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FO says PM Shehbaz to visit China from May 23-26

FO says PM Shehbaz to visit China from May 23-26
“The two sides will review bilateral relations, and cooperation in political, economic and strategic domains,” FO spokesperson says during weekly press briefing.
Updated 22 May, 2026 06:50pm
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UAE deportations issue referred to Senate panel

Minister says no proof of Pakistanis being singled out in Gulf state; reveals 3,494 Pakistani nationals deported between January and April, describes reports of victimisation as "propaganda".
Pakistan , Published 22 May, 2026 07:01am
UAE deportations issue referred to Senate panel
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Pakistan races to prevent US-Iran escalation

Naqvi travels to Tehran for 2nd time in a week to break deadlock, meets Iranian president, IRGC chief; Saudi FM backs Pakistani mediation, praises Trump for giving diplomacy a chance.
World , Published 21 May, 2026 07:19am
Pakistan races to prevent US-Iran escalation
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External woes

Relying indefinitely on remittances to offset structural economic weaknesses is not sustainable.
Newspaper , Updated 21 May, 2026 08:06am
External woes
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Hardening lines

Iranian suspicions about Pakistan’s close ties with Washington and Gulf states persist, while Pakistan remains uneasy over Tehran’s growing engagement with India.
Newspaper , Updated 22 May, 2026 08:08am
Hardening lines
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Dead reform conversation

Real reform is political and requires building agreement for change and explaining the costs and benefits to the public.
Newspaper , Updated 21 May, 2026 08:12am
Dead reform conversation
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Water win

Besides being a technical and legal win, the ruling validates Pakistan’s argument about the existential stakes involved for it.
Newspaper , Published 19 May, 2026 07:53am
Water win
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Looming danger

El Niño conditions are likely to be experienced in South Asia.
Newspaper , Published 21 May, 2026 07:43am
Looming danger
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Hardening lines

Iranian suspicions about Pakistan’s close ties with Washington and Gulf states persist, while Pakistan remains uneasy over Tehran’s growing engagement with India.

Unliveable city

IN Karachi, when it comes to water, it is every man and woman for themselves. A persistent shortage in available...

Glof alert

FOR many communities in northern Pakistan, the sound of heavy rain now carries a different meaning. It is no longer...
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