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Pakistan's Diplomatic Resurgence: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar's Address to the Pakistani Community

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addressed the Pakistani community at the Consulate General in New York, highlighting Pakistan's diplomatic resurgence on the global stage. He emphasized that the country had emerged from a period of diplomatic isolation and was now witnessing signs of economic revival. Dar called upon the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete steps toward resolving long-standing conflicts, particularly Palestine and the Jammu and Kashmir.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strong relations with both China and the United States, with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stressing that its partnership with Washington should not be seen through the lens of its close ties with Beijing.
  • Pakistan has emerged from a period of diplomatic isolation and is now witnessing signs of economic revival, with inflation declining from 40% to 2.4% as of January 2025.
  • The country is witnessing a diplomatic resurgence, with Pakistan having successfully completed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and its global credit rating agencies acknowledging an improved macroeconomic outlook.
  • Pakistan has reaffirmed its stance that a two-state solution remains the only viable resolution to the Palestinian crisis, and is calling upon the UN and the OIC to take concrete steps toward resolving long-standing conflicts.
  • Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized Pakistan's outreach to Afghanistan to enhance regional connectivity through rail and trade corridors to Central Asia, and has expressed hope that Afghan soil will not be used for terrorism.
  • The country is also committed to the peaceful settlement of disputes, including Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine, and has called for de-escalating the Iran-Israel hostilities.
  • Pakistan is seeking to join the G-20, and is working to resolve the Kashmir issue through diplomatic means, including US mediation if India responds positively.
  • Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has invited the Pakistani diaspora to actively contribute to Pakistan's development, particularly in investment, trade, education, and digital innovation.

Statistics:

  • Inflation in Pakistan has declined from 40% to 2.4% as of January 2025.
  • Pakistan has successfully completed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.
  • The global credit rating agencies have acknowledged Pakistan's improved macroeconomic outlook.
  • Pakistan has downed six Indian aircraft in a decisive response during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos.
  • The Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) had already been dismantled, according to Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
  • The US has not provided evidence against the so-called "TRF" - the outfit India had blamed for the Pahalgam attack in April.

Sources:

  • [Source: Dawn]
  • [Source: Geo News]

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