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.
May move some military assets in Middle East farther west, potentially to Israel; estimates suggest $5bn damage across 11 US military installations.
Updated29 Jun, 202607:45am
WHO report identifies Pakistan as the largest contributor to the global population living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
Published25 Jun, 202612:03am
The resolution, sponsored by Pakistan and Denmark, is aimed at strengthening accountability for crimes against peacekeeping forces.
Updated24 Jun, 202607:54am
Pakistan's UN envoy delivers missive to UNSC president; council urged to take cognisance of “fragile and deteriorating situation and hold India accountable".
Published19 Jun, 202609:47am
The agreement raises questions about the Israeli premier's ability to influence US policy, determination to confront Iran, and reputation as Israel's security guarantor.
Published17 Jun, 202610:13pm
Several provisions of the resolution carry direct implications for Islamabad, particularly on refugee returns, regional security and counterterrorism cooperation.
Published15 Jun, 202611:15pm
“Under the Iran nuclear deal that President Obama negotiated, Iran retained a limited nuclear capacity to be used for civilian purposes with intense long-term verification,” says expert.
Updated15 Jun, 202608:03am