September 9, 2026

Iftikhar will take over from Amna Baloch, Pakistan’s 33rd foreign secretary, who is due to retire next week.

Sanitization operations are currently underway in the area to locate and eliminate any remaining terrorists, ISPR said.

Von der Leyen is expected to announce an age limit, although officials have provided few details, including whether restrictions would apply only to social media or also to other platforms such as gaming apps.