Hamas Confirms 15 Palestinian Prisoners to Be Resettled in Pakistan
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Pakistan agrees to host 15 freed Palestinian prisoners under Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, Hamas expresses gratitude.
Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa Visits Saudi Arabia
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Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Saudi Arabia, seeking Gulf support for reconstruction and stability.
Trump’s Return: A New Era or More of the Same?
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Trump’s return to the Oval Office in 2025 signals a sharper, more confident era of aggressive policies and global dominance.
Police Verification Now Required for Pakistanis Travelling to UAE
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Senate imposes police verification for all Pakistanis traveling to UAE, amid visa restrictions and begging concerns.
Foreign Ministers of Iran and Pakistan Hold Consultations on the Sidelines of the D8 Summit in Cairo
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Iran and Pakistan’s Foreign Ministers discuss regional issues, Israeli aggression, and D8 summit outcomes in Cairo.
Independent Palestinian state only ‘avenue toward peace’: PM Shehbaz
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms Pakistan’s support for an independent Palestinian state at the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh.
Inside & Beyond the India-Canada Diplomatic Trouble

What has been gained and what has been lost in this fresh diplomatic rift between India and Canada? The answer to this can be found in some possible scenarios.
Saudi-Iran Rapprochement: Opportunities for Pakistan

Given that Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to fully resume diplomatic relations within the next two months, there is an opportunity for Pakistan to revitalize its Middle Eastern policy.
China: The Pakistan Variable

Despite Pakistan’s myriad issues, which are more pressing now than ever before, China remains steadfast in its diplomatic guarantees to the country and the grand ambitions that supposedly inspire them.
China: Sustaining the Saudi-Iran Deal

Since normalization is a protracted and challenging process, wider support and recognition from regional and extra-regional countries is essential because China alone cannot guarantee the longevity of the Saudi-Iran agreement.