Anwar Iqbal

‘US, World Bank may try to save Indus treaty’

Officials see New Delhi’s decision as "political"; fear no immediate impact as India lacks infrastructure to stop water flows. Updated 25 Apr, 2025 10:37am

Reforms needed to ensure sustainable growth: Aurangzeb

Stresses the importance of increasing exports and foreign investment. Published 24 Apr, 2025 08:38am

Pakistan’s minerals could help fix trade imbalance with US: Aurangzeb

Minister highlights FBR reforms, privatisation in talks with IMF, global creditors; briefs US official on economic recovery. Updated 23 Apr, 2025 07:59am

Focus on recovery, reforms as Aurangzeb meets IMF, World Bank heads

Diplomatic sources say talks were “constructive”; finance minister to meet Chinese counterpart later this wek. Updated 22 Apr, 2025 07:47am

Pakistan to seek economic support, climate financing at World Bank, IMF talks

Finance Minister Aurangzeb arrives in Washington. Updated 21 Apr, 2025 08:03am

Aurangzeb due in US for IMF, World Bank spring meetings

Delegation to hold tariff negotiations may follow suit. Updated 15 Apr, 2025 09:13am

US to revoke legal protection for resettled Afghans

Move by DHS exposes Afghans to deportation; WFP unable to fulfil Afghanistan’s food needs amid aid cuts. Updated 13 Apr, 2025 08:16am

Non-citizens in US asked to register, carry proof at all times

Fingerprint registration made mandatory for all foreign nationals over the age of 14. Updated 12 Apr, 2025 11:34am

Gloves come off as US State Dept vows to keep cancelling visas

Immigration authorities announce social media screening for visa seekers. Updated 10 Apr, 2025 09:15am

Fulbright in limbo after US State Dept nixes exchange programme

USEFP reviewing submissions for 2026 cycle in hopes of programme resuming but insiders indicate it seems unlikely. Updated 10 Apr, 2025 10:06am

No ‘target date’ for finalising visa restrictions, says State Dept

Delay in finalising list of nations whose citizens could face additional curbs on US travel points to internal disagreements, legal and bureaucratic challenges. Updated 03 Apr, 2025 08:01am

VOA journalists scramble for options after sudden dismissals

Experts warn USAGM shutdown may spell the end of US "soft power" across the globe. Updated 29 Mar, 2025 07:33pm

US judge blocks Trump’s bid to cut funding for RFE

WASHINGTON: A US district judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to terminate federal... Published 27 Mar, 2025 06:13am

Situationer: Method behind Fatemi’s flurry of meetings in Washington

PM’s aide meets ranking members of Pakistan Caucus, head of Foreign Affairs committee. Updated 27 Mar, 2025 08:32am

Bill seeking sanctions on Pakistani officials lands in US Congress

Joe Wilson, Jimmy Panetta’s "Pakistan Democracy Act" sent to foreign affairs committee. Updated 26 Mar, 2025 09:38am

US continues review of visa policies for ‘travel ban’

US State Dept official dismisses reports that Pakistan and Afghanistan are on list of nations facing visa restrictions. Updated 22 Mar, 2025 12:22pm

Travel ban poses economic, security risks, US lawmakers warn Trump

More than 30 US lawmakers urge US president to abandon the reported controversial ban. Updated 21 Mar, 2025 09:29am

US State Dept dismisses reports of ‘travel ban lists’

Affirms commitment to helping resettle Afghans who worked for US. Updated 19 Mar, 2025 09:31am

IS-K man ‘admits to role’ in Kabul, Moscow bombings

FBI statement confirms his logistical, operational role in both attacks; doesn’t call him "mastermind". Updated 18 Mar, 2025 08:51am

Trump’s axing of agencies goes beyond just VOA

Loss of Woodrow Wilson think tank to diminish policy analysis available to US govt; homelessness programme, museums and libraries to also feel a massive pinch. Updated 17 Mar, 2025 09:39am