Baqir Sajjad Syed is the Foreign Affairs and National Security Correspondent for Dawn. His career of over 25 years spans print and broadcast journalism. He is a former UN Reham al-Farah Fellow and held a Pakistan Fellowship at the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington, DC. He tweets @baqirsajjad
Rezaei is not just the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, he is also the supreme leader’s representative,
Published11 Aug, 202606:47am
• Dar briefs Iranian counterpart on Makkah Joint Defence Agreement; receives update on Hormuz talks with Oman • Tehran doesn’
Published11 Aug, 202606:47am
Hardline consensus on Hormuz remains intact, but the person now responsible for translating that consensus into policy carries considerably greater military authority, political experience and institutional weight.
Published10 Aug, 202607:12pm
Says Oman, other "brotherly states" leading different aspects of diplomacy; insists Islamabad is focused on settlement rather than "individual symptoms of crisis".
Updated07 Aug, 202608:07am
A diplomatic source says both Ghalibaf and Araghchi have been asked to come as soon as possible for discussions on regional and international developments.
Published04 Aug, 202607:13am
• ISPR chief says an overhaul is overdue, but leaves it up to politicians • Insists four-province structure should be reviewed
Published01 Aug, 202605:35am
Condemns attacks by non-state actors against kingdom; stresses Islamabad will honour defence commitments with Gulf partners.
Published31 Jul, 202607:13am
“Strengthening our bilateral cooperation is essential for addressing contemporary security challenges in West Asia,” says Iran's ambassador to Pakistan.
Updated25 Jul, 202607:57am
With the highest four-star appointment now completed, officials expect a wider reshuffle of principal staff officers and corps commanders in the coming weeks.
Updated24 Jul, 202605:14pm
FO spokesperson says armed forces vigilant about situation in Bab el-Mandab; will give swift response if Islamabad’s assets come under attack.
Published24 Jul, 202607:16am
Report acknowledges progress in strengthening of rights institutions, establishment of a minorities commission and reduced scope of death penalty.
Updated16 Jul, 202609:45pm
