Pakistan and UAE Sign MoU to Enhance Date Palm Exports and Agricultural Ties
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Pakistan aims to boost $50M date palm exports with UAE help; scientist honored for tissue culture innovation.
Pakistan, UAE Sign Multiple MoUs To Boost Bilateral Ties
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Pakistan and UAE sign multiple MoUs to boost trade, investment, and cultural cooperation during UAE FM’s visit.
UAE to Grant 5-Year Visas to 100,000 Pakistanis: Al-Zaabi
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UAE to issue 5-year visas to 100,000 Pakistanis, confirms envoy; aims to boost ties and ease application process.
Pakistan, UAE Sign MoU to Boost Investment in SEZs
![PM Shehbaz met IFZA delegation of UAE, oversaw an MoU for investment in SEZs of Pakistan, led an anti-polio meet, and backed Gaza's rebuild. [Image via PID]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1289184_7317154_UAE_akhbar.webp)
PM Shehbaz met IFZA delegation of UAE, oversaw an MoU for investment in SEZs of Pakistan, led an anti-polio meet, and backed Gaza’s rebuild.
Sri Lanka and UAE Strengthen Trade Ties
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Sri Lanka and UAE discuss enhancing trade ties, investment, and business opportunities at Dubai Chamber meeting.
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.
Pakistan extends warm greetings to UAE on National Day
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Federal Interior Minister of Pakistan Mohsin Naqvi congratulates UAE on National Day, highlighting strong ties and mutual cooperation.
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’s Strategic Diplomacy: Reconciling Saudi Arabia and Iran
China pulled off a diplomatic victory with the historic reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, undermining US geopolitical dominance over the region and fostering regional cooperation through dialogue and diplomacy.
UNGA 77th: Discourse on Afghanistan
Silence from Afghanistan at the UNGA session for the second consecutive year inspired leaders from a few other states to ensure the country was mentioned. Accorded a varied reception, the remarks reflect distinct national perceptions of, and interests in Afghanistan.