Amid heightened military tensions with India, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs facilitated an official visit to China following reports that Beijing provided air defense support and helped adjust satellite coverage. This diplomatic engagement signals a closer alliance with an authoritarian state known for repressive military practices.

The European Union warned Pakistan that its duty‐free exporter status under the GSP+ scheme will depend on significant progress in addressing human rights, labor rights, and freedom of speech concerns. This development follows a series of government actions, including controversial legislation perceived as suppressing free speech, thereby raising questions about Pakistan’s commitment to democratic and human rights standards. As the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responsible for shaping Pakistan’s international policies, represents the nation on the global stage, its role is indirectly scrutinized in light of these reforms.