Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Saturday evening. He strongly condemned the serious regional escalation that had taken place as a result of the Israeli attack on Iran on Saturday, followed by the regrettable attacks on other Gulf countries. While […]
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Pakistani national killed in Iranian missile strikes on UAE
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 […]
South Africa fire Super Eights warning to India with UAE romp
South Africa sent a T20 World Cup warning to co-hosts India after romping to a six-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates in New Delhi on Wednesday. After restricting the Emiratis to 122-6 on a pitch enlivened by morning rain, South Africa raced to 123-4 in just 13.2 overs to complete a perfect group phase […]
CDF Munir links Pakistan’s security to UAE’s stability
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and the UAE across various sectors, particularly in […]
UAE rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan ahead of IMF review
The United Arab Emirates has agreed to a short-term rollover of a $2 billion deposit for Pakistan for a period of two months, on Friday, as Islamabad prepares for talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This assurance was given to Pakistan when Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar contacted the UAE high-ups […]
NZ openers smash T20 World Cup record in 10-wicket rout of UAE
New Zealand’s openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen rewrote the Twenty20 World Cup record books on Tuesday, pummelling the United Arab Emirates’ bowling attack in a stunning 10-wicket victory in Chennai. The duo chased down UAE’s competitive target of 174 with more than four overs to spare, their unbeaten partnership of 175 eclipsing the record […]
UAE ‘rolls over’ $2 billion loan for a month
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended the rollover of a $2 billion loan to Pakistan for a further one month, on Tuesday, citing sources reported. According to sources, Pakistan has renewed its request to the UAE for the rollover of a total of $3 billion for a longer period. The $2 billion loan had […]
First Lady visits Dubai’s Museum of the Future
First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari MNA, visited the Museum of the Future in Dubai on the invitation of the Government of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. During the visit, the First Lady toured the museum’s immersive exhibitions focused on innovation, sustainability, science and creative approaches to future challenges. She appreciated the museum’s role […]
Trade takes centre stage during Zardari-UAE president meeting
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday met the vice president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the two discussing ways to further strengthen bilateral relations, with a focus on expanding economic, trade and investment cooperation. According to the President’s Secretariat, Zardari met Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the ruler of […]
‘UAE’s vision of tolerance aligns with Pakistan’s commitment to coexistence’
President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday lauded the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) vision of tolerance, saying the Gulf country had positioned itself as a “leading global example of harmony among diverse communities”. The president, who is currently undertaking a four-day official visit to the Gulf country, made the remarks during a meeting with UAE Minister […]