Pakistan remains a leading voice for the Palestinian cause at the UN. In 2024 and 2025, Pakistan coordinated with the OIC to demand an end to military aggression in Gaza and the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state based on 1967 borders.
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Which Gulf state signed a $2 billion agreement in 2024 to modernize the Karachi Port terminal?
The UAE-based AD Ports Group signed a 25-year concession agreement in 2023-2024 to develop and operate the Karachi Gateway Terminal. This multi-million dollar investment is a key part of the UAE's expanding economic footprint in Pakistan's logistics sector.
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In April 2024, which Iranian President visited Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and sign MoUs to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion?
President Ebrahim Raisi visited Pakistan in April 2024 following a brief period of border tensions. The visit was aimed at normalizing ties, improving border security, and setting a target of $10 billion for bilateral trade over the next five years.
1814
What is the total value of the IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) approved for Pakistan in September 2024, which received critical support from rollovers by China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE?
In September 2024, the IMF approved a $7 billion (SDR 5,320 million) EFF for Pakistan. This program was made possible after Saudi Arabia and the UAE agreed to roll over bilateral debt, demonstrating the continued financial solidarity of the Gulf states with Pakistan.
1815
Which major energy project aims to link the gas reserves of Turkmenistan with Pakistan and India via Afghanistan?
The TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) pipeline is a multi-billion dollar project intended to enhance regional energy security. Despite political shifts in Afghanistan, Pakistan and other member states have continued technical engagements through 2024-2025 to materialize this link.
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What is the future outlook for Pakistan-Gulf relations under the 'Geo-economics' doctrine of 2024-2025?
The current doctrine focuses on leveraging Pakistan's location as a bridge. The future outlook involves making Pakistan a permanent part of the Gulf's food and energy security supply chains through deep industrial and agricultural integration.
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Which Gulf state's Prime Minister visited Pakistan in October 2024 to discuss 'Halal Trade' and economic corridors?
The Saudi Minister for Investment, Khalid Al-Falih, led the October 2024 delegation. His visit was focused on integrating Pakistan into the Saudi 'Vision 2030' supply chain and increasing the export of Pakistani Halal meat and fruits to the Kingdom.
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Which Gulf nation provided 'Liquefied Petroleum Gas' (LPG) on a deferred payment basis to Pakistan during the winter of 2023-2024?
To meet the surge in domestic gas demand during winter, Qatar provided additional LNG and LPG cargoes. The flexible payment terms were a gesture of support during Pakistan's period of extreme foreign exchange scarcity.
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Pakistan’s 'Bilateral Investment Treaty' (BIT) with which Gulf country was overhauled in 2024 to ensure better investor protection?
As part of the new investment policy, Pakistan modernized its BITs with Saudi Arabia and the UAE. These new treaties provide clearer dispute resolution mechanisms and are essential for securing the multi-billion dollar sovereign investments promised through the SIFC.
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Which Gulf country signed an MoU in 2024 for the construction of a large-scale oil refinery in Hub, Balochistan?
Saudi Aramco is the lead partner for a proposed $10 billion mega-refinery project in Hub. This project is a centerpiece of the SIFC's energy agenda, intended to reduce Pakistan's dependence on imported refined petroleum products.
