Mideast Ties
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
Three vessels carrying approximately 20,000 imported LPG have arrived in Pakistan this month, M. Ali Haider says.
Published 28 Mar, 2026 05:00am
WITH a catastrophic war raging on the nation’s borders, it is imperative that the civilian and military leadership...
Updated 28 Mar, 2026 09:40am
US West Texas Intermediate crude futures gain 4pc to $93.85 a barrel.
Updated 27 Mar, 2026 08:53am
THE latest proposal to introduce a mobile app-based fuel quota system, targeting subsidies for low-income users of...
Updated 27 Mar, 2026 09:39am
There cannot be any meaningful talks under the shadow of war.
Updated 25 Mar, 2026 09:58am
For immediate calm and long-term peace, there must be guarantees that Iran will not be attacked by the US-Israeli combine again.
Updated 25 Mar, 2026 09:39am
THERE is fiscal logic in the government’s decision to sharply increase the petroleum levy on high-octane fuel — ...
Updated 24 Mar, 2026 09:38am
It is not merely about a populist, whimsical president.
Updated 24 Mar, 2026 10:13am
DAP imports vulnerable to supply disruptions.
Updated 24 Mar, 2026 08:21am
Analysts estimate loss of 7m to 10m barrels per day of Middle East oil production.
Updated 24 Mar, 2026 08:18am
Says no country will be immune to effects of the crisis if it continues "in this direction".
Published 23 Mar, 2026 03:01pm
International gold prices dive to 4-month low as inflation pressures lift rate hike bets.
Updated 24 Mar, 2026 01:11am
