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Every story Skardu Times has filed on diplomacy, newest first.
Information ministry blames Kabul inaction for strained Pakistan-Afghanistan ties
The ministry rejected a Taliban spokesperson's account of the dispute, saying cross-border militancy remains the biggest obstacle to normal relations between the neighbours.
Pakistan presses Taliban at UN on women's rights, cross-border militancy
Counsellor Muhammad Jawad Ajmal told the General Assembly's interactive dialogue that Kabul must meet its international commitments on women and shut down militant sanctuaries.
India protests to Pakistan over Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections
Indian state broadcaster DD News gives no date, venue or level for the representation, and reports no response from Islamabad.
Singapore, Pakistan agree to widen trade and disaster cooperation
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met Shehbaz Sharif and Ishaq Dar in Islamabad and also called on Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ Rawalpindi.
Singapore foreign minister arrives in Islamabad for talks with Dar
The visit marks 60 years of Pakistan-Singapore diplomatic ties, precedes Singapore's 2027 ASEAN chairmanship and will see a disaster management MoU exchanged.
Pakistan says Afghan intelligence coercing video confessions to shift terror blame
The state wire service, citing unnamed sources, says Kabul plans to show staged ISKP statements to Russia, Iran and Central Asian states.
PM says Pakistan, Turkiye to push diplomacy alongside defence build-up
Shehbaz Sharif told a Republic Day event in Islamabad that the Makkah Defence Agreement, signed on August 7, strengthens the two countries' collective deterrence.
Pakistan becomes founding member of Shanghai-based AI cooperation body
UrduPoint reports the new organisation will be headquartered in Shanghai and hold its first meeting in December, but no Pakistani ministry has commented.
Qatar emir, Iran president discuss Hormuz blockade in Moscow
The meeting came a day after Pakistan's army chief, Saudi and Turkish officials held talks with Iran in Tehran to stop the eight-month war reigniting.
Pakistan, China launch information corridor as ties mark 75 years
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Chinese ambassador Jiang Zaidong attend the Islamabad ceremony; Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning leads a delegation to Pakistan.
Pakistan calls for abolition or curbs on UN Security Council veto
Envoy Gul Qaiser Sarwani told the General Assembly that adding new permanent members would deepen inequality rather than fix the Council.
Azad Kashmir premier calls 27 October state's darkest day
Iftikhar Gilani marks Black Day with a message on 1947 and repeats his hope that the whole of Jammu and Kashmir will join Pakistan.
Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye pledge to keep talking on regional security
The News International and Turkey's Anadolu Ajansı both report the four-country pledge, but neither account gives a venue, date or level for the commitment.
Asim Munir meets Iran's Pezeshkian as four-nation talks held in Tehran
The field marshal joined Saudi and Turkish delegations in the first high-level contact between Iran and the three Makkah defence pact members.
Pakistan, China hold third spokespersons' dialogue in Islamabad
The Foreign Office says talks covered media engagement, strategic communication and public diplomacy, and that Mao Ning also called on Ishaq Dar.
Dar and Chinese envoy review CPEC progress in Islamabad
Foreign Office says the talks covered trade, investment, connectivity and agricultural modernisation, with no new projects, figures or timelines announced.
Pakistan, Saudi and Turkish officials head to Tehran for security talks
Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to join Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin at the four-party meeting with Iran's security chief.
India calls Pakistan terror sponsor, army regime at UNGA
India's UNGA reply rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks and accused Islamabad of sponsoring terrorism, Hindustan Times reported.
Pakistan reaffirms support for China's Global Development Initiative
Arab News PK reports the reaffirmation but gives no details on who made it or where.
Pakistan High Commissioner Meets Ottawa Engineers on Tech Ties
The meeting focused on Pakistan-Canada cooperation in engineering and high-tech sectors, according to The Diplomatic Insight and Radio Pakistan.
US consulate in Karachi marks 250 years of American independence
The Freedom 250 reception highlighted growing trade, education and innovation ties, with Sindh leadership in attendance.
Jaishankar calls Pakistan terrorist country at UN
Indian External Affairs Minister made the remark in response to a question from a Pakistani journalist, Indian media reported.
Haramain security a red line, PM tells UN
Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and said the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb must remain open.
PM Shehbaz meets Aga Khan V on UNGA sidelines
Prince Rahim lauds premier's efforts for regional peace at a time of war as Sharif also holds talks with UN chief Guterres
Shehbaz urges Lebanon ceasefire, closer Bangladesh ties at UN
On the UN General Assembly sidelines he also met Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and discussed Palestine, Islamophobia and Afghan terrorism.
Pakistani crew detained in Yemen appeal for diplomatic help
Fourteen Pakistanis aboard the MT DORIN, held at Aden since August 6, have asked the government to secure their repatriation.
PM Shehbaz, Iranian president pledge regional peace in New York
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly amid Iran-US tensions, an official release said.
PM Shehbaz reaffirms GSP+ commitment in talks with EU leaders
The prime minister also met Bill Gates and reiterated his government's commitment to eradicating polio, according to Business Recorder.
Pakistan determined to de-escalate US-Iran conflict, PM says
The prime minister's remarks were reported by TRT World and Anadolu Ajansı as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high.
PM reaffirms support for Saudi sovereignty on Saudi National Day
Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on the kingdom and said Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia.
Qasmi urges stronger Pakistan-Saudi cooperation ahead of National Day
Ulema Council Pakistan chairman calls for expanded defence, trade, investment, skilled manpower and diplomatic ties between Islamabad and Riyadh.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye pledge Middle East peace push
The commitment was reported by Radio Pakistan as the prime minister attends the UN General Assembly in New York, according to Arab News PK.
Pakistan, Kuwait discuss stronger economic cooperation at UNGA
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also met Libya's acting foreign minister in Islamabad to discuss trade and education links.
Trump calls Shehbaz 'terrific man' at UN General Assembly
The US president again credited his role in the May 2025 Pakistan-India ceasefire during his New York address.
Pakistan, Maldives parliamentary groups discuss closer people-to-people ties
Delegations from the two countries' parliamentary friendship groups met to strengthen contacts between their peoples, UrduPoint reported.
Maldives speaker visits Islamabad for parliamentary talks
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq received Abdul Raheem Abdulla and said Pakistan values its longstanding ties with the Maldives.
Pakistan, China to strengthen friendship, expand cooperation
Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong says Beijing will share modernization benefits and build a closer community with Pakistan.
Pakistan, Saudi FMs reaffirm cooperation under Makkah agreement
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on UN General Assembly sidelines and welcomed a visa waiver for diplomatic passport holders.
Sindh leaders, Chinese envoy praise Pakistan-China ties
Karachi event marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Naqvi meets Pezeshkian in Tehran, vows stronger Pakistan-Iran ties
The interior minister's visit included talks with Iran's interior minister and a review of trade, energy and regional security cooperation.
