Foreign Affairs Correspondent
Nida Hashmi
Stories by Nida Hashmi
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Pakistan / International — RegionSindh heat hits record 51.5C in Dadu as UN warns of hottest years
Pakistan's Meteorological Department recorded 51.5 degrees Celsius in Dadu, Sindh, a new national high, as the UN warned of record global temperatures.
Pakistan / International — RegionNetanyahu questions Pakistan's mediator role as Trump presses Abraham Accords
Israeli officials objected to Pakistan's role in US-Iran talks and sought a different venue, while President Trump urged Muslim-majority states to join the Abraham Accords.
International — World / International — WorldPakistan, India trade accusations at UN Security Council
Pakistan's UN envoy accused India of exporting terrorism and weaponising water during a Security Council debate on civilian protection, drawing a sharp Indian response.
Pakistan / International — RegionAga Khan V starts Pakistan visit with Zardari meeting
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V met President Asif Ali Zardari at the start of a 20-26 May visit, reaffirming AKDN's development commitment.
International — Region / International — RegionPakistan welcomes arbitration award tightening Indus Waters Treaty pondage limits
Pakistan said a Court of Arbitration supplemental award on maximum pondage confirms India cannot inflate storage on the western rivers through unrealistic project claims.
International — Region / International — RegionPakistan, China sign medical cooperation MoU in Beijing
A tripartite agreement signed in Beijing links a Chinese medical group, Riphah International University and the China Pakistan Medical Association to expand education and care.
International — Region / International — RegionIranian sailors evacuated to Pakistan return home after US release
Twenty-two sailors from the seized Iranian container ship M/V Touska were evacuated to Pakistan as a US confidence-building measure, and most have now crossed back into Iran.
International — Region / International — RegionPakistan hands Iran's latest proposal to US as Trump says he is 'not satisfied'
Pakistan conveyed Iran's latest proposal to Washington through its facilitative channel, as President Donald Trump said he was still not satisfied with the offer.
International — Region / International — RegionIran's Araghchi to return to Pakistan before Russia talks
Iran's Foreign Ministry said on 26 April 2026 that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would return to Islamabad after Oman, before a planned trip to Russia.
International — World / International — WorldIran war has drained US weapons stockpile, NYT investigation finds
A New York Times investigation reported on 24 April 2026 says the US has burned through 1,200 Patriot interceptors and most of its long-range cruise missiles in the Iran war.
International — World / International — WorldTrump says US team heading to Islamabad for second round of Iran talks
US President Donald Trump said American negotiators would be in Islamabad on 20 April, as Iran's lead negotiator reported progress but said a final deal was far off.
Pakistan / International — RegionHajj flights begin from Pakistan as first pilgrims leave Karachi
Hajj flight operations began in Pakistan on 18 April 2026 when 160 pilgrims departed from Karachi, with PIA due to start its own flights the next day.