Foreign Affairs Correspondent
Nida Hashmi
Stories by Nida Hashmi
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Pakistan / International — RegionUzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev arrives in Pakistan for state visit
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev began a two-day state visit to Pakistan on 5 February 2026, received by President Zardari and PM Shehbaz at Nur Khan Airbase.
International — Region / International — RegionChina demands Afghanistan protect citizens after Kabul blast kills seven
A bombing at a Kabul restaurant on Monday killed at least seven people, including a Chinese national, prompting Beijing to demand stronger protection for its citizens.
International — Region / International — RegionTajikistan says it neutralised four militants on Afghan border
Tajikistan's security services said on 18 January 2026 that four 'terrorists' who crossed from Afghanistan were neutralised in the southern Khatlon region, state media reported.
Pakistan / International — RegionPakistan asks Saudi Arabia to raise Hajj 2026 quota to 230,000 pilgrims
Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said Pakistan has asked Saudi Arabia to raise its Hajj 2026 quota to 230,000 in proportion to the country's population.
International — Region / International — RegionUganda cuts public internet access two days before presidential election
Uganda's communications regulator ordered mobile operators to switch off public internet access from 6pm on 13 January 2026, two days before polling in a contested vote.
International — World / International — WorldSudan's PM Idris announces government return to Khartoum after Port Sudan years
On 11 January 2026 Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris told a Khartoum North rally that his cabinet was returning to the national capital after Port Sudan years.
International — Region / International — RegionIran's authorities signal intensified crackdown as two-week protest toll climbs past 60
On 10 January 2026 Iranian authorities signalled an intensified crackdown on the two-week-old protest movement as HRANA put the death toll at 65.
International — Region / International — RegionEU states approve Mercosur trade deal after 25 years, Pakistan watches
EU states on 9 January 2026 cleared signing of the EU-Mercosur pact, creating a 700-million-person market with implications for Pakistani exporters under GSP+.
International — Region / International — RegionIran cuts internet and phone lines as anti-government protests enter a decisive phase
On 8 January 2026 Iran imposed a nationwide internet and telephone blackout during the twelfth day of anti-government protests, leaving 85 million people cut off.
International — World / International — WorldEuropean leaders back Denmark as Trump renews Greenland claims
On 6 January 2026 the leaders of seven European states said Greenland's future is for Denmark and Greenland to decide, after Donald Trump renewed US claims to the island.
International — Region / International — RegionYemeni government forces retake Hadhramaut and al-Mahra from the STC
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces recaptured Hadhramaut and al-Mahra governorates on 4 January 2026 after a two-day operation against the Southern Transitional Council.
International — World / International — WorldU.S. forces capture Nicolás Maduro in Caracas raid: what is verified and what comes next
A U.S. military strike in Caracas captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores on 3 January 2026, sending shockwaves through Latin America and global diplomacy.