Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar undertook an extensive schedule of international engagements in 2025, completing a total of 43 foreign tours, according to a report aired by 24NewsHD TV. These visits included official state trips, private engagements, and diplomatic stopovers, highlighting Pakistan’s proactive foreign policy outreach during the year.

Sources familiar with the matter told the channel that Saudi Arabia emerged as the most frequently visited destination. Ishaq Dar travelled to the Kingdom seven times in 2025, underlining the strategic, economic, and political importance of Pakistan’s ties with Riyadh. Saudi Arabia remains a key partner for Pakistan in areas ranging from economic cooperation to regional diplomacy.

Beyond Saudi Arabia, the deputy prime minister made four visits each to Turkiye, Azerbaijan, and the United Arab Emirates. These repeated visits reflect Pakistan’s focus on strengthening relations with friendly and influential regional states. Turkiye and Azerbaijan are considered close allies, while the UAE plays a significant role in trade, investment, and the Pakistani expatriate workforce.

The sources further revealed that Ishaq Dar visited the United States three times during the year. These visits are seen as part of ongoing efforts to maintain diplomatic engagement with Washington on political, economic, and regional security matters. Afghanistan was also visited three times, signaling Pakistan’s continued diplomatic involvement in regional stability and cross-border issues.

China, Pakistan’s long-standing strategic partner, was another key destination. Ishaq Dar travelled to China three times in 2025, and during one of these visits, he also went to Hong Kong. These trips are widely viewed as part of Pakistan’s efforts to deepen economic cooperation and advance discussions linked to regional connectivity and development.

In addition, the deputy prime minister visited Iran, Malaysia, and Qatar twice each over the year. He also made single visits to several other countries, including Turkmenistan, Bahrain, Belgium, Russia, the United Kingdom, Belarus, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, and Egypt. This broad geographic spread highlights Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement across the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, and South Asia.

The diplomatic activity was not limited to the foreign minister alone. According to sources, Foreign Secretary Amina Baloch undertook close to 12 foreign tours during the same period, reflecting sustained engagement at the senior bureaucratic level. Meanwhile, Special Representative for Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq Khan made over six foreign visits, including four trips to Afghanistan and one visit each to Iran and Russia.

Overall, the data indicates that 2025 was a particularly active year for Pakistan’s foreign diplomacy. Frequent high-level visits suggest an emphasis on strengthening bilateral ties, addressing regional challenges, and maintaining Pakistan’s presence on key international platforms.