Mideast Ties
Kuwaiti delegation includes defence minister, army chief; defence ministers sign pact to expand cooperation under 2023 agreement.
Updated 27 Aug, 2026 11:10pm
FO says agreement "provides a comprehensive institutional framework to broaden defence cooperation, encompassing military training, joint exercises" and other areas of collaboration.
Updated 30 Jul, 2026 12:31am
Pakistan committed to further strengthening cooperation with Kuwait in diverse fields, PM Shehbaz tells visiting FM.
Updated 29 Jul, 2026 07:50pm
PML-N President Nawaz Sharif accompanied the premier; PMO said visit reflects enduring ties between the two countries.
Updated 13 Jul, 2026 07:25pm
Former leader seen as one of the key architects of modern Qatar; PM Shehbaz to visit Doha to offer condolences.
Updated 13 Jul, 2026 01:45am
Says he held a phone call with Qatari emir, thanked him for his country's “steadfast support for peace efforts that culminated in historic Islamabad MoU”.
Updated 25 Jun, 2026 12:02am
Islamabad has an opportunity to pitch the idea of ‘renting oil and gas storage facilities’ to the Arab Gulf states.
Updated 14 Jun, 2026 09:24am
Two also exchange views on matters of mutual interest, defence cooperation and prospects for enhancing bilateral military relations.
Published 09 Jun, 2026 10:02am
Concerns grow over Pakistani workers in UAE losing jobs.
Published 31 May, 2026 08:01am
PM Shehbaz says he looks forward to Qatari emir’s visit to “Pakistan very soon”.
Published 10 May, 2026 02:44pm
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah commends Pakistan’s "sincere efforts aimed at fostering lasting peace and security", FO says.
Published 02 May, 2026 02:34pm
Pakistan is emerging as a net stability provider for the region.
Updated 26 Apr, 2026 05:18pm
Timely claims can boost a state’s chances of compensation for war-related damage.
Updated 25 Apr, 2026 09:26am
The country has a grand opportunity to become a long-term peace broker in West Asia.
Updated 19 Apr, 2026 09:02am
According to the Foreign Office, the ministers reaffirmed the "vital role of dialogue and diplomacy in promoting peace, stability and shared prosperity".
Published 18 Apr, 2026 04:44pm
The prime minister’s four-day tour comprised visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye, where he met with their top leaders.
Updated 18 Apr, 2026 05:33pm
PAKISTAN’S top civil and military leaders are currently engaged in hectic shuttle diplomacy, crisscrossing ...
Updated 17 Apr, 2026 08:59am
PM Shehbaz meets Qatar emir, stresses importance of de-escalation, dialogue amid regional situation.
Updated 17 Apr, 2026 01:04am
PM, along with a high-level delegation, will also be visiting Qatar and Turkiye as part of the regional tour.
Updated 16 Apr, 2026 02:10am
Support aimed at easing pressure on foreign exchange reserves.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 08:03am
From the first day of the conflict, PM Shehbaz and FM Dar have maintained telephonic diplomacy with Gulf leaders and other regional players.
Published 11 Apr, 2026 01:09pm
Dawn looks at how Islamabad positioned itself as the peacemaker in the war, with its persistent efforts despite moments of dwindling hope of peace.
Updated 08 Apr, 2026 06:17pm
India remains central to Pakistan’s strategic thinking, whatever it may be doing in the geopolitical and strategic spheres.
Updated 05 Apr, 2026 09:08am
International humanitarian law prohibits attacks against civilians under any circumstances.
Updated 04 Apr, 2026 09:35am
AS the relentless exchange of missiles and drones, which seem to be flying, crashing and exploding all over the...
Updated 01 Apr, 2026 09:28am
Premier underscores importance of unity among Islamic countries; reaffirms Pakistan's commitment and resolve to bring Iran, US to negotiating table.
Updated 30 Mar, 2026 01:17pm
It is likely that around half a million people may not go abroad this year and another half a million may return home, impacting around $1-4bn in remittances.
Updated 30 Mar, 2026 08:55am
Islamabad hosts quadrilateral moot on ongoing Middle East conflict; Dar says he and his counterparts from Turkiye, Egypt and Saudi Arabia discussed possible ways for “early and permanent end to war".
Updated 31 Mar, 2026 08:24am
Foreign Office says dignitaries will visit from March 29-30, also call on PM Shehbaz.
Updated 29 Mar, 2026 12:01am
“We are deeply troubled by the lack of transparency from the Trump Administration and the Department of Defence," lawmakers say.
Published 28 Mar, 2026 11:31am
