Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized Pakistan's steadfast support for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) during a meeting with its Secretary-General Golam Sarwar in Islamabad.

The discussion focused on revitalizing regional cooperation to enhance connectivity, sustainable development, and collective well-being in South Asia.

Dar highlighted the region's demographic and economic potential while acknowledging challenges like India-Pakistan tensions that have stalled Saarc summits since 2014.Sarwar appreciated Pakistan's role in promoting peace and thanked the foreign minister for consistent support.Separately, Dar met with Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Nepal, Aamir Khan, to strengthen bilateral ties through trade, tourism, and education.The article underscores Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to advance regional collaboration despite ongoing geopolitical hurdles.