Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, presented a wide-ranging and impactful statement at the Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). This meeting held on July 15, 2025, in Tianjin, China. While representing Pakistan at the high-level forum, Mr. Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to regional peace, inclusive dialogue, international law, and the collective advancement of SCO principles under the “Shanghai Spirit.” Mr. Dar began by expressing gratitude to the People’s Republic of China and its leadership for their warm hospitality and excellent arrangements for the…
Author: Maimona
Investment in defence is not a matter of prestige but of survival. This era which is marked by rapidly evolving threats, from conventional warfare to cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns, the role of defence spending has gained critical importance for states like Pakistan. As we know that sovereignty without security is fragile, and security without preparedness is hollow. Therefore, a robust, well-planned defence budget is essential for ensuring peace, deterring aggression, and maintaining the strategic autonomy that defines true sovereignty. In a strategic context, sovereignty is not merely the presence of borders or flags. It is the ability…
Recent developments in South Asian geopolitics have once again brought to light the delicate balance of power and also revealed the ongoing fragility between India and Pakistan. President Donald Trump’s recent comments during a press interaction at the White House highlighted the fragility of peace in the region. He acknowledged United States (US) concerns about the persistent tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours and reiterated US role as a mediator in de-escalating hostilities. His remarks also highlighted a broader US strategy marked by “transactional diplomacy”—a pragmatic, approach emphasizing trade negotiations with both India and Pakistan. The response from the…
In a deeply disturbing display, the Prime Minister of India recently delivered remarks in Gujarat that were less a statement of policy and more a theatrical performance befitting a campaign rally. The video shared by the Indian news outlet ANI, in which Modi says, “The people of Pakistan must come forward to rid their country of terrorism. There youth will have to come forward.” Further he said, “Live a life of peace, eat your bread or my bullet,” His remarks are filled with threats and insinuations. The speech took an even darker turn when he appeared to frame Pakistan’s…
Peace is a dream for every state. It helps people live safely. However, peace is not easy to achieve, especially between states that have deep rivalries. An upright example is India and Pakistan. These two neighbours have a long history of conflict. They have fought wars and have many disagreements, specifically over Kashmir. In such cases, military deterrence becomes a strong way to keep peace. Military deterrence means building strong defence forces. It sends a clear message: if attacked, a state will respond with full strength. The fear of serious retaliation stops enemies from starting a war. It…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presided over a crucial meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) on April 24, 2025. This meeting was conducted to address national security matter especially the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack in the Anantnag District of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on April 22, 2025. The committee’s decisions reflected Pakistan’s firm stance on its national interests and sovereignty. Pakistan fervently rejected India’s announcement to dismiss the Indus Waters Treaty and affirmed that water is a vital national interest for its 240 million people. Pakistan made it clear that any attempt to…
Eric Meyer, Senior Official at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, visited Islamabad on April 8–9 to strengthen bilateral cooperation in Pakistan’s critical minerals sector, enhance trade and investment opportunities, and reinforce shared commitments to regional security and counterterrorism. The visit coincided with the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum, where Mr. Meyer underscored U.S. support for responsible and transparent investment in Pakistan’s untapped mineral resources. “Critical minerals are the raw materials necessary for our most advanced technologies,” said Mr. Meyer. “President Trump has made it clear that securing diverse and reliable sources of these…
According to a press release from the Afghan Presidential Palace in Kabul, a special meeting chaired by Acting Prime Minister Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund urged the United Nations and international organizations to facilitate the dignified repatriation of Afghan refugees. This demand underscores that the Taliban’s interim government considers the issue of forced deportations critical and in need of immediate international attention. It is being portrayed as a clear violation of fundamental human rights. While the international community is urged to take a firm stance against this practice, the Taliban government has largely turned a blind eye to its own governance…
With the support of Special Investment Facilitation Cell (SIFC), the opening day of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF 2025) was inaugurated in Islamabad with a message that Pakistan is ready to become a key global player in the mineral sector. On April 8, PMIF 2025 encompassed three key sessions, while April 9 was dedicated to comprehensive sessions and panel discussions on Reko Diq. On this noteworthy occasion, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff General (COAS) Syed Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, and senior officials from the…
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Foreign Affair Ministers wrapped up two days of meetings in Brussels on 4 April 2025. Allied Foreign Affairs Ministers met at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on 3-4 April 2025. The meetings chaired by the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte. The Secretary General addressed the media on both days of the meeting. Meetings were also focused on preparations for the forthcoming NATO Summit in The Hague, defence investment, burden sharing, Allied support to Ukraine, and cooperation with partners. The next NATO summit will be held in 24–25 June 2025 in The Hague. On the first day of…