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Pakistan emerging as key diplomatic bridge in regional affair

Muhammad ibrahimMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026017

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is increasingly being recognized on the international stage for its growing diplomatic influence, particularly during periods of heightened tension between the United States...

Bangladesh to reinstate ‘Except Israel’ clause on Passports

Muhammad ibrahimMay 25, 2026May 25, 2026

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026020

DHAKA: Once again, history appears to be repeating itself as the Bangladeshi government, known for its pro-Pakistan stance, has taken a significant step to reintroduce...

Rubio says Iran deal still possible as talks continue on Monday

Muhammad ibrahimMay 25, 2026May 25, 2026

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026034

WEB DESK: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that a potential agreement aimed at ending the conflict with Iran could still be...

IMF raises concerns over Pakistan’s solar energy policy

Muhammad ibrahimMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026076

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has voiced significant reservations regarding Pakistan’s current solar energy policy. Under the new policy, a distinction has been made...

China to buy 200 boeing jets, push for extension of U.S. trade truce

Muhammad ibrahimMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026086

BEIJING: China announced on Wednesday that it plans to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft and push for an extension of its trade truce with the United...

Indian Supreme Court approves euthanasia of stray dogs

Muhammad ibrahimMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026May 19, 20260112

WEB DESK: The Indian Supreme Court has authorised the killing of stray dogs. According to Indian media reports, a hearing was held in the Supreme...

Pakistan condemns drone strike on UAE nuclear facility

Muhammad ibrahimMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026May 18, 20260118

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday strongly denounced the drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates, warning that assaults on nuclear...

Iran responds to latest US peace offer amid ongoing talks

Muhammad ibrahimMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026May 18, 20260130

TEHRAN: Iran announced on Monday that it had replied to Washington’s latest peace initiative aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, while talks between the two...

Saudi Arabia officially announced Dhul-Hijah Moon

Muhammad ibrahimMay 17, 2026May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026May 17, 20260121

RIYADH: The lunar crescent for the month of Dhu al-Hijjah has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Based on reports from Gulf media outlets, the initial...

Centcom Commander praises Pakistan for Its role in counterterrorism Cooperation

Muhammad ibrahimMay 17, 2026May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026May 17, 20260123

ISLAMABAD: The United States Central Command (Centcom) has commended Pakistan for its ongoing cooperation in counterterrorism efforts, calling Islamabad a “vital partner” in the regional...

Google’s Gemini Intelligence RAM criteria excludes some samsung, google foldables

Muhammad ibrahimMay 16, 2026May 17, 2026

May 16, 2026May 17, 20260148

WEB DESK: The Android community is abuzz with Google’s new Gemini Intelligence platform, which was prominently showcased at this week’s Android Show. The platform is...

Virat Kohli says he’ll skip world cup if asked to prove worth

Muhammad ibrahimMay 16, 2026May 16, 2026

May 16, 2026May 16, 20260141

WEB DESK: India batting star Virat Kohli has hinted that he may not feature in the 2027 Cricket World Cup if he feels the need...

U.S. Lawmaker claims 39 American Aircraft lost in Iran war, citing defence report

Muhammad ibrahimMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026May 13, 20260144

WEB DESK: U.S. Democratic Congressman Edward has acknowledged that the United States suffered significant aircraft losses during the Iran war, claiming that 39 American aircraft...

Trump arrives in China for high-stakes summit with Xi

Muhammad ibrahimMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026May 13, 20260164

BEIJING: U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday for a high-profile summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the first visit by an...

China confirms Trump’s three-day state visit to Beijing

Muhammad ibrahimMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026May 11, 20260207

BEIJING: China on Monday officially confirmed that US President Donald Trump will visit the country from May 13 to 15 for talks with Chinese President...

Iran delivers reply to US proposal through Pakistani mediation

Muhammad ibrahimMay 10, 2026May 10, 2026

May 10, 2026May 10, 20260197

WEB DESK: Iran has reportedly conveyed its response to a proposal from the United States through Pakistani intermediaries, according to Iranian state media, as diplomatic...

Australia bans BLA, leaders over terrorism in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026May 8, 20260221

WEB DESK: Australia has announced sanctions against the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and three of its top officials. The Department of Foreign Affairs and...

