Ishaq Dar emphasizes Pakistan’s dedication to upholding constitutional stability
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, speaking to the media in London, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to constitutional stability, noting, “There is no need for a 27th constitutional amendment, as we are still implementing the 26th.”
During his three-day UK visit aimed at strengthening Pakistan-UK ties, Ishaq Dar highlighted the nation’s economic progress and expressed satisfaction over recent improvements.
On regional security, he accused India of verbally violating the recent ceasefire while emphasizing Pakistan’s vigilance.
“Pakistan is a peaceful, peace-loving nation,” he said, adding, “We seek friendly relations with our neighbors.”
He also noted improved relations with Afghanistan and Iran, quoting an Iranian official who described Pakistan as their “true friend.”
Regarding India, Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan’s peaceful stance but warned, “If India poses a threat, we will respond with full force.”
Ishaq Dar, during his UK visit, lauded the land records digitisation and the incorporation of passport services, highlighting the launch of a pilot project by the Punjab Land Record Authority and the One Window Operation by IMPASS at the Pakistan High Commission in London, calling this a positive step to boost Pakistan-UK relations.
Ishaq Dar also proposed the development of an airport in Mirpur, modeled after Sialkot Airport, and made British parliamentarians sure that Pakistan is ready to purchase land for the project.
The visit highlights Ishaq Dar’s contributions to boost Pakistan-UK relations, indicating the improvement in country’s economy, and assuring UK that Pakistan is having rapid development in different sectors, and is ready to defend external threats to being an independent nation.
Earlier before his UK visit, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) that approved 28 major development projects across Pakistan.
