Pakistan is coordinating with Iran to ensure safe passage of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions and supply constraints raise concerns over energy security officials said. Read More: Strait of Hormuz closure pushes Pakistan into expensive LNG deal According to energy ministry officials two Qatari shipments already loaded with LNG are currently waiting […]
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Pakistan, Qatar ‘in advanced stage of talks’ for LNG cargoes
Pakistan and Qatar are in an advanced stage of discussions for the supply of at least four cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which could pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sources said on Sunday. They also said that after facing criticism over loadshedding even before the start of summer, the Power Division had already […]
Flags of Pakistan light up Lusail towers on Pakistan Day
The skyline of Lusail, Lusail, was illuminated in celebration of Pakistan Day as the flags of Pakistan and Qatar were prominently displayed on the iconic Al-Jaber Twin Towers. Read More: Pakistan Day marked with national spirit at embassy in Tokyo The vibrant light show marked March 23, a significant national day for Pakistan, commemorating the Lahore […]
PM Shehbaz arrived in Doha for key talks
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Thursday, marking the second leg of his three-nation tour aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and advancing regional peace efforts. Read More: PM Shehbaz Sharif concludes Saudi visit, heads to Qatar for talks Upon arrival, the premier and his delegation were warmly received by Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif concludes Saudi visit, heads to Qatar for talks
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has concluded his official visit to Saudi Arabia and is now travelling to Doha for high-level talks with Qatar’s leadership, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Thursday. Read More: PM Shehbaz meets Saudi crown prince in Jeddah According to the PMO, the prime minister will hold a bilateral meeting with […]
PM Shehbaz has departed from Islamabad for a three-nation official visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed from Islamabad for a three-nation official visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey, the Foreign Office confirmed on Wednesday. Read More: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt meeting is scheduled to take place on April 17 in Türkiye According to the Foreign Office, the visit will take place from […]
PM Shehbaz rescheduled regional tour, to visit Saudi Arabia first
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rescheduled his planned visit to key regional countries, with Saudi Arabia now set as the first stop of his diplomatic tour. Read More: PM strikes upbeat tone on ME situation as fragile ‘truce holds’ According to sources, the prime minister will depart for Saudi Arabia before heading to Qatar and […]
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to provide $5 billion financial assistance to Pakistan: report
Saudi Arabia and Qatar will provide Pakistan $5 billion in financial assistance, enabling Islamabad to avert stress on the country’s foreign reserves while making external payments by June, Turkish state-run Anadolu Agency, citing sources from Pakistan, reported on Saturday. The report said the financial assistance would help Pakistan maintain its FX reserves, which may come […]
Zelensky agrees to air defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour
Qatar and Ukraine signed a defence agreement on Saturday, which includes cooperation on countering threats from missiles and drones, the Gulf state’s government said, as Iran presses an aerial campaign against its neighbours. Earlier on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – during a previously unannounced flurry of visits to Gulf nations – said his country […]
Gulf countries call for Shawwal moon sighting for Eid 2026
Authorities in Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have urged Muslims to observe the crescent moon that will mark the beginning of Shawwal and signal the end of Ramadan ahead of Eid ul Fitr 2026. Read More: Saudi Arabia to sight Shawwal moon today In Oman, the Oman News Agency reported that the Main Committee for Moon Sighting […]