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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,…

North Korea and Belarus signed “Friendship” Treaty During Lukashenko Visit

PYONGYANG: North Korea and Belarus have formalized their partnership with the signing of a “Friendship and…

Fakhar Zaman Scores Fifty as Qalandars Beat Kingsmen in PSL 11 Opener

LAHORE: Defending champions Lahore Qalandars kicked off the 11th season of the HBL Pakistan Super League…

Oil Prices Ease on Iran Strike Pause, But Investors Remain Cautious

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he would postpone strikes on Iran’s energy…

Powerful Thunderstorms Illuminate Skies Across UAE

DUBAI: A powerful storm system swept across the United Arab Emirates overnight, unleashing heavy rain, strong…

Another Pakistani Dies in UAE as Missile Debris Claims Fourth Life

ABU DHABI: A fourth Pakistani national has been killed in the United Arab Emirates amid the…

Explosion Reported Near Pakistan Embassy in Tehran: Sources

TEHRAN: Explosions were reