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Business Recorder
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Pakistan's 9-member delegation leaves for New York on Monday
A nine-member parliamentary delegation led by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will embark on a two-day visit to New York tomorrow (Monday), according to Radio Pakistan. The delegation will present Pakistan's perspective on the recent military clash with India and counter New Delhi's disinformation campaign about the conflict. Earlier, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman and former Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that Pakistan seeks peace but stressed that India's 'new normal' of brinkmanship—such as the 2019 near-war escalation—endangers millions. New Delhi's narrative relies on lies: Bilawal He also warned that unresolved disputes risk triggering a catastrophic nuclear conflict between Pakistan and India. Speaking outside the Foreign Office after receiving a briefing, he added that the international community must understand: that two nuclear-armed rivals cannot afford miscalculations. Islamabad insists it is not the aggressor and will present evidence to foreign governments that Delhi's narrative relies on 'lies.' It Is worth mentioning here that Pakistan had announced a major diplomatic push to counter what it calls India's 'aggressive propaganda' following recent military tensions. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee under former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to coordinate with the world about Indian aggressive postures and hegemonic designs towards Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has tasked Bilawal with leading a high-profile delegation—including senior politicians and diplomats like Sherry Rehman, Hina Rabbani Khar, and ex-envoys Jalil Abbas Jilani and TehminaJanjua—to brief global powers on Kashmir, terrorism, and the Indus Waters Treaty. The team will plead that Delhi's actions, including what Pakistan claims are the 'weaponization' of water resources, are destabilising the region.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Pakistan calls for strengthening existing dialogue frameworks
Pakistan has called for strengthening the existing dialogue frameworks at bilateral, regional, and global levels to make them active and effective, Radio Pakistan reported on Sunday. The call was made by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza while presenting Pakistan's principled stance at the 22nd Shangri-La Security Dialogue 2025 held in Singapore. Emphasizing that prevention of conflict is better than post-crisis efforts, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee said Pakistan wants a global system based on sovereignty and restraint. Balochistan: Terror groups branded as 'Fitna al Hindustan' He said negotiations are indispensable for the security of South Asia. Pointing to recent Indo-Pak tensions, he said India's use of water as a weapon of war is a clear violation of international law. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza stated the Pakistan National Security Committee's categorical position that any attempt to block or divert Pakistan's waters would be considered an act of war. Terming the Kashmir disputes as the root cause of tension between Pakistan and India, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee said resolution of the dispute per the UN resolutions is inevitable for peace in South Asia. He said Pakistan is desirous of lasting peace with India, based on dignity, equality, and mutual respect. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza said Pakistan has been consistently demanding the restoration of a formal dialogue system from India and the international community. He said the situation since the Pahalgam incident is endangering the development of the region. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza said the lack of an effective crisis management system prevents world powers from intervening timely. He said durable crisis management requia res foundation of mutual restraint, recognition of red lines, and equilibrium.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PM amenable to dialogue with ‘misled people' in Balochistan
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is willing to sit across the table with 'those who have been misled… who have been led astray' in Balochistan as he promised 'social and economic justice' to the people of the impoverished province which has been caught up in a spiral of deadly violence since 2006. 'We must strive to win back the people who were misled [by terrorists] to the wrong track. If there are any grievances, they should be resolved through dialogue in the spirit of brotherhood,' he said while referring to chronic grievances in the dirt-poor province which have been exploited by Baloch terrorist groups to promote their violent narrative. The prime minister was addressing a grand jirga in Quetta on Saturday which brought together tribal elders, lawmakers, and key stakeholders for consultations aimed at resolving long-standing issues, particularly those related to security and development. Field Marshal Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir, Baochistan's Acting Governor Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti and high ranking military and civil officials were also in attendance. کوئٹہ: وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا بلوچستان گرینڈ جرگہ سے خطاب! — Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) May 31, 2025 Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome he received at the jirga, the prime minister described Balochistan as 'a beautiful province of brave people and the heart of Pakistan.' There has been an uptick in terrorist violence in the province which civil and military officials have blamed on India. 'The bloodthirsty terrorists, who are against the progress prosperity of Pakistan, are carrying out heinous acts of terrorism at the behest of foreign elements,' Premier Shehbaz said while referring to India. 'They must be stopped. We all must defeat their nefarious designs. If there are shortcomings in our response, these could be addressed with your guidance,' he told the jirga participants. 