Zardari, Shehbaz stress stronger support for vulnerable Groups

Muhammad ibrahimMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026May 8, 20260224

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated the government’s resolve to continue supporting vulnerable segments of society and tackling humanitarian...

US introduces UNSC draft resolution to ensure freedom of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Muhammad ibrahimMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026May 7, 20260299

WEB DESK: The United States has proposed a draft resolution in the UN Security Council to secure and defend freedom of navigation in the Strait...

Trump says Iran agreement within reach, warns military action remains an option

Muhammad ibrahimMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026May 7, 20260232

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said a diplomatic agreement with Iran remains within reach, but warned that military action could resume if negotiations collapse. Speaking...

Iran agrees to cease Uranium enrichment, export highly enriched Uranium: US Media

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 20260230

WASHINGTON: As per US officials and sources close to the White House, a preliminary agreement has been drafted between the United States and Iran to...

Iran says US responds to latest peace proposal amid rising tensions

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260269

WEB DESK: Iran has acknowledged receiving a response from the United States regarding its latest peace proposal, according to state-linked media reports. A spokesperson for...

Iran hit an American warship trying to enter Strait of Hormuz, US military denied Iranian claim

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260244

WEB DESK: US Central Command (Centcom) denies that one of its warships has been struck by two Iranian missiles. In a post on X, Centcom...

Pakistan assists in repatriation of Iranian ship crew handed over by US

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260240

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has facilitated the transfer of 22 crew members from the Iranian container vessel MV Touska, who were handed over by the United States...

Gunfire erupts outside Kapil Sharma’s café in Surrey, no injuries reported

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260239

WEB DESK: Gunfire erupted late Saturday night outside a café in Surrey, close to an eatery owned by comedian Kapil Sharma, raising fresh concerns about...

Jemima Goldsmith engaged to Irish Investor Cameron O’Reilly, wedding expected soon: British Newspaper

Muhammad ibrahimMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026May 3, 20260355

WEB DESK: Jemima Goldsmith has gotten engaged to Irish-born investor Cameron O’Reilly, and the couple is expected to marry soon. According to a British newspaper,...

Tehran sends 14-point peace proposal to U.S. covering regional conflicts, Hormuz framework

Muhammad ibrahimMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026May 3, 20260190

TEHRAN: Iranian media outlets have reported that Tehran has delivered a comprehensive 14-point peace proposal to the United States, aimed at halting conflicts across multiple...

Pakistan, other countries condemn Israeli attack on Global Sumud Flotilla

Muhammad ibrahimMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026May 1, 20260209

WEB DESK: The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of twelve countries including Pakistan have condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli assault on the Global Sumud...

US military to present Iran strike options to Trump, Axios reports

Muhammad ibrahimApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026April 30, 20260222

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is set to receive a classified briefing on Thursday outlining possible military options against Iran, according to a report by Axios....

New Israeli maps expand restricted military zones across Gaza

Muhammad ibrahimApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026April 30, 20260234

JERUSALEM: Recently issued Israeli maps have revealed a significant expansion of restricted military areas in Gaza Strip, placing thousands of displaced Palestinians within zones where...

War would backfire if US resumes conflict, warns Mohsen Rezaei

Muhammad ibrahimApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026April 30, 20260228

TEHRAN: Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei has cautioned that any renewed conflict initiated by the United States would have severe consequences for its forces. Speaking about...

Deepak Perwani robbed thrice in 3 months, warns of rising Karachi crime

Muhammad ibrahimApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026April 29, 20260326

KARACHI: Renowned designer Deepak Perwani has raised concerns over the surge in crime across Karachi after revealing he has been targeted three times in the...

WSJ reports Trump plans extended blockade of Iran

Muhammad ibrahimApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026April 29, 20260184

WASHINGTON: According to the Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump has instructed U.S. security officials to prepare for an extended naval blockade of Iran’s ports,...

Iran says US can no longer ‘Impose’ policies on other nations

Muhammad ibrahimApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026April 28, 20260226

TEHRAN: Iran declared on Tuesday that the United States no longer holds the power to enforce its policies on other nations, as Washington reviews a...

