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a day ago
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- Business Recorder
Pak-Italy ties progressing positively: Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar has said that Pakistan-Italy relations are progressing positively, with bilateral trade exceeding $1 billion and over 3,500 Pakistani students currently studying in Italy – key indicators of growing cooperation between the two countries. Speaking at a ceremony held in Islamabad to celebrate Italy's National Day, Tarar said it was an honour to attend the event and extended heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of Italy on behalf of Pakistan's government and its citizens. He emphasised the long-standing and historic diplomatic relationship between Pakistan and Italy, founded on mutual trust, cooperation, and a shared commitment to global peace and development. 'Pakistan values its ties with Italy and looks forward to establishing a comprehensive and long-term partnership,' he stated. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
PM Shehbaz arrives in Quetta on day-long visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta on Saturday on a day-long visit. The premier e was received by Acting Governor and Speaker Balochistan Assembly Abdul Khaliq Achakzai and Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti. Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Member of the National Assembly Attaullah Tarar are also accompanying the PM. The PM will visit the Command and Staff College in Quetta and will also attend a Grand Jirga.
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
World acknowledges Pakistan's victory in conflict with India: Tarar
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar speaking to the media in Lachin, Azerbaijan on May 28, 2025. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN Listen to article Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said that Pakistan's position on the global stage has been significantly elevated following its handling of the conflict with India in Marka-e-Haq. Speaking to reporters in Lachin, Azerbaijan on Wednesday, Tarar asserted that Pakistan's narrative had been validated internationally, attributing the diplomatic success to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. 'The world completely acknowledged Pakistan's stance as true,' Tarar said. 'Credit goes to PM and DPM, who have significantly enhanced Pakistan's diplomatic outreach.' Tarar also took aim at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him 'a defeated and failed politician' who is 'in deep panic, churning out nothing but lies to save his sinking politics.' The information minister noted Pakistan is participating in trilateral talks with Turkiye and Azerbaijan, underlining the significance of strategic partnerships between the three nations. 'This dialogue signifies that all three nations and their leaderships are on the same page,' he said. In a meeting held a day earlier, Premier Sharif and Azerbaijani President Aliyev agreed to exchange delegations to boost trade and investment ties. 'The President of Azerbaijan expressed keen interest to elevate bilateral relations to new heights,' Tarar said. The minister also highlighted the symbolic timing of the visit, with Pakistan celebrating Youm-e-Takbeer and Azerbaijan marking its Republic Day. He expressed gratitude for the solidarity shown by the Azerbaijani people. 'We thank the people of Azerbaijan for celebrating Pakistan's victory,' he said. 'The prime minister, during his meeting with President Aliyev, personally conveyed deep gratitude for Azerbaijan's support during difficult times.'
Arab News
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan PM on regional diplomacy tour of Turkiye, Iran and Central Asia after India standoff
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday embarked on a five-day tour of Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan to thank their leadership for supporting Islamabad during this month's military conflict with India, Sharif's office said. Pakistan and India this month traded missile, drone and artillery strikes for days, killing around 70 people on both sides, before agreeing to a United States-brokered ceasefire on May 10. The conflict, the worst between the neighbors in decades, was triggered by an attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22 that New Delhi blamed on Pakistan. Islamabad denies complicity. During the standoff, several friendly nations supported Pakistan's demand for a credible, international probe into the attack as they urged the nuclear-armed archfoes to exercise restraint and avoid miscalculation of the other's military capabilities. On Sunday, Sharif left for Turkiye on the first leg of his four-nation tour, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi. 'During the tour, the prime minister will have wide-ranging discussions with the leaders of these countries on an entire range of issues covering bilateral relations and matters of regional and international importance,' Sharif's office said. 'He will thank friendly countries for the support they have given to Pakistan during the recent crisis with India.' Bitter rivals India and Pakistan have fought three wars, including two over the disputed region of Kashmir, since gaining independence from British rule in 1947. Both claim the Himalayan territory in its entirety but rule it in part. The conflict had raised fears that it could spiral into a full-blown war. Both countries have separately announced sending delegations to key capitals and friendly countries to present their stance on this month's standoff before the world, in a bid to gain world support. During his visit aimed at furthering Pakistan's diplomatic outreach, Sharif will also attend an International Conference on Glaciers in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on May 29-30, according to the Sharif's office. The conference aims to advance global efforts in climate adaptation and resilience, with a specific focus on addressing glacial melting. Pakistan is highly vulnerable to climate change, facing numerous impacts like rising temperatures and increased frequency of extreme weather events. Officials say unusually high temperatures in Pakistan's northern areas have resulted in rapid melting of glaciers, warning that the prolonged phenomenon could lead to water shortages and threaten lives in the long run.
