Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Breaking
KP emergency,  governor’s rule aimed at restoring peace: Dr.Tariq IHC makes key administrative changes; registrar, inspection team member relieved of duties “Uzbekistan Airways” to increase Tashkent–Islamabad flights operation to three weekly flights CM takes notice of Karachi polio case, orders investigation Gilani expresses deep grief over loss of five young lives in Multan road accident SVI hosts two-day Non-Proliferation Conference – 2026 Sharif’s vision to be implemented for development of AJK,  Gilani tells delegation Ashrafi, IIUI President discuss countering ideological terrorism through youth awareness DPM departs Dushanbe after successful participation in SCO meeting Over 250,000 displaced by Yemen conflict since August: UN BISP introduces interoperability in Digital Wallet Payments, enabling withdrawals from any authorized retailer EOC polio organizes engagement session with media; highlights objectives of upcoming IPV campaign KP emergency,  governor’s rule aimed at restoring peace: Dr.Tariq IHC makes key administrative changes; registrar, inspection team member relieved of duties “Uzbekistan Airways” to increase Tashkent–Islamabad flights operation to three weekly flights CM takes notice of Karachi polio case, orders investigation Gilani expresses deep grief over loss of five young lives in Multan road accident SVI hosts two-day Non-Proliferation Conference – 2026 Sharif’s vision to be implemented for development of AJK,  Gilani tells delegation Ashrafi, IIUI President discuss countering ideological terrorism through youth awareness DPM departs Dushanbe after successful participation in SCO meeting Over 250,000 displaced by Yemen conflict since August: UN BISP introduces interoperability in Digital Wallet Payments, enabling withdrawals from any authorized retailer EOC polio organizes engagement session with media; highlights objectives of upcoming IPV campaign
National

DPM Dar underscores importance of continued diplomatic ties with global partners

DPM Dar underscores importance of continued diplomatic ties with global partners
ISLAMABAD, Oct 15 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday underscored the importance of sustained diplomatic exchanges to maintain the positive momentum in Pakistan’s engagement with partner countries.
The deputy prime minister held a meeting here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to review the outcomes of recent high-level visits and preparations for upcoming engagements, in line with the Prime Minister’s directives, a DPM’s Office news release said.
The discussions focused on advancing agreed initiatives and strengthening cooperation in trade, investment and other key areas.
DPM Dar directed the relevant ministries to maintain close coordination, pursue emerging economic opportunities and ensure timely implementation of agreed decisions.
The meeting was attended by the Ministers for National Food Security, Petroleum and Information Technology and Telecommunication, SAPM on Foreign Affairs, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, the Secretaries of Foreign Affairs, Commerce, Railways and Overseas Pakistanis, and senior officials from concerned ministries and departments.

Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)