Information Divsion PAREP Washington

Information Division Embassy of Pakistan Washington DC

[Shehbaz Sharif @CMShehbaz]

The recent surge in violence in the Middle East is a stark reminder of the dangers associated with a tenuous ceasefire and the unbearable consequences it may lead to. As we work earnestly and painstakingly, together with our brothers and partners, to find a peaceful diplomatic solution to the conflict, and especially when the final objective is just about to be achieved, we sincerely urge all sides to exercise restraint and give peace a little more chance. Let us continue to remain on the path of peace and diplomacy which have bright prospects of success instead of violence and destruction!

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan @ForeignOfficePk]

🇵🇰 Youm-e-Takbeer 28 May, is more than a date, it’s a declaration written in the courage of a nation. A declaration that our sovereignty is non-negotiable. That our unity cannot be broken. That our commitment to peace, for our region and beyond will never waver.

Today, we stand together as one people, honoring the past and building toward a future worthy of every sacrifice made.

Long Live Pakistan 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

#PakistanZindabad #YoumeTakbeer

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan @ForeignOfficePk]

🔊PR No.1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

Official Response to CBS Report on Iranian Aircraft in Pakistan
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[PressWing Washington @PressWing123]

On the First Anniversary of Marka-e-Haq 2025, this special song honors the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of Pakistan’s armed forces and the resilient nation they defend.
#پاک_افواج_بنیان_مرصوص

[Pakistan Consulate General New York @PakinNewYork]

1st Commemoration of Marka-e-Haq 2025, honoring the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve of our armed forces and the nation.

A tribute to the spirit that safeguards Pakistan’s sovereignty and strengthens our unity.

Pakistan Hamesha Zindabad.

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan @ForeignOfficePk]

🔊 Message to the Nation by Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on First Anniversary of Marka-e-Haq

[Pakistan Embassy US @PakinUSA]

A powerful tribute to courage, sacrifice, and national resolve. 🇵🇰

Watch the special documentary marking the 1st Anniversary of Marka-e-Haq 2025, honoring the unwavering spirit of Pakistan’s armed forces and the resilience of the nation. #MarkaEHaq

https://t.co/ucec8GSFvv

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan @ForeignOfficePk]

🔊PR No.1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

Statement by the Spokesperson
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[Attaullah Tarar @TararAttaullah]

The inhuman violent spate of deliberate targeting of innocent civilians by Afghans Taliban regime in border districts of KP is unacceptable, insidious and reflective of their barbaric nature towards human life. Resorting to targeting civilian areas after being comprehensively beaten on ground by proud security forces of Pakistan and having no courage to face them is not only despicable but also speaks volumes of the low moral character of the regime leaders.

Yesterday’s press statement of Deputy Commissioner Bajaur (attached) highlights that only in Bajour District, nine civilians including six innocent children and women have embraced Shahdat and twelve (including seven women and one minor) were injured, due to the unprovoked and criminal targeting of civilian population by Afghan Taliban and their Indian backed proxy Fitna Al Khwarij.

Today again, unfortunately three civilians while playing cricket were injured due to the blatant and shameless quadcopter targeting by Fitna al Khwarij.

Conversely, Afghan Taliban regime so called representatives continue to lay frivolous false allegations of deliberate targeting of civilians by Pakistan. It has been reported with a lot of clarity and evidence that Pakistan targets only terrorist infrastructure and information has been always promptly and transparently shared with the public, whenever Pakistan targets terrorist hideouts and support infrastructure under areas controlled by Afghan Taliban regime, while taking great care for any sort of civilian damage.

Pakistan fight against Kharji terrorists, their sponsors and abettors remained based on truth, principals, honour, resolve and faith viz the Kharjis and their Indian backed abettors whose unholy fight and death both are resigned in shame, duplicity, greed and evil.

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan @ForeignOfficePk]

U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today. Discussions covered recent regional developments.

DPM/FM underscored Pakistan’s consistent emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable means to address challenges and achieve lasting regional peace and stability.

He stressed the need for engagement between the United States and Iran, urged both sides to consider extending the ceasefire, and to give dialogue and diplomacy a chance.

Cd’A Baker conveyed U.S. appreciation for Pakistan’s constructive and positive role in promoting regional peace and facilitating dialogue.

[Attaullah Tarar @TararAttaullah]

The situation as it stands at 1930 PST

1. Formal response from Iranian side about confirmation of delegation to attend Islamabad Peace Talks is still awaited.

2. ⁠Pakistan as the mediator is in constant touch with Iranians and pursuing the path of diplomacy and dialogue.

3. Ceasefire ends at 4:50 am PST, 22 April. Decision from Iran to attend the talks before the end of two weeks ceasefire is critical.

4. ⁠Pakistan has made sincere efforts to convince the Iranian leadership to participate in the second round of talks and these efforts continue.

