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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, addressing parliamentarians from across the world at an international conference on Wednesday, said cowardly acts would not shake Pakistan&rsquo;s resolve against terrorism. He was speaking at the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers&rsquo; Conference (ISC) held at Pakistan&rsquo;s capital, Islamabad, according to a press release issued by Pakistan&rsquo;s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 672px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=e30%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1988549845091762214&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=c22b723185f45f52bf63f64329199b676d12b8d1&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px"></iframe></div></div>Speaking about the recent terror incidents, Dar said, &ldquo;Just yesterday, we witnessed two heinous acts of terrorism in Wana and Islamabad, resulting in loss of fifteen precious lives.&rdquo; He said, &ldquo;We categorically reject acts of terrorism in all forms and manifestations, whether these take place in Islamabad, or anywhere else in the world.&rdquo; &ldquo;We strongly condemn this heinous act of violence and extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. Let me be clear: these cowardly acts will never shake or weaken our national resolve.&rdquo;<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-1" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 576px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-1&features=e30%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1988558728501788922&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=c22b723185f45f52bf63f64329199b676d12b8d1&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px"></iframe></div></div>&ldquo;If anything, they reaffirm our conviction that dialogue, understanding, and partnership are the only sustainable paths to peace and security,&rdquo; Dar added. Dialogue and cooperation&nbsp;He told the audience that their participation proved that dialogue and cooperation among nations were the surest path to peace and progress. Dar said that the conference &ldquo;marks another milestone in Pakistan&rsquo;s sustained efforts to advance peace, security, and development through multilateralism.&rdquo; He said, &ldquo;It is also a moment to celebrate parliamentary diplomacy as the voice of the people in global affairs.&rdquo; &lsquo;Parliamentary diplomacy complements traditional diplomacy&rsquo;The Pakistani foreign minister stated that &ldquo;diplomacy today extends beyond ministries and diplomatic missions. It increasingly draws strength from public awareness and growing parliamentary engagement, while remaining firmly grounded in our national and strategic interests.&rdquo; &ldquo;Parliamentary diplomacy complements traditional diplomacy by bringing the perspectives of people&rsquo;s representatives into international discourse.&rdquo; Dar said, &ldquo;By engaging with peers across borders, parliamentarians share experiences, exchange ideas, and discuss the application of fundamental principles of governance, rights, and democracy.&rdquo; &ldquo;These interactions inform national foreign policies, strengthen interstate relations, and enrich global cooperation; ensuring that diplomacy reflects the aspirations, values, and interests of citizens worldwide.&rdquo; &lsquo;Regional connectivity&rsquo;&nbsp;The Pakistani foreign minister said, &ldquo;Through regional connectivity, trade facilitation, and investment partnerships, our economies can move towards growth and shared prosperity.&rdquo; &ldquo;We meet at a time of profound global transformation. Old certainties are fading; trust in multilateral institutions is under strain. Geopolitical rivalries, economic divides, climate crises, terrorism, and widening inequalities threaten the cooperative spirit that sustained peace for past many decades.&rdquo; &ldquo;At such a moment, forums like this conference carry exceptional significance,&rdquo; the Pakistani foreign minister stressed. &ldquo;This reminds us that multilateralism must not only be preserved &mdash; it must be revitalized through openness, inclusion, and the active participation of people&rsquo;s representatives.&rdquo; He added, &ldquo;This is how we can rebuild trust in international cooperation based on dialogue, diplomacy, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.&rdquo; &lsquo;Peace, Security, and Development&rsquo;Speaking at the theme of the conference, &ldquo;Peace, Security, and Development,&rdquo; Dar said, &ldquo;at both domestic and international levels, peace enables growth, development sustains peace, and security and cooperation fortify the foundations for progress.&rdquo; He said, &ldquo;Peace and security are not abstract ideals, they are essential conditions for human progress.&rdquo; Dar said, &ldquo;The persistence of conflicts and unresolved disputes continue to cast long shadows over our shared aspirations.&rdquo; &ldquo;These challenges transcend borders, demanding collective resolve and coordinated action; No nation, no matter how strong or self-reliant, can confront these alone.&rdquo; &ldquo;One of the major global challenges of our time is terrorism,&rdquo; he said, adding, &ldquo;Pakistan has been a bulwark against this menace that does not recognize any boundary, religion, gender, ethnicity or race.&rdquo; &lsquo;Preferred instrument&rsquo;&nbsp;Dar said, &ldquo;Pakistan&rsquo;s foreign policy is firmly anchored in the principles of the Charter of the United Nations &mdash; sovereign equality, peaceful settlement of disputes, non-interference, and friendly relations among nations.&rdquo; &ldquo;Dialogue has always been our preferred instrument for stability and progress. We have consistently advocated for regional cooperation, conflict prevention, and equitable development as the foundations of a peaceful world order.&rdquo; &ldquo;Our decades-long commitment to multilateralism reflects Pakistan&rsquo;s enduring belief that dialogue, not discord, must define humanity&rsquo;s future,&rdquo; he added. &ldquo;Pakistan&rsquo;s experience uniquely positions it as a bridge between the Global South and Global North, and between regions and civilizations.&rdquo; &lsquo;Dialogue and cooperation&rsquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;Let us reaffirm our faith in dialogue and cooperation. Let us demonstrate that parliaments and governments, working together, can rebuild trust in multilateralism and renew hope in collective action,&rdquo; said Dar. Pakistan stands ready to continue serving as a bridge-builder; uniting regions, amplifying the voices of the developing world, and promoting peace through justice and dialogue. &ldquo;People-centered diplomacy ensures that peace dividends reach citizens, that development is inclusive, and that international cooperation is measured by human progress, not just political agreements,&rdquo; he added. The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers&rsquo; Conference embodies that approach; diplomacy rooted in representation, anchored in accountability, and driven by empathy, the Pakistan foreign minister said.

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Emphasizes dialogue, multilateral cooperation, and parliamentary diplomacy at the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference, highlighting peace, security, development, regional connectivity, counterterrorism, and people-centered diplomacy as foundations for global cooperation and trust-building.

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Cowardly acts won’t shake resolve against terrorism: Pakistan’s minister