Dar pushes diplomacy drive as Kuwait praises Pakistan’s dialogue-led peace efforts

• DPM Ishaq Dar holds key talks with Kuwait’s FM Sheikh Jarrah on regional stability, discussing evolving regional, int’l developments

• Both sides reaffirm diplomacy as path to lasting peace and de-escalation

• Kuwait lauds Pakistan’s mediatory role in US-Iran diplomatic engagement

• Pakistan reaffirms commitment to dialogue-led regional peace framework

 ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, discussing evolving regional and international developments and reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to diplomacy and sustained engagement as the preferred path to lasting peace and stability across the region.

According to a Foreign Office statement, both sides reviewed the prevailing regional situation and stressed the importance of continued diplomatic engagement to advance peace and stability.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to discuss evolving regional and international developments.

FM Sheikh Jarrah appreciated Pakistan’s continued… pic.twitter.com/CBnvw1REKc

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 2, 2026

The Kuwaiti foreign minister appreciated Pakistan’s continued mediatory role and its efforts to facilitate engagement between the United States and Iran, commending its constructive contribution to regional peace and security.

The FO said Dar reiterated Pakistan’s consistent position in support of diplomacy and dialogue as the most viable route to durable peace. Both leaders also expressed hope that ongoing diplomatic initiatives would yield positive outcomes in the near future.

Reaffirming the longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and Kuwait, the two ministers agreed to remain in close contact going forward.

A day earlier, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also received a telephone call from Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, during which both sides discussed the latest regional developments and underlined the need for sustained diplomatic engagement to promote peace and stability. They agreed to maintain close coordination in this regard.

Pakistan’s diplomatic role in US-Iran engagement

Pakistan has recently emerged as a key facilitator in sensitive diplomatic efforts, positioning itself as an “honest broker” amid sharply polarised positions between Washington and Tehran.

Under this evolving diplomatic track, Pakistan played a mediatory role in securing a conditional ceasefire, followed by efforts to create space for structured dialogue between the two sides. Islamabad subsequently hosted high-level negotiations involving US and Iranian delegations in an effort to reduce tensions and explore pathways toward de-escalation, although differences persisted on core issues.

 Dar directs expansion of Pakistan-EU cooperation

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium Raheem Hayat Qureshi called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Raheem Hayat Qureshi, called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today.

Building on the positive momentum of the recent visit of the EU High Representative/Vice-President to Pakistan, DPM/FM directed… pic.twitter.com/3x26gyj5UC

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 2, 2026

The DPM/FM, building on the momentum of the recent visit of the European Union High Representative/Vice-President to Pakistan, directed the ambassador to follow up on the understandings reached during that visit. He also instructed continued efforts to further expand cooperation with the European Union in key areas, including trade, investment, education and people-to-people exchanges.

 Austerity committee directs provinces to enforce measures

Separately, a meeting of the Committee on Monitoring and Implementation of Austerity Measures, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, directed provincial governments to ensure effective implementation of austerity guidelines in coordination with federal authorities.

Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 chaired a meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Austerity Measures today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Committee reviewed ongoing austerity measures in the context… pic.twitter.com/BiAvJtnto3

— Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (@DPM_PK) June 2, 2026

The meeting was attended by the Ministers for Petroleum, Climate Change, Information, and IT & Telecom; SAPM Finance; SAPM to the DPM; secretaries of Commerce, Cabinet, Petroleum, and IT & Telecommunications; and senior provincial officials, according to a Foreign Office spokesperson.

The committee reviewed austerity measures in light of market closing hours and seasonal conditions and approved revised timings as follows: shops, markets, malls and general retail will close at 9:00 pm; restaurants, cafes and eateries at 11:00 pm (takeaway and delivery services exempt); marriage halls and event venues at 10:00 pm (unchanged); while essential services, including pharmacies, hospitals, fuel stations and IT & telecom services, remain exempt.

The committee also approved other agenda items discussed during the meeting.