Death toll climbs to 14 after train collision near Jakarta

Muhammad ibrahimApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026April 28, 20260211

JAKARTA: Authorities in Indonesia have confirmed that at least 14 people were killed and 84 others injured following a train collision near Jakarta. Rescue teams...

Pahalgam Incident: Allegations surface after claimed leak of Intelligence document

Muhammad ibrahimApril 26, 2026April 26, 2026

April 26, 2026April 26, 20260221

RAWALPINDI: Allegations regarding the involvement of India’s intelligence agency, RAW, in what is being described as a “false flag operation” in Pahalgam have emerged following...

Trump halts envoys’ Pakistan trip, casting doubt on Iran peace push

Muhammad ibrahimApril 26, 2026April 26, 2026

April 26, 2026April 26, 20260211

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has called off a planned visit by senior US envoys to Pakistan, dampening expectations of progress in efforts to ease tensions...

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, leaving four killed

Muhammad ibrahimApril 25, 2026April 25, 2026

April 25, 2026April 25, 20260190

WEB DESK: At least four people were killed in southern Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes targeted separate locations, according to the country’s health ministry, despite a...

Araqchi Likely in Islamabad Tonight as Pakistan Pushes Fresh Iran-US Ceasefire Diplomacy

Muhammad ibrahimApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026April 24, 20260195

ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad late Friday with a delegation as Pakistan intensifies diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing...

Hormuz tensions push global oil prices higher amid supply fears

Muhammad ibrahimApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026April 24, 20260283

WEB DESK: Global oil prices surged sharply as rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz fueled concerns over disruptions to energy supplies, sending Brent crude...

Treaty undermined or strategic pressure? Rethinking India’s Indus waters approach

Muhammad ibrahimApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026April 24, 20260188

WEB DESK: India’s move to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in suspension under security justifications raises serious legal and strategic concerns, as the treaty...

Fuel prices surged 4% as Strait of Hormuz remain closed by Iran

Muhammad ibrahimApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026April 23, 20260227

WEB DESK: Oil prices increased more than 4% on Thursday after Iran signaled it would keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as long as a...

Iran-US Maritime clash deepens with tanker diversions

Muhammad ibrahimApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026April 23, 20260156

WASHIINGTON: The United States has reportedly intercepted multiple Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters, intensifying pressure on Tehran as regional tensions remain high. According to...

Iran executes man convicted of ties to Mossad

Muhammad ibrahimApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026April 22, 20260156

TEHRAN: Iran announced on Wednesday that it had executed a man convicted of having connections to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, amid escalating tensions with Israel...

Limited shipping movement through Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing blockade

Muhammad ibrahimApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026April 22, 20260213

WEB DESK: The flow of maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz remained largely restricted on Tuesday, with only three vessels reported to have...

Iran declines negotiations over hormuz blockade, seizes two vessels amid maritime tensions

Muhammad ibrahimApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026April 22, 20260178

TEHRAN: Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, indicated that Tehran has received signals suggesting Washington might be open to ending the ongoing blockade...

Trump extends Iran ceasefire at Pakistan’s request, awaits ‘unified proposal’

Muhammad ibrahimApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026April 22, 20260158

WASHIINGTON: US president Donald Trump says giving Tehran time to negotiate; US blockade of Iran’s ports will continue President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire...

Iran calls on UN to denounce US seizure of cargo vessel

Muhammad ibrahimApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026April 22, 20260144

TEHRAN: Iran has urged the United Nations to formally condemn the United States after its navy seized an Iranian cargo ship, describing the move as...

Khatam al-Ambiya Commander: Iran prepared to respond firmly to any hostile acts

Muhammad ibrahimApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026April 21, 20260146

TEHRAN: General Abdulali, the head of the Iranian military’s joint Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, has declared that Iran is ready to deliver an immediate and firm...

Trump warns Iran of ‘unprecedented consequences’, insists talks are inevitable

Muhammad ibrahimApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026April 21, 20260132

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has expressed strong confidence that Iran will eventually come to the negotiating table, warning that failure to do so would...

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