Energy
Pakistan and Qatar near revised LNG deal at 11.96pc of Brent
PSO sources say QatarEnergy's final offer prices LNG at 11.96pc of Brent for both contracts, with 66 cargoes a year; PSO wants cabinet approval by Nov 3.
Qatar
Qatar: 10 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Pakistan and Qatar near revised LNG deal at 11.96pc of Brent. Key developments, background and analysis.
10 stories on Qatar since 27 September 2026; the latest was published on 29 October 2026.
Key developments
- Pakistan and Qatar near revised LNG deal at 11.96pc of BrentPSO sources told The Express Tribune that QatarEnergy's final offer prices LNG at 11.96 per cent of Brent for both of Pakistan's long-term contracts.
- Iran calls Qatar's new peace ideas unacceptable but talks go onA person briefed on the talks said Qatari mediators gave Iran a new seven-day draft on Sunday, with daily confidence-building steps for both sides; a senior Iranian official called it 'unacceptable ideas and not an offer'.
- Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Indonesia sign 'Badr' defence industry pactPakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Indonesia signed the 'Badr Memorandum of Understanding' in Doha on Wednesday.
- Araghchi says US-Iran talks go on through Pakistan and QatarIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with the US are continuing without interruption through mediators including Pakistan and Qatar, IRNA reported.
- Pakistan and Qatar agree to deepen internal security cooperationInterior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Qatari counterpart agreed in Doha to strengthen cooperation in internal security.
Middle East
Iran calls Qatar's new peace ideas unacceptable but talks go on
A senior Iranian official called Qatar's new seven-day draft 'unacceptable ideas', while Araghchi said Iran stays in close contact with mediators.
Pakistan
Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Indonesia sign 'Badr' defence industry pact
Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Indonesia signed the 'Badr' memorandum in Doha to cooperate on defence production, research and training; other nations may join.
Middle East
Araghchi says US-Iran talks go on through Pakistan and Qatar
Iran says talks with Washington continue via Pakistan and Qatar, while Tehran told Field Marshal Munir no enriched nuclear material will leave the country.
Pakistan
Pakistan and Qatar agree to deepen internal security cooperation
Mohsin Naqvi and Qatar's interior minister agreed in Doha to expand security ties, a day after Naqvi praised Qatar's role in US-Iran peace efforts.
Energy
First LNG cargo of October reaches Pakistan after terminals ran dry
A Qatari LNG cargo berthed at Engro's terminal, ending a four-day halt in LNG supply, but the second terminal stays idle and winter demand is set to soar.
Middle East
Qatar's PM calls Netanyahu a 'war criminal' over Gaza
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said crimes in Gaza make Netanyahu a war criminal, as US Democrats pressed Israel to stop settler violence in the West Bank.
Middle East
Trump says Iran war will be over 'very, very soon'
Trump said the Iran war will end very soon and oil will fall, as Vance blamed Tehran for the collapse of the Islamabad MoU and Qatar kept relaying messages.
Middle East
Iran awaits US answer on Hormuz as Ghalibaf warns no one will sell oil if Iran cannot
Qatar is carrying new Iranian ideas on reopening the Strait of Hormuz to Washington, with a US reply expected by Wednesday, as Tehran warns over Gulf oil.
Trade
Pakistan's trade deficit with Gulf countries widens as energy imports climb
The trade gap with Gulf partners grew 2.6pc to $3.45bn in July–August as imports from Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia surged while several export markets shrank.