'All provinces are like brothers and will equally share resources of the country,' PM Shehbaz said, adding that the federal government was spending Rs70 billion on a solarisation project in Balochistan. Similarly, Rs150 billion would be diverted for building N25 highway, which is commonly referred to as the 'bloody highway' due to its precarious condition. Money for these projects would be acquired from the amount which the government was collecting after the drop in the prices of petroleum products in the international market. Prime Minister @CMShehbaz has called upon all stakeholders in Balochistan to join hands with the government and armed forces of Pakistan for lasting peace and prosperity in the province@dpr_gob @PakPMO #RadioPakistan #News — Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) May 31, 2025 The prime minister said that the government would allocate Rs1,000 billion for the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) this year and 25 per cent, or Rs250 billion, from the fund would be for projects in Balochistan. He said federal funds were the right of people of Balochistan and every penny would be spent transparently on the progress and prosperity of the province. He recalled that during his tenure as the chief minister of Punjab, he had allocated 10 per cent quota for students of Balochistan in different schemes of Punjab, including laptop schemes and scholarships in foreign and provincial educational institutions. In the past, Rs2 billion was allocated for a cardiac hospital in Balochistan, he added. The prime minister also recalled that Punjab had agreed to give part of its share from the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award to Balochistan in view of its development needs as the province is the largest in terms of area. 'In today's value, the funds diverted to Balochistan amount to Rs160 billion,' he explained. Read More: PM Shehbaz 'ready for talks' with India on water, trade The NFC award was signed in Lahore in 2010 after three days of discussions among the national leadership, including President Asif Ali Zardari, then prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and Nawaz Sharif, he added. He said that during Nawaz Sharif's tenure as prime minister a lot of development projects were undertaken in Balochistan and President Zardari had initiated Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan package. Talking about the recent conflict with India, Premier Shehbaz said that on the night between May 6 and 7 and May 10 India attacked Pakistan but with the grace of Allah, the armed forces bravely defeated the enemy, who will remember its defeat forever. He thanked people of Pakistan for showing unity and standing shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan Army during the conflict. Read More: India's 'hydro terrorism' untenable: COAS 'As the prime minister I was witness to all the events of the short duration war,' he said, adding that 'as a brave and sagacious leader Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir led Pakistan armed forces to a victory against India and made the nation proud.' He said that the triumph over India was akin to avenging the events of 1971. 'Now the enemy is scared and Pakistan's friendly countries are more confident after Pakistan's military victory over India,' he claimed.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Pakistan to restore full diplomatic ties with Afghanistan
China, which hosted an informal meeting last week between the Pakistani government and the Afghan Taliban administration, said afterward that the two countries planned to upgrade their diplomatic ties. PHOTO: FILE Listen to article Pakistan has decided to upgrade its Chargé d'Affaires in Kabul to the rank of Ambassador, announced Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on X, Radio Pakistan reported on Friday. He expressed confidence that the upgrade would enhance engagement and deepen Pakistan-Afghanistan cooperation in economic, security, counter-terrorism, and trade sectors. Additionally, it is expected to promote further exchanges between the two fraternal countries. Announcing the decision to upgrade diplomatic representation, Dar said bilateral relations had been on a positive trajectory since he visited Kabul with a Pakistani delegation last month. "I am confident this step would further contribute towards enhanced engagement," he said on X. Pakistan-Afghanistan relations are on positive trajectory after my very productive visit to Kabul with Pakistan delegation on 19th April 2025. To maintain this momentum, I am pleased to announce the decision of the Government of Pakistan to upgrade the level of its Chargé… — Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) May 30, 2025 China, which hosted an informal meeting last week between the government and the Afghan Taliban administration, said afterward that the two countries planned to upgrade their diplomatic ties. Pakistan and Afghanistan have had a strained relationship since the Taliban administration took power after the withdrawal of US-led NATO forces. Islamabad says that Islamist militants who launch attacks inside Pakistan use Afghan soil. Kabul denies this, saying such militancy is Pakistan's domestic problem to handle. No country has formally recognised the Taliban administration since it took power, with foreign powers calling for it to change course on women's rights. Pakistan becomes the fourth country after China, UAE and Uzbekistan to designate an ambassador to Kabul. Although those governments say they have not formally recognised the Taliban's government, diplomats and experts say that having an ambassador officially present their credentials represents a step towards recognition.
Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Youm-e-Takbeer: President, PM, and Armed Forces resolve to protect sovereignty
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif renewed on Wednesday the pledge to uphold and safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan. On the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer, President said that Pakistan's nuclear capability continues to serve as a credible minimum deterrent that guarantees peace and ensures 'no one can undermine our sovereignty and national security', as per Radio Pakistan. He said Pakistan does not seek conflict and is committed to the principles of peaceful coexistence and respect for international law. 'Pakistan demonstrated its strategic patience and commitment to peace in the face of recent unprovoked Indian aggression.' In his message, PM Shehbaz honoured the brilliant scientists and engineers who turned the vision and aspirations of the entire nation into reality. 'We commend our valiant armed forces for their unwavering resolve and determination to defend the nation's frontiers against all external and internal threats,' the PM wrote on X. 'In the same spirit of unity and resolve, we pledge to build Pakistan into a strong economic power that would become the envy of the world. InshaAllah!' Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Pakistan, along with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs, also extended heartfelt felicitations to the people of Pakistan. 'Youm-e-Takbeer commemorates the momentous occasion in 1998 when Pakistan emerged as a nuclear power—restoring the strategic balance in South Asia and asserting its sovereign right to self-defence,' the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release today. Youm-e-Takbeer: Sindh govt declares public holiday on May 28 The statement added that this historic achievement epitomizes the nation's resolve, unity, and unwavering pursuit of a dignified and peaceful existence. 'The Armed Forces of Pakistan reiterate their unflinching resolve to defend the motherland against all threats across the full spectrum of conflict. As responsible custodians of the nation's strategic assets, we reaffirm that our nuclear capability remains solely for defensive purposes and stands as a guarantor of peace.'
