Anwar Iqbal is the Washington correspondent for Dawn. During a long journalism career, he has interviewed world leaders and cultural icons, including US Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, poets Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Josh Malihabadi, Bacha Khan, Nobel laureate Abdus Salam, and humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi.
Pakistan’s ambassador to the US visits California, holds meetings with state lawmakers to expand political and economic engagement between Pakistan and the state.
Published12 Aug, 202609:07pm
Says timely access to proposed budget important for public scrutiny of spending and revenue priorities before formal approval.
Updated12 Aug, 202601:48pm
Says improved political and strategic ties needed to be translated into a durable partnership, particularly its economic component.
Published10 Aug, 202606:03am
The monthly total surpassed the previous record of roughly 43,000 arrests in June, marking two consecutive months of record-breaking enforcement.
Updated08 Aug, 202608:13am
Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, UNSC says.
Published07 Aug, 202610:16am
Policy gives officials broader discretion to deny incomplete applications without first allowing applicants an opportunity to submit missing documents.
Published06 Aug, 202609:54am
El-Sayed has criticised mainstream Democrats' approach to Gaza conflict and argued for a significant change in US foreign policy towards Israel.
Updated06 Aug, 202604:26pm
• Pakistan’s success in counterterror offset by ‘permissive environment’ in Afghanistan, diplomat tells UN Security Council
Published06 Aug, 202607:38am
“Since the Taliban takeover in August 2021, multiple terrorist groups continue to thrive in that country in an increasingly permissive environment,” says permanent represenative to the UN.
Published06 Aug, 202612:19am
Affirm joint resolve to confront terrorist organisations that endanger the stability of the region,” joint statement says; two sides also hold talks on possible bilateral trade agreement.
Updated05 Aug, 202604:23pm
An arrangement through the US Treasury’s Exchange Stabilisation Fund would represent a direct bilateral financial mechanism between Washington and Islamabad.
Updated01 Aug, 202607:57am
Analysts estimate 10pc new tariff could reduce Pakistan’s textile exports by about $564m in FY26, with losses potentially exceeding $2bn.
Updated31 Jul, 202607:37am
