Pakistan

Miscellaneous

Iran sends new proposals for peace talks to Pakistan

Fri, 01 May 2026

Iran has delivered its latest proposal for negotiations to end the war with US to Pakistan, a mediator, said IRNA news agency.

Miscellaneous

CEASEFIRE! US-Iran agree two-week truce

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday on the condition that Iran agrees to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s supreme leader has instructed all military units to stop firing.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Jazeera Airways launches three new flights to Indian sub-continent

Sat, 04 Apr 2026

Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has announced the launch of flights to three new destinations in the Indian sub-continent - Peshawar and Sialkot in Pakistan, and the South Indian city of Coimbatore, further accelerating its rapid network expansion and supporting essential travel demand.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

US, Iran hold historic first direct peace talks in Islamabad

Sat, 11 Apr 2026

US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance met directly with Iranian officials in Pakistan on Saturday — a significant moment for two countries that have typically held high-level talks through intermediaries, a CNN report said.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

AirSial launches weekly Abu Dhabi–Pakistan flights

Wed, 03 Dec 2025

Abu Dhabi Airports has expanded its network with the launch of AirSial’s direct flights between Abu Dhabi and two of Pakistan’s largest cities.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan launch economic cooperation framework

Wed, 29 Oct 2025

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have agreed to launch an economic cooperation framework, based on the two countries' shared economic interests.

Finance & Capital Market

MENA growth seen at 3.2%, stronger than earlier forecast: IMF

Tue, 21 Oct 2025

Economic activity in the MENA region and Pakistan has been stronger than expected, projecting a growth of 3.2% in 2025, up from 2.1% in 2024, and higher than its April forecast.

Finance & Capital Market

IHC buys majority stake in Pakistan's First Women Bank

Sat, 18 Oct 2025

IHC, an Abu Dhabi-based investment company, has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in the state-owned First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) based in Karachi, Pakistan, offering a comprehensive range of retail, SME services.