Pakistan and China have jointly urged the United States and Iran to immediately cease hostilities and resume diplomatic talks, warning that the recent escalation risks undermining efforts to achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East. Read More: Pakistan invites Chinese investment in high-tech slaughterhouses The appeal came during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister […]
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Finance minister to hold trade talks in Washington
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is set to visit Washington on Saturday for a three-day trip focused on advancing trade, investment and economic cooperation between Pakistan and the United States, diplomatic sources have said. Read More: Pakistan-US trade progress to boost exports, investment: APBF During the visit, Aurangzeb is expected to hold meetings with officials from the Office […]
Tehran threatens regional infrastructure after US warning
Iran has warned it will strike regional infrastructure if the United States attacks Iranian facilities. The warning came after renewed threats attributed to US President Donald Trump. The escalation raises concerns for regional security and countries hosting strategic infrastructure. Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, delivered the warning through Iranian […]
Pakistan joins China-led AI organisation as founding member
Pakistan is set to become a founding member of the China-led World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visiting Shanghai to sign the membership agreement during a two-day official trip. Read More: Pakistan, China push forward next CPEC phase According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Dar will also attend the […]
US-Iran war reignites with major strikes
The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after restoring a naval blockade on Wednesday, reigniting direct conflict. The escalation threatens global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and raises fears of wider regional instability. Iran, Gulf nations, commercial shipping, and international energy markets are directly affected by the renewed hostilities. […]
Iran says Hormuz won’t reopen under US pressure
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen through American military pressure, escalating tensions across the Gulf. Fresh military exchanges between Iran and the United States increased fears over regional security and global energy supplies. The developments directly affect international shipping, oil markets, and countries dependent on Gulf trade. Iranian Army spokesperson Brigadier General […]
Pakistan, FBI reaffirm cooperation on security
Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on counterterrorism, cybercrime investigations and law enforcement during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and FBI Director Kash Patel in Washington. Read More: Pak Armed Forces symbol of strength and security: Masood Khan The meeting took place at the headquarters of the US […]
Trump reinstates blockade on Iranian ports
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will reinstate its naval blockade targeting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. He said international shipping through the strategic waterway would remain open despite the renewed measures. The announcement marks another escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran. In a post […]
PM Shehbaz visits Qatar to offer condolences
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Qatar on Monday on a one-day official visit to express condolences over the passing of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, reaffirming the close and longstanding ties between Pakistan and Qatar. Read More: Pakistan, Qatar pledge stronger ties amid middle East tensions According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), […]
Ghalibaf warns US to honour Hormuz deal or face consequences
Iran has sharply increased pressure on the United States by demanding full implementation of the June 16 memorandum of understanding as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to rise. Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that the time for one-sided agreements had ended and warned Washington to respect its commitments […]