In June 2020, I wrote about India’s next attack. Now that it has happened, I invite you to read it, to try to understand why this attack is happening, and why it already is and will remain unlike any previous conflict in this region.

Many congrats to the brilliant new cohort of @NatGeo’s Young Explorers, especially the two Pakistanis among them: Hassaan Tauseef, and Mohebullah Naveed. news.nationalgeographic.org/…

"For over two decades, in different roles, I have seen Pakistan as a source of solidarity and solutions." UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres appealed for an end to the US-Iran war and the toll it has taken on global trade, during an official visit to Pakistan.

🇦🇿🇵🇰 Standing with Pakistan — today and always. Today, at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM 2026) in Warsaw, I raised Pakistan’s legitimate security and human rights concerns, including the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indus Waters Treaty, and the recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The brotherly friendship between Azerbaijan and Pakistan is rooted in mutual solidarity, trust and unwavering support. Wherever we are and whatever international platform we stand on, we will continue to defend Pakistan’s legitimate and just position and stand by our Pakistani brothers. 🇦🇿🤝🇵🇰 #Azerbaijan and #Pakistan — brothers always.

For over two decades in different roles, I have seen Pakistan as a source of solidarity & solutions. But what has always stood out to me is the resilience of the Pakistani people & their determination to build a better future. My message is simple: The @UN stands with the people of Pakistan. And I thank the Pakistani people for standing up for the world.

Over many years, I have admired the Pakistani people: generous, resilient, compassionate & steadfast in the face of immense challenges. I am deeply honoured by Pakistan’s recognition today of the work of @UN. I am grateful & accept this award on behalf of the women & men of the United Nations – serving around the world & here in Pakistan.

For over two decades in different roles, I have seen #Pakistan as a source of solidarity and solutions. Pakistan has shown that, even in difficult circumstances, compassion and responsibility must go hand-in-hand. - @antonioguterres' full remarks: un.org/sg/en/content/sg/pres…

Statement by Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan at the Eighth Meeting of the Moscow Format

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Office of the Spokesperson) Joint Statement: Emergency Meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defense Riyadh – 5 October 2026 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Republic of Türkiye convened an emergency meeting of the Strategic-Political and Defense Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defense in Riyadh on 5 October 2026 to address the security developments and threats facing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As part of the institutional development of the Makkah Alliance for Defense, the Committee decided to appoint His Excellency Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood (Ret.) of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as the first Secretary-General for a three-year term. The Parties welcomed His Excellency, wished him every success in the discharge of his duties, and expressed their confidence in his contribution to advancing the Alliance and achieving its objectives. The Parties also condemned in the strongest terms the attempted targeting of Makkah and Madinah, as well as the continuing attacks targeting cities and civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom, reaffirming their unequivocal rejection of any attack or threat against the Kingdom’s security and territorial integrity. The Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Türkiye commended the vigilance and readiness of the Saudi Armed Forces, as well as the professionalism and high level of competence they have demonstrated in countering the threats and attacks facing the Kingdom and in safeguarding its security and territorial integrity. The Committee reviewed the outcomes of the political and military consultations preceding the meeting and approved the recommendations submitted to it, affirming that the Makkah Alliance for Defense embodies a firm commitment to collective defense and a unified position in confronting threats. The Committee decided to move immediately to the practical implementation of the collective defense commitments and to take the necessary measures to provide the agreed military forces and capabilities and ensure their rapid deployment in the Kingdom, in accordance with the approved arrangements and the national legislation of the Parties, thereby enhancing readiness, military integration, and the collective capacity to confront and counter threats. The Parties affirmed that the security of each Party is an integral part of the collective security of the three countries, and that translating the Makkah Agreement for Joint Defense into practical measures demonstrates the credibility of the commitment to collective defense, strengthens the effectiveness of deterrence, and reaffirms the unity and determination of our three countries to defend their security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement. Riyadh October 5,2026 275/2026 See less

🔊 PR No. 2️⃣7️⃣4️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Curtain Raiser: Visit of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to Pakistan (6-8 October 2026) 🔗⬇️

🔊 PR No. 2️⃣7️⃣3️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Curtain Raiser: Meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee (SPDC) under the Makkah Agreement 🔗⬇️

3 am at Parliament House. Sorry to say, despite 4 drafts that we had closed with all our principals and then again reopened to accommodate the PTI’s changes, talks collapsed on the KP government’s unilateral refusal to sign the afternoon’s pre-agreed draft on counter terrorism cooperation with the Centre. Terrorism is a core issue for the @PPP_Org. We lost more workers and Pakistan’s iconic prime minister Shaheed Benazir to terrorists who are amassing in critical cohorts in a province that is at war but has other political priorities. The idea was to bring the province on board on all CT actions. As a negotiating team we had repeatedly asked for the prov govt KP to be in the talks along with senior federal leadership of the PTI but the CM or cabinet reps did not turn up. If they had a viable draft they should have shown up themselves or communicated it to their committee over the two days, without constant reversals. No point presenting new drafts on social media after refusing to show up or sabotaging their own teams by broadcasting messages that subvert the process. In negotiations all over the world, timing and trust are key tests of confidence building. Had the province invested in building a mature working relationship with the federal authorities, or even been guided by some of their seniors in Islamabad, a crucial beginning could have been made. Nothing would have been unilateral. Instead of taking the opportunity the PPP-Govt team offered them to unlock the blind alley they have taken themselves into, their Peshawar government began dictating terms after 8.30 pm when all but final agreements had been signed. That is when the arbitrary spiral into amateur hour began. I have never in my 25 years in parliament seen such a reckless squandering of an opening to begin political CBMs, and to bring stability to Pakistan after years of bitter political division. Want to thank @BBhuttoZardari, @PresOfPakistan for trying hard to create this space, and giving us all this opportunity; @CMShehbaz and @AyazSadiq122 @MohsinnaqviC42 for staying patient through it all and to rest of our teams for staying focused in the face of constant reversals. Even before Sunday break of dawn, we did not walk away or close the doors. We waited until they stopped coming back. Thanks especially to all the hard-working journalists who stayed up night and day with us at the NA. We really went more than half way. The rest could have followed.

