Pakistan’s top diplomat heads to UK for high-stakes talks

Pakistan’s most senior diplomat, Ishaq Dar, will begin a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom on Monday, where he is scheduled to meet with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and other senior officials. The trip is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries, with discussions expected to focus on trade, climate change, and regional security. Dar’s itinerary includes talks with British lawmakers and business leaders, according to official sources. The visit comes at a time when both nations are seeking to deepen cooperation on shared global challenges. No formal agreements have been announced ahead of the trip, but analysts say the meetings could lay the groundwork for future collaboration. Dar, who also serves as Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, is expected to return to Islamabad at the end of the week. Further details of the discussions have not been made public.