Ishaq Dar in New York

Updated: 12:02 PM PKT — May 29, 2026

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington today, the Foreign Office confirmed. Discussions are expected to focus on the Middle East, a review of bilateral ties, and exploring ways to enhance cooperation. The visit underscores Pakistan’s active diplomatic role in mediating between Washington and Tehran amid a fragile ceasefire, which has been strained by recent limited military exchanges in the region, including an Iranian attack on a US base in Kuwait.

Updated: 10:30 AM PKT — May 29, 2026

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Washington on Friday for meetings with US Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Marco Rubio. According to the Foreign Office, the discussions will focus on reviewing bilateral relations and strengthening cooperation in key sectors.

The visit occurs as Islamabad is reportedly attempting to negotiate a peace pact between the US and Iran. US and Iranian negotiators are said to be close to a 60-day ceasefire extension deal, which awaits approval from US President Donald Trump. While US sources report an agreement has been reached on a memorandum, Iranian sources state the text has not been finalized.

Updated: 12:55 AM PKT — May 29, 2026

Continuing his diplomatic engagements in New York, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He also attended a dinner hosted for ambassadors from Arab, Islamic, and European nations.

Addressing the Pakistani-American community, Dar highlighted Pakistan’s progress towards economic stability under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, citing decreased inflation, improved credit ratings, and rising investor confidence. He stated the government is focused on an export-based growth model and formally invited the diaspora to invest in the country, calling them a valuable national asset.

Updated: 11:33 PM PKT — May 28, 2026

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New York. During the meeting, both leaders agreed on promoting regional peace, a multilateral system, and a rules-based global order.

Earlier, addressing the Group of Friends on Global Governance at the United Nations Headquarters, Dar said that Pakistan and China support a just and comprehensive global system. He described China as a symbol of stability in global affairs and a strong partner for developing countries, adding that Pakistan fully supports the Chinese President’s Global Governance Initiative as the world faces multiple interconnected crises.

Updated: 10:01 PM PKT — May 28, 2026

Pakistan’s Foreign Office has confirmed that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will travel to Washington for an official visit to meet with his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio. A statement from the ministry said the talks will cover bilateral relations and the regional and global situation.

The discussions are set to focus on enhancing cooperation in key sectors and promoting peace and stability in the region. The Foreign Office added that the visit reflects efforts to further strengthen the long-standing relationship between Pakistan and the United States, and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to promoting regional peace through dialogue and diplomacy.

Updated: 9:00 PM PKT — May 28, 2026

While in New York, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and attended a dinner with ambassadors from Arab, Islamic, and European nations.

Addressing the Pakistani-American community, Dar stated that Pakistan is moving towards economic stability under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, citing lower inflation and improved credit ratings as positive indicators. He said the government is pursuing an export-based economic growth model and invited the community to invest in Pakistan, calling them a “valuable asset” to the country.