Islamabad accord: Iran, US ‘receive plan’ to end hostilities and immediate ceasefire

ISLAMABAD: Iran and the United States have received a Pakistan-formulated plan aimed at ending ongoing hostilities,…

Iran Claims US Rescue Mission Failed, Says Multiple Aircraft Destroyed

TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that a US-led rescue operation aimed at…

Pakistan’s True Challenge; Building Institutional Unity for Stability and Growth

By: Syed Feroz Ahmed Pakistan’s main challenge is not merely weak leadership or flawed policies; rather,…

UAE Dismisses Residency Claims, Reaffirms Protection for Iranians

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has dismissed recent media reports about the residency status of…

FO Says Pakistan Working Closely with US to Promote Dialogue

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed that it remains in close coordination with the United States while intensifying…

JUI-F Chief Urges Unified Islamic Bloc Against Israel

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday said the ongoing conflict involving…

Trump Open to Ending Iran War Despite Hormuz Closure: Report

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has told aides he is willing to end the war with…

Govt Considers Austerity Measures Amid Energy Crisis

ISLAMABAD: A proposal to impose a nationwide smart lockdown was opposed by provincial governments during a…

In Call With PM Shehbaz, Iran’s Pezeshkian Urges Trust‑Building to Support Talks

ISLAMABAD: In a phone call on Saturday, Iran’s President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of…

Houthis Fire First Missile at Israel, Opening New Front in Middle East War

Yemen: Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for their first missile attack on Israel since the…

US–Iran Tensions: Strategic Narratives, Economic Pressure, and Diplomatic Openings

Houston: Ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran reflect a complex mix of military escalation,…

US–China Summit Set for Beijing After Trip Delay

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is set to visit China in May for a meeting with…

Pakistan Emerges Key Player in Iran-US Mediation Efforts, Analysis

HOUSTON: Pakistan is playing a key behind-the-scenes role in facilitating potential negotiations between Iran and the…

Iran Vows Continued Defence Until Aggression Ends at UN

GENEVA: Iran has said it will continue to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity until what…

Iran Allows Conditional Passage Through Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN: Iran has announced that “non-hostile” vessels will be allowed safe passage through the strategically vital…

Iran-US War: Global Impact & Implications for Pakistan

By: Syed Feroz Ahmed Tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified in recent months…

UK PM warns Middle East war could last long

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East…

Gulf States Warn Trump Over Iran Strike Risk and Hormuz Crisis: WSJ

Washington: Gulf States Warn President Donald Trump Against Iran Strike as Tensions Escalate Over Strait of…

Iran Issues Stern Warning to U.S. Allies Over Energy Infrastructure Threats

Tehran: Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States and its regional allies that…

Energy crisis deepens as US-Iran conflict fuels global tensions

DOHA/WASHINGTON: A request by the United States military for an additional $200 billion in funding for…

PSX Falls as Oil Price Surge Triggers Market Sell-Off

KARACHI: Stocks at the Pakistan Stock Exchange declined on Thursday as a surge in global oil…

Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates with Gulf Energy Strikes

DOHA/JERUSALEM/DUBAI: Iran on Wednesday accused Israel of targeting its facilities in the South Pars Gas Field,…

US Poll Shows Sharp Decline in Support for Israel

WASHINGTON: A new national survey has indicated a significant decline in favourable views of Israel among…

US Intelligence Warned of Iran Retaliation Before Strikes

WASHINGTON: United States intelligence agencies had warned that military action against Iran could trigger retaliatory strikes…