[Khurram Schehzad @kschehzad]

🇵🇰 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆, 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

See key latest developments below: from diplomacy to global engagement, macro stability, external surpluses, and global giants entering - the shift is becoming more evident.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

#PakistanRising 🇵🇰 #EconomicRecovery #ExternalSurplus #InvestorConfidence #EmergingMarkets #GrowthMomentum #FutureOfPakistan

@Financegovpk
@StateBank_Pak @ForeignOfficePk @PakPMO @GovtofPakistan @MoIB_Official

[Information Divsion PAREP Washington @InfoPakDC]

Pakistan is considering financing from both countries and banks as options to maintain foreign-exchange reserve levels amid soaring oil prices https://t.co/kK7T4HPe4x

[Information Divsion PAREP Washington @InfoPakDC]

Pakistan says all options on table for funding, weighs strategic fuel reserve https://t.co/H1gprUUJww

[Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan @Financegovpk]

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb attended a dinner hosted by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Mr. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, in Washington, D.C.

[Khurram Schehzad @kschehzad]

𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 - 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 🇵🇰

Fitch Ratings affirms Pakistan ratings at B- with 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸, reflecting strengthening fundamentals and policy continuity.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
• Improved fiscal discipline & macroeconomic stability
• IMF programme anchoring sustained reforms
• $1.2bn tranche expected following board approval
• FX reserves strengthening external resilience
• Policy rate cut to 10.5% supporting growth & confidence

𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴:
• GDP growth projected at 3.1% (FY26)
• Inflation expected to remain manageable at 7.9%
• Fiscal deficit contained at 5.3% of GDP
• Current account deficit modest at 1.1%

𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱:
Pakistan continues to advance on a path of stability, reform, and sustainable growth while maintaining resilience against external challenges.

​#PakistanEconomy #FitchRatings #EconomicStability #IMF #PakistanProgress

@Financegovpk @StateBank_Pak @FitchRatings @PakPMO @GovtofPakistan @MoIB_Official

[Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan @Financegovpk]

Finance Minister Meets CEO of Saudi Fund for Development

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Mr. Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026.

The Finance Minister thanked Mr. Al-Marshad for the Saudi Fund for Development’s continued support and its ongoing and future development cooperation with the Government of Pakistan.

Senator Aurangzeb also recalled his recent meeting with the Finance Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia prior to his departure for Washington, D.C., noting that the interaction was productive and reflected the strength of bilateral relations.

The two sides discussed the implications of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on global energy security and its potential economic impact. The Finance Minister expressed hope for an early resolution of the conflict and emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

The meeting reaffirmed the strong and longstanding partnership between the two countries and their shared commitment to further strengthening economic and development cooperation.

[Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan @Financegovpk]

Finance Minister Meets U.S. Trade Representative to Discuss Trade and Investment Cooperation

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Ambassador Jamieson Greer, on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026.

The Finance Minister underscored the importance of strengthening Pakistan-United States economic relations, particularly through enhanced trade and investment flows. He emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to fostering a conducive business environment and improving market access to support sustainable economic partnerships.

Both sides engaged in constructive discussions on advancing bilateral trade and investment, including exploring opportunities to expand market access for exports, facilitate greater investment flows, and deepen commercial linkages between the two countries.

The two sides expressed satisfaction over the steady progress in ongoing trade negotiations and acknowledged the positive momentum in bilateral economic engagement. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening cooperation, with a focus on achieving mutually beneficial outcomes and supporting long-term economic growth.

[Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan @Financegovpk]

Finance Minister Meets Tsutomu Yamamoto, Managing Director MIGA, to Discuss Trade Finance and Investment Facilitation

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Mr. Tsutomu Yamamoto, Managing Director of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026.

The Finance Minister welcomed MIGA’s proposed short-term trade finance facility of up to USD 500 million, underscoring its importance in supporting the financing of critical imports, including food, fertilizer, energy, and essential machinery. He emphasized the need for expediting progress on the facility to ensure timely support for Pakistan’s external financing requirements.

The Finance Minister also acknowledged the ongoing arbitration cases and their associated financial implications. He expressed confidence that MIGA’s neutral facilitation would contribute towards achieving amicable resolutions, while safeguarding investor confidence and protecting national interests.

Underscoring the Government’s commitment to fostering sustainable investment and maintaining economic stability, the Finance Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to continue working closely with MIGA to promote a conducive investment environment.

[Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan @Financegovpk]

Finance Minister Meets Google Vice President to Discuss AI Development and Digital Transformation

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a productive meeting with Ambassador Karan Bhatia, Vice President and Global Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google, on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026.

During the meeting, the Finance Minister appreciated Google’s ongoing initiatives in Pakistan, particularly its training and capacity-building programs in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). He also commended the company on the landmark development of local assembly of Google Chromebooks in Pakistan and its decision to open an office in the country in July 2026.

The two sides discussed ongoing and new initiatives being pursued by Google in partnership with the Government of Pakistan to promote AI development and its integration across key sectors of the economy, including agriculture and manufacturing.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening collaboration in support of Pakistan’s broader digital transformation agenda.