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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Diplomatic push intensifies as regional officials visit Tehran

This last week, diplomatic regional engagement has gained momentum, with Qatari, Pakistani and Omani officials in Tehran for negotiations. We know that these visits are critically important, particularly because the Pakistani delegation was headed by the country’s army chief and Islamabad has played an important mediatory role, carrying messages between Tehran and Washington. Meanwhile, the Omani foreign minister has paid a visit to Tehran. Bilateral relations have become critically important between the two regarding arrangements for reopening the strait. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Pakistan, China stress implementation of US-Iran understandings 

Pakistan and China on Tuesday underscored the importance of implementing the understandings reached between the US and Iran, urging continued engagement for the peaceful settlement of all outstanding issues. The development emerged during a phone call between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Australia sanctions outlawed BLA for terror attacks in Pakistan

The Australian government on Friday imposed counterterrorism financing sanctions on the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its senior leaders "for their engagement in and support of terrorist attacks". Announcing the sanctions, Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said that BLA has conducted "violent terror attacks" across Pakistan, targeting civilians, critical infrastructure, and foreign nationals, as well as the Pakistani state. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

‘Negotiations require good faith engagement’, says Iran’s Foreign Ministry

In a statement on X, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei said good-faith negotiations must entail a sincere effort to “resolve the dispute”, without any form of “deception” or “coercion”. Citing a 2011 ruling by the ICJ, Baghaei said that “the concept of ‘negotiations’ requires, at the very least, a genuine attempt to engage in discussions with a view to resolving the dispute.” The statement comes amid reports that the US and Iran have made progress on a potential agreement to end the war, with Tehran reviewing a new US proposal. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Syria seeks security deal guaranteeing Israel's withdrawal to 1974 borders: President al Sharaa

Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa said on Friday that Damascus is seeking a new security agreement guaranteeing Israel’s withdrawal to the 1974 disengagement lines as part of a phased approach to possible broader negotiations. Speaking at a panel during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye, al Sharaa said the 1974 agreement had held for more than five decades but was later undermined by Israeli violations, particularly after the fall of the Bashar al Assad regime in December 2024. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

PM Sharif set to undertake three-nation visit' amid Middle East tensions

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to undertake a three-nation visit, beginning with Saudi Arabia, as Pakistan intensifies diplomatic engagement amid evolving regional tensions. According to the well-placed sources, the visit, initially reported only to Saudi Arabia, has been rescheduled, with the premier expected to meet key leadership across the region to discuss pressing diplomatic and security matters. PM Sharif will first travel to Saudi Arabia, followed by Qatar, and conclude his tour in Turkiye, the sources added. The trip to friendly countries will focus on consultations over diplomatic developments… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Pakistan, Myanmar vow stronger ties via sustained diplomatic engagement

Pakistan and Myanmar on Monday moved to reinvigorate their bilateral relationship, reaffirming their commitment to deepen multi-sectoral cooperation through sustained and structured engagement after a prolonged gap in high-level exchanges. The two nations have expressed their commitment to expand cooperation across diverse sectors, including religious tourism, people-to-people and cultural exchanges, trade, economy, science, and academic linkages, with a view to promoting shared prosperity. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Pakistan shifting away from aid to trade with GCC countries: FinMin

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has that said Pakistan is shifting away from aid-based support towards trade and investment-led engagement, with a focus on deeper economic partnerships with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. In an interview with CNN Business Arabia, Aurangzeb said the strategic shift, which he said has been clearly articulated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reflects Pakistan’s renewed economic confidence and reform momentum, aimed at long-term economic sustainability. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

SCO Summit: Pakistan pushes for enhanced regional connectivity

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar pushed for enhanced regional connectivity, new SCO financial mechanisms and deeper engagement with key partners, including Russia and China, at the 24th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting in Moscow. He encouraged member states to promote the use of national currencies for mutual settlements and called for the establishment of an SCO Development Bank, an SCO Development Fund and an Investment Fund. Read More…

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