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Pakistan has condemned a Houthi attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea that killed three Pakistani nationals and injured another. Islamabad is coordinating with Saudi and Yemeni authorities to repatriate the dead and assist the injured citizen.
Israel has voiced concern over the Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact signed in Makkah, calling it a dangerous regional development. The agreement treats an attack on one member as an attack on all three and could reshape security calculations across the Middle East and South Asia.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief over the deadly earthquake in Colombia and conveyed solidarity with the Colombian people. He offered condolences to affected families and said Pakistan stands with Colombia during the disaster.
Pakistan has been excluded from a permanent US programme allowing refundable visa bonds of up to $20,000 for selected business and tourist applicants from 50 countries. Pakistani applicants will continue under standard visa procedures without the additional deposit requirement.
Pakistan has welcomed Kuwait's ratification of a 2023 defence agreement covering military training, joint exercises, technical cooperation and exchanges of expertise. The two governments are expected to begin implementing the pact through closer institutional coordination and a joint military committee.
Kuwait has formally approved a defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan covering military training, intelligence, logistics and technology. A joint committee will oversee annual programmes and the protection of classified information.
Pakistan has condemned Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping, warning that any hostile move against Pakistani maritime interests would be treated as a grave national security concern. Islamabad reaffirmed support for Saudi Arabia while urging respect for international law and safe navigation.
Pakistan and China have urged the United States and Iran to immediately stop hostilities and return to talks amid renewed Gulf tensions. The appeal followed Ishaq Dar’s meeting with Wang Yi in Shanghai, where both sides also reviewed CPEC 2.0 and wider bilateral cooperation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the kingdom’s security. The statement follows renewed Yemen-related escalation and Pakistan’s earlier backing of Saudi Arabia at the UN Security Council.
Pakistan has urged restraint and de-escalation after renewed US-Iran tensions raised fears of a wider Middle East crisis. The Foreign Office called on all sides to respect commitments under the Islamabad MoU and pursue diplomacy.
Pakistan and Qatar have launched fresh diplomatic contacts with the US and Iran to prevent renewed strikes from spiraling into a wider regional war. Pakistani sources say the Islamabad MoU remains a viable framework despite rising tensions and public doubts from Washington.
Pakistan has told the UN that the Islamabad Memorandum remains a major diplomatic success and a practical framework for US-Iran dialogue. Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said Islamabad will continue efforts to prevent escalation and support regional peace through negotiations.