Business Recorder
22-05-2025
- Politics
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NA condemns deadly attack on school bus in Khuzdar
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday strongly condemned a deadly attack on a school bus in Khuzdar, Balochistan, in which children from the Army Public School were targeted by terrorists. Speaking in National Assembly, the lawmakers across party lines blamed India for sponsoring the assault through proxy groups and called it a deliberate act of terrorism. The terrorist attack, which took place on Wednesday morning, led to a somber session in Parliament, with Members of Parliament from all sides of the political divide expressed grief and outrage. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar informed the House that the incident was a result of India's failure to confront Pakistan militarily. 'Innocent schoolchildren were targeted in Khuzdar. This is a day of national mourning,' Tarar said. 'After suffering defeat on the battlefield, the enemy is now resorting to cowardly proxy warfare.' He added that an investigation was under way and vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice. He described the attackers as Indian-backed proxies and reaffirmed government's resolve to eliminate such threats. 'The enemy lacks the courage to face our armed forces openly,' he stated, highlighting that the military, under the leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir, had demonstrated strategic dominance. Tarar also maintained that Pakistan had destroyed Indian airbases and French-made Rafale jets during recent military engagements and dismissed groups like 'Fitnat-ul-Khwarij' as 'insignificant.' The ex-prime minister Raja Parvaiz Ashraf echoed these sentiments, condemning the attack as a heinous act of terror and blaming India. He emphasised that the attack violated international norms, particularly the prohibition of targeting civilians. Ashraf revealed that one of the victims, a 17-year-old girl who died in the attack, belonged to his constituency in Gujar Khan and two of her siblings were also injured. 'Pakistan has lost over 80,000 civilians to terrorism. Instead of acknowledging this, India accuses us while it sponsors terrorism in our country,' he said. 'The international community must take notice of India's state-sponsored terrorism, which now threatens global peace.' Aasia Ishaque of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) condemned the attack, calling it a cowardly act and said that targeting children was particularly shameful. 'The smallest coffins are the heaviest,' she remarked. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Sher Afzal Marwat stressed that protecting children was the government's foremost responsibility and praised the armed forces for their recent performance in clashes with India. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhary said the Khuzdar attack was part of a broader campaign of subversion backed by India. 'Our forces handed India a crushing defeat in conventional warfare,' he stated. 'Now, they are resorting to covert acts like these to spread instability.' Chaudhary also pointed out that Indian officials and analysts had made public threats to retaliate from Balochistan, which he called 'well-documented.' He confirmed that several security personnel had been martyred in the attack and others critically injured. 'We salute the bravery of our martyrs,' he said. The minister praised the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu for their strategic vision and operational successes, calling recent military operations a landmark in modern warfare. Science and Technology Minister Khalid Hussain Magsi added that Pakistan's international image had improved after recent military confrontations, and the global community now viewed Pakistan as capable of defending its sovereignty. 'Terrorism that targets children can never be tolerated. Such attackers must face the full force of the law,' he said. Other lawmakers also denounced the attack, calling it further evidence of India's alleged role in destabilising the region. They urged the international community to respond to what they called a growing threat to regional and global peace. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
