Baqir Sajjad Syed is the Foreign Affairs and National Security Correspondent for Dawn. His career of over 25 years spans print and broadcast journalism. He is a former UN Reham al-Farah Fellow and held a Pakistan Fellowship at the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington, DC. He tweets @baqirsajjad
“Strengthening our bilateral cooperation is essential for addressing contemporary security challenges in West Asia,” says Iran's ambassador to Pakistan.
Updated25 Jul, 202607:57am
With the highest four-star appointment now completed, officials expect a wider reshuffle of principal staff officers and corps commanders in the coming weeks.
Updated24 Jul, 202605:14pm
FO spokesperson says armed forces vigilant about situation in Bab el-Mandab; will give swift response if Islamabad’s assets come under attack.
Published24 Jul, 202607:16am
Report acknowledges progress in strengthening of rights institutions, establishment of a minorities commission and reduced scope of death penalty.
Updated16 Jul, 202609:45pm
Opening negotiations was the difficult part, but perhaps the harder task will be converting this diplomatic breakthrough into durable strategic gain.
Published20 Jun, 202602:32pm
The proposed agreement is emerging as an armistice plus framework essentially prepared to stop escalation, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a structured negotiating process for unresolved disputes.
Published14 Jun, 202607:12pm
IRNA says "important message" meant for Iran’s supreme leader; interior minister receives instructions from premier before departure.
Updated07 Jun, 202607:32am
• Says Chenab-Beas link tunnel and Salal Dam plans violate treaty, international law • Warns action against Afghanistan will...
Published05 Jun, 202607:11am
The May 2025 conflict demonstrated that limited war under the nuclear shadow is now a practical reality rather than a theoretical possibility.
Published01 Jun, 202607:01am
Trump asks Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt and Jordan to join Abraham Accords, calls on Riyadh and Doha to take the lead.
Updated26 May, 202611:30am
