stresses desire for regional peace

ISLAMABAD: The military on the fifth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort has underscored Pakistan’s desire for... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:57am

Iran’s claim Jaishul Adl militant killed in Pakistan ‘dismissed’

“Various false narratives are being fabricated to clear the embarrassment caused by Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar,” military source says. Updated 25 Feb, 2024 08:35am

Iran, Pakistan vow to deepen ties

ISLAMABAD: In a telephonic exchange on Friday, Pakistan’s caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and his... Published 24 Feb, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan urges International Court of Justice not to let Israel violate world law

Allowing Tel Aviv to continue its policies will undermine ICJ’s role in upholding justice, says caretaker minister. Updated 24 Feb, 2024 08:53am