The KP Government had agreed to sign a written agreement and submit an implementation plan within 72 hours, covering • Reconsideration of the Police Act 2026 in light of the security situation and the need to protect security matters from political interference • Preventing terrorists from operating freely or finding safe havens in the province • Unequivocal condemnation of TTP/TTA and all other terrorist groups • Support for the national policy on Afghan refugees, including repatriation and dismantling Afghan camps in KP • No contact with the Interim Afghan Government • Substantial funding for counterterrorism operations and the police • Full provincial ownership of counterterrorism measures and stronger cooperation with the Armed Forces • Decisions on counterterrorism in the former FATA and merged districts • Implementation of the National Action Plan Last night, during the final phase of negotiations, the KP Government backed out of these commitments. Security must not be politicised while the province is at War

یادگار فتح پر عوام کا جمِ غفیر، پاکستان سے محبت کا والہانہ اظہار ، شہری جوق در جوق یادگار فتح پر پہنچے۔ یادگار فتح پر عوام کا بے مثال جوش، شہریوں نے منفی سیاست اور احتجاج کی سیاست مسترد کر دی۔ پاکستان سے محبت اور قومی جذبے کی شاندار جھلک۔ 🇵🇰

بہت ہی اعلٰی تقریب، یادگار فتح کی رونمائی میں نوجوانوں نے بھرپور شرکت کی۔ یادگار فتح کی رونمائی ہر پاکستانی کے لیے باعث مسرت ہے۔ ہمیں فخر ہے اپنی فتح پر اور اپنی افواج پر الحمدللہ 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

شکریہ اسلام آباد یادگار فتح 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

Right of Reply by First Secretary Sarfaraz Ahmed Gohar, In Response to Remarks of Indian Representative During General Debate of Third Committee of UNGA81 (2nd October 2026)* ********* Madam Chair, I have requested the floor to exercise my delegation’s Right of Reply in response to the frivolous remarks made by the representative of India concerning Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and my country. 2. Pakistan categorically rejects India's futile attempts to dismiss the Jammu and Kashmir dispute as a so-called internal matter. Jammu and Kashmir is an internationally recognized disputed territory, and its final status remains to be determined in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiri people, as enshrined in numerous resolutions of the United Nations Security Council, which guarantee the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. India is in gross violation of its international legal obligations by persistently failing and refusing to implement these immutable Security Council resolutions. Jammu and Kashmir never was, neither is, nor will ever be a so-called inalienable part of India. India must comply with its international obligations to settle the dispute in accordance with the Security Council resolutions and stop suppressing the rights and freedoms of people in the occupied territory under its illegal control. Madam Chair, 3. Alongside Indian state terrorism in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, under the BJP-led government, discrimination and violence against religious minorities including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and other vulnerable communities have also become rampant and systemic. Incidents of religiously motivated violence, hate speech, discriminatory practices and attacks on places of worship are common occurrence In India today. Centuries old mosques are being razed to the ground under state patronage. 4. No amount of obfuscation, denials or finger pointing can hide these facts. The world needs no lectures from such a serial violator of international law and a gross abuser of human rights. 5. In Pakistan, a thriving democracy that embraces diversity and plurality, all our citizens including minorities enjoy all their constitutionally guaranteed rights and freedoms. This is in stark contrast to the appalling situation in Indian state and society that has been consumed by Hindutva extremism, bigotry, hegemonic designs and plain hubris 6. India’s use of the terrorism bogey and crying victim is fooling no one. India is a perpetrator of state terrorism in occupied Jammu and Kashmir; and India is a state sponsor of terrorism that is taking the lives of Pakistani law enforcement personnel and citizens. India is actively aiding, abetting and financing terrorist groups against Pakistan. Indian terrorism has even reached North American shores. Madam Chair, 7. Pakistan remains firmly committed to dialogue, diplomacy and peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. India would be well advised to also follow that path in the interest of regional peace, security and stability, and the prosperity and well being of the over 1.5 billion humanity that resides in South Asia. I thank you. ***********

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says a strategic defense meeting with Saudi Arabia will be held in Riyadh next week, following recent attacks on the Kingdom.

Pakistan's Foreign Secretary-designate Asim Iftikhar Ahmad @Asimiahmad explains his country's role at the UN and how Islamabad helped build rare consensus on the Security Council despite deep global divisions. #UN #Pakistan #Iran #Gaza #Heat

Pakistan's Foreign Secretary-designate Asim Iftikhar Ahmad @Asimiahmad says his country's relationship with China has no parallel, describing it as going beyond strategic ties between governments to include people-to-people contact, deep trust and mutual confidence. #Heat

India's media spent 24 hours building the perfect villain: SSG commando, Musharraf's bodyguard, Pahalgam mastermind, 13 kills. The only detail they didn't check was whether he was alive. He was. He came to Islamabad to say so, and the room couldn't stop laughing.