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UK will not support the blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says
LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not…
US Announces Blockade of Iranian Gulf Ports as Tensions Escalate and Oil Prices Surge
WASHINGTON: In the countdown to the Gulf blockade, the United States military announced that it will…
Iran issues alternative transit paths through Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday announced alternative routes for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, citing…
The Narrow Window Before Escalation
By: Sada Cumber There are moments in regional conflict when escalation is not incremental, but structural.…
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…
Govt mulls shipping options as Iran allows limited Hormuz passage
Islamabad: Pakistan is weighing options such as allowing other ships to carry essential cargo under its…
US Deploys 82nd Airborne Troops to Middle East Amid Iran War
WASHINGTON: Thousands of soldiers from the US Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division have begun arriving in…
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…
Iran Allows 20 More Pakistani Ships Through Strait of Hormuz: Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday announced that Iran has…
Iran Plans Maritime Security Fees for Hormuz Vessels
TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament is preparing legislation to impose transit tolls on ships passing through the Strait…
Trump Seeks Swift End to Iran Conflict Within 4–6 Weeks
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has directed his aides to prioritize a swift end to the…
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 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…
Oil prices climb as Iran denies US talks amid Gulf tensions
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in early trading on Tuesday amid renewed supply concerns, as Iran denied…
PIDE Warns of Severe Economic Impact from Hormuz Disruption
ISLAMABAD: A recent study by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics has warned that Pakistan’s economy…
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,…
Great Debate on Iran War: Global Oil Routes, Kharg Island, and Rising Economic Risks
Washington: In a significant discussion on the ongoing Iran war, senior petroleum and natural resources analyst…
“Strait of Hormuz” is a Narrow Waterway but why Matters a lot to the World?
By: SYED FEROZ AHMED The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important sea routes…
Shehbaz Sharif Arrives in Saudi Arabia for Talks on Iran War
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday arrived in Saudi Arabia on a…
Middle East War Triggers Biggest Oil Supply Disruption: IEA
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered the largest oil…
Global markets slide after tanker attacks push oil above $100
ISLAMABAD: Asian stock markets fell broadly on Thursday while global oil prices surged above $100 a…
Tankers hit in Gulf as Iran-US-Israel conflict escalates
GULF WATERS: Explosive-laden boats believed to be operated by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked two fuel…