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  Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar makes big statement, says 'India-Pak ceasefire till May 18...'

  World | May 16, 2025 6:52 IST

  India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. In his address, Dar said the DGMOs of the two countries would again get in contact on May 18.

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  'Satellite pictures are available': India junks Pakistan's claims of attacking Indian bases

  India | May 13, 2025 18:51 IST

  India's MEA strongly rebutted Pakistan's claims, asserting that Operation Sindoor destroyed terror hubs and airbases, marking a decisive shift in India’s counter-terror stance and regional dominance.

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  There is now a new normal, the sooner Pakistan gets it, the better: India

  India | May 13, 2025 18:29 IST

  India asserts a firm 'new normal' on counterterrorism, warning Pakistan of decisive retaliation against any provocation or cross-border terror.

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  'Ceasefire may be threatened if Indus Water...': Ishaq Dar's latest remark on Indo-Pak understanding

  World | May 13, 2025 17:16 IST

  Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has once again made a controversial statement, stating that if the Indus Waters Treaty issue is not resolved, the ceasefire will hold no meaning.

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  Pakistani airbases attacked by Indian missiles in Operation Sindoor: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar

  World | May 12, 2025 12:06 IST

  India launched 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7 to destroy 9 terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in retaliation to Pahalgam terror attack. India and Pakistan on Saturday (May 10) announced reaching an understanding to stop all firings, military actions on land, air and sea.

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  'If India does not attack, then Pakistan won't either...': Deputy PM Ishaq Dar on rising tensions

  World | May 10, 2025 16:01 IST

  After targeting several locations and civilians in different areas in India, the Pakistan Army is now moving its troops towards forward areas, signalling possible offensive intentions.

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  NSAs of India and Pakistan are in touch, claims Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

  India | May 08, 2025 17:48 IST

  Pakistan Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has claimed that the National Security Advisors of India and Pakistan are in touch with each other.

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  ‘Those responsible for Pahalgam attack could be freedom fighters’, says Pakistan Deputy PM | Video

  World | April 25, 2025 22:51 IST

  During the press conference, Ishaq Dar suggested that those responsible for the Kashmir attack could be "freedom fighters", not terrorists. He challenged India to provide evidence, stating Pakistan is open to reviewing it objectively.

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  India hits back at Pakistan Foreign Minister's 'tango' jibe, says 'T' stands for 'terrorism' | Watch

  World | January 03, 2025 20:00 IST

  When reporters in Islamabad asked Dar about improving ties with New Delhi, he responded, "It takes two to tango; it can't be one way." He urged India to "create an environment conducive to improving relations."

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  Pakistan pays tribute to Manmohan Singh, says 'will be remembered for his wisdom, gentle demeanour'

  World | December 27, 2024 20:18 IST

  Pakistan on Friday paid tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh who passed away on Thursday at AIIMS. In a post on X, Pakistani Foreign Minister said that Manmohan Singh will be remembered for his approach to regional issues.

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  Jaishankar attends SCO Summit in Islamabad: A new chapter in India-Pakistan relations | EXPLAINED

  World | October 17, 2024 13:41 IST

  While a whole host of international leaders descended on the federal capital for the SCO summit, it was invariably Jaishankar who remained the "centre of attention" in Pakistani media. Also, it was the first time that both countries avoided blaming each other at the summit. Is it a new start?

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  Pakistan PM Shehbaz and Foreign Minister welcome Jaishankar at SCO Summit in Islamabad | WATCH VIDEO

  World | October 16, 2024 11:30 IST

  The brief exchange took place at the venue of the SCO summit. Jaishankar warmly shook hands with PM Sharif and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar and held a very brief interaction.

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  Pakistan Deputy PM sends 'positive' message to India: 'We want good neighbourly relations...'

  World | June 26, 2024 9:18 IST

  The Pakistan foreign minister emphasised that while Pakistan has consistently welcomed constructive engagement through inclusive dialogue on all outstanding issues, it firmly opposes any unilateral approaches or attempts to impose India’s will or hegemony.

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  Pakistan wants to resume trade with India? Foreign Minister says it is up to New Delhi to restart

  World | May 19, 2024 12:11 IST

  Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, stated that trade relations between Islamabad and New Delhi have been on hold since 2019. This suspension is attributed to India's implementation of significant tariffs on imports from Pakistan following the Pulwama attack.

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  China urges Pakistan to do its 'utmost' to protect Chinese workers after recurrent attacks

  World | May 16, 2024 13:11 IST

  The talks between Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar come over a month after five Chinese workers were killed in a terror attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. China has long demanded the safety of the thousands of Chinese workers in Pakistan.

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  Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari likely to make a comeback as Pakistan's foreign minister: Report

  World | May 06, 2024 10:52 IST

  Ishaq Dar, according to sources, was never comfortable as foreign minister as he always wanted to look after his favourite Finance Ministry. But Shehbaz and others in the PML-N wanted to keep him at bay.

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  Pakistan's Foreign Minister, who was called 'thief' during his US visit, appointed as Deputy PM

  World | April 28, 2024 18:59 IST

  Before Dar taking the role, the last deputy prime minister of the country was Chaudhry Pervez Elahi, then of PML-Q, who was appointed to the position in June 2012.

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  Pakistan: Ishaq Dar becomes Foreign Minister as Shehbaz Sharif's 19-member Cabinet sworn in

  World | March 12, 2024 12:33 IST

  A Kashmiri-origin chartered accountant, Ishaq Dar has served as Pakistan's Finance Minister four times, the latest under Shehbaz Sharif till 2023. He has the critical task of mending bilateral relations with neighbours India and Afghanistan, which are now at their lowest.

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  Shehbaz Sharif says no to Ishaq Dar as interim PM, says brother Nawaz Sharif to be in Pakistan soon

  World | July 31, 2023 15:23 IST

  Several parties, including the coalition partners of the Pakistani government, have opposed Dar's appointment as he is closely linked with the Sharif family.

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  Pakistan: Ruling party backtracks on Ishaq Dar's candidature for caretaker PM after strong rejection

  World | July 25, 2023 9:16 IST

  As reports of PML-N choosing Dar as the next interim PM of Pakistan made the rounds, party leader Khawaja Asif denied such rumours and said that no work has been started on the matter.