Stories by Anwar Iqbal

Anwar Iqbal is the Washington correspondent for Dawn. During a long journalism career, he has interviewed world leaders and cultural icons, including US Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, poets Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Josh Malihabadi, Bacha Khan, Nobel laureate Abdus Salam, and humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi.

No change in Kashmir policy, US assures Islamabad

Trump’s offer to help resolve Kashmir dispute highlighted.

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 07:43am

US announces visa curbs over international child-abduction cases

The policy covers foreign government officials, judges, judicial administrators, law-enforcement officials and others who intentionally obstruct efforts to resolve such cases.

Published 29 Sep, 2026 10:19am

Five days inside the contradictions of the United Nations

You see confrontation, but you also see countries trying to create channels through which confrontation might be reduced.

Updated 27 Sep, 2026 01:13am

What Netanyahu’s ‘welcome’ tells us about young America

Devastating images from Gaza are reshaping young people’s views of Israel.

Published 26 Sep, 2026 04:59am

Delegate walkout, protests greet Netanyahu as he addresses UN General Assembly

Protests offer visible glimpse of a generational shift in American attitudes toward Israel and Netanyahu.

Updated 25 Sep, 2026 04:15pm

Pezeshkian reaffirms pledge to Islamabad MoU: PM

• Premier tells Iranian president Islamabad and Tehran must work together to reduce regional tensions; apprises him of progress on

Published 25 Sep, 2026 07:01am

Pezeshkian says Islamabad MoU still 'fully acceptable' to Iran, ready to take it forward: PM Shehbaz

In meeting with Iranian president, PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan's readiness to continue "playing sincere and constructive role in support of regional peace and stability”.

Updated 25 Sep, 2026 09:16am

Netanyahu cuts New York UNGA visit to few hours amid security warnings

The shortened itinerary does not include a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Published 24 Sep, 2026 11:58am

PM Shehbaz may meet Pezeshkian today

Diplomatic sources say Pakistan is working through a parallel channel with Tehran as regional efforts intensify to keep the latest diplomatic contacts from collapsing.

Updated 24 Sep, 2026 07:33am

Pakistan stands out amid flurry of diplomacy at UNGA

Dar joins counterparts from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt in stressing need to uphold Islamabad MoU; Trump reveals "three-hour meeting" with Iranian delegation.

Published 23 Sep, 2026 07:30am

PM arrives in New York for UNGA debate

WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in New York on Monday to attend the high-level segment of the 81st...

Published 22 Sep, 2026 07:05am

Trump mulls next moves on Iran amid ominous warnings

State Dept warns Americans to brace for "unforeseen escalation" across the Middle East; Trump abruptly leaves Camp David.

Updated 21 Sep, 2026 07:18am

Dar reaches US as Mideast crisis looms over UNGA

PM Shehbaz’s entourage shrinks; scheduled to land tomorrow

Published 20 Sep, 2026 04:49am

DPM Dar to arrive ahead of PM Shehbaz’s UNGA visit, hold preliminary consultations

Preparatory meetings are expected to focus on Pakistan’s priorities for the UNGA high-level week and the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East.

Published 19 Sep, 2026 11:18pm

Iranian delegation to be centre of attention at UN General Assembly

• Pezeshkian to address General Assembly on 23rd, a day after Trump’s speech • Presence of Iranian president, foreign minister

Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:08am

Houthis urged to halt ‘provocative acts’ in Red Sea

Pakistan’s permanent representative to UN reaffirms "unwavering support" for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Updated 19 Sep, 2026 07:23am

Iranian delegation set to dominate attention at upcoming UNGA session

Washington has again barred Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from attending the UNGA High-Level Week.

Published 18 Sep, 2026 09:37pm

Pakistan abstains from UN vote on Iran sanctions panel

WASHINGTON: Pakistan abstained on Thursday when the UN Security Council voted on a US-sponsored resolution to extend...

Published 18 Sep, 2026 07:09am

Pakistan abstains in UN vote on Iran sanctions panel

"Diplomacy and dialogue remain the guiding principle for resolving outstanding issues concerning Iran’s nuclear programme," says Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad.

Published 17 Sep, 2026 09:46pm

Will respond to terror threats from Afghanistan in self-defence as and when needed, Pakistan tells UNSC

“Pakistan cannot sit idle in the face of this terrorist onslaught," says Pakistan's envoy.

Published 17 Sep, 2026 11:42am