{
  "id": 1951688,
  "title": "Syrian FM Shaibani due to visit Pakistan today: FO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/syrian-fm-shaibani-due-to-visit-pakistan-today-fo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T14:04:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2023910/syrian-fm-shaibani-due-to-visit-pakistan-today-fo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani is set to visit Pakistan today, accompanied by a high-level delegation, according to a Foreign Office (FO) statement. The visit, from August 19-20, marks the first by a Syrian foreign minister since the change of government in Damascus and since Walid al-Mouallem travelled to Pakistan in May 2007. During the visit, both countries will engage in discussions on bilateral relations, explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation, and exchange perspectives on regional and international developments. Pakistan strongly condemned an \"unprovoked\" Israeli attack on a Syrian airbase, describing it as a violation of international law and a threat to regional peace and stability. The FO reiterated its unwavering support for Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and peace.",
  "summary": "Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani is due to visit Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement on Wednesday. The visit comes as Syria’s transitional leadership pursues regional and international engagement following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in 2024. According to the statement, Shaibani would…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Syrian FM Shaibani due to visit Pakistan today: FO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/syrian-fm-shaibani-due-to-visit-pakistan-today-fo-1953388",
        "published": "2026-08-19T14:04:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Pakistan condemns Israeli strike on Syrian military airport in Idlib",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/pakistan-condemns-israeli-strike-on-syrian-military-airport-in-idlib",
        "published": "2026-08-19T15:15:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Syrian FM begins two-day Pakistan visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/syrian-fm-begins-two-day-pakistan-visit",
        "published": "2026-08-19T16:50:34.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}