Tensions between Pakistan and India reached a critical stage earlier this month following a series of escalatory moves by India. On 7 May 2025, Indian forces carried out air strikes against Pakistani territory. This act Pakistan has described as a dangerous and unilateral breach of international norms. On 16 May 2025, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan briefed journalists on Pakistan’s measured military response to Indian aggression, and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to regional peace and sovereignty. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, Pakistan exercised its right to self-defence under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, launching…
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Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch briefed diplomats of Islamabad-based diplomatic missions on the recent developments in Pakistan-India relations, with a particular focus on the ceasefire agreement announced on 10 May 2025. During the briefing, the Foreign Secretary highlighted the successful implementation of the ceasefire and shared details of confidence-building measures undertaken by both sides. In a significant gesture of goodwill, Pakistan and India exchanged personnel from the Pakistan Rangers and the Indian Border Security Force who were previously in each other’s custody. The exchange took place yesterday and was seen as a step towards reducing tensions and fostering a…
Islamabad, 14 April 2025: According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the third United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Meeting is going to be held in Islamabad from 15-16 April 2025. Pakistan, in partnership with the Republic of Korea, will host jointly the third UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Meeting at the Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad from 15–16 April 2025. This meeting will bring together global stakeholders under the theme “Towards a Safer and More Effective Peacekeeping: Use of Technology and Integrated Approach.” The meeting will set the stage…
The Secretary-General of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, will pay an official visit to Pakistan from April 8 to 10, 2025. This visit marks pivotal moment for Pakistan and ECO as the organization seeks to enhance regional cooperation and development. During his stay in Islamabad, Dr. Khan will hold high-level meetings with key leaders of Pakistan. These include the President, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, and other senior federal ministers. In these meetings, the Secretary-General will highlight ECO’s current initiatives and share his vision for reforming the organisation. Dr. Khan’s reform agenda is…
