A Pakistani national was killed in Iranian missile strikes on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), confirmed the diplomatic officials on Saturday. Talking to media, diplomatic officials said the Pakistani national died in Abu Dhabi after being struck by missile fragments. The officials said that they were in contact with the UAE over the matter. The […]
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UAE agrees to two-month rollover of Pakistan’s $2 billion deposit
ISLAMABAD — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed in principle to extend Pakistan’s $2 billion deposit for two months, providing critical financial support as the country navigates ongoing economic and IMF negotiations. Read More: UAE ‘rolls over’ $2 billion loan for a month A senior official confirmed the rollover will run until April 17, 2026, with an […]
UAE urges political path on Gaza, warns against new Iran crisis
DUBAI, February 3, 2026 — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has warned that stabilising Gaza requires parallel progress on Palestinian statehood and Israeli security, stressing that diplomacy — not force — is the only viable path forward for the region. The UAE also cautioned that unresolved tensions with Iran could trigger another major Middle East […]
UAE extends $2bn Pakistan loan rollover for one month
ISLAMABAD — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to extend the rollover of a $2 billion loan to Pakistan for an additional month, sources confirmed on Tuesday. Read More: Pakistan negotiates major UAE debt relief Pakistan had requested a longer rollover period for a total of $3 billion, including a $1 billion tranche due to mature in […]
UAE opens World Laureates Summit bringing Nobel winners to Abu Dhabi
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates on Sunday inaugurated the World Laureates Summit, the world’s largest gathering of Nobel Prize winners, bringing leading scientists, researchers and policymakers to Abu Dhabi to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. Read More: WGS 2019: knowledge exchange for the world The three-day summit is being held […]
Zardari reassures UAE partner enterprises of govt’s support
President Asif Ali Zardari, Wednesday, reaffirmed Government of Pakistan’s commitment to providing institutional facilitation and fast-track approvals to partner enterprises, and underscored the importance of deepening long-term cooperation in rail freight modernisation, inland logistics and integrated freight corridors. The president met with Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DP World […]
Pakistan, UAE to introduce pre-immigration clearance for travelers
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to sign a formal arrangement on “pre-immigration clearance” to streamline travel for Pakistani nationals visiting the Gulf country, the Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday. Read More: Pakistan to seek rollover of $3 billion UAE loan The agreement, finalized during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a […]
Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE amid tensions
Somalia announced the cancellation of all agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, citing concerns over actions that it said undermined its national sovereignty and territorial unity. The move comes amid rising tensions over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and reports of Emirati involvement in the escape of a Yemeni separatist leader. Read More: […]
PM Shehbaz seeks UAE investment in Pakistan’s IT and digital sectors
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed growing interest from UAE investors for the investment in Pakistan’s digital economy, emphasizing the government’s focus on business-to-business cooperation in information technology, blockchain, and emerging technologies. Read More: Govt accords special importance to B2B cooperation, PM tells UAE delegaion The premier met with a delegation from the UAE’s Sajwani […]
Pakistan remittances rise to $3.6bn in December, up 16.5% YoY: SBP
Pakistan workers’ remittances climbed to $3.6 billion in December 2025, marking a 16.5% year-on-year increase, according to fresh data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday. The monthly total also reflected a sharp improvement on a sequential basis, supported by stronger inflows from key Gulf and Western corridors. Read More: SBP announces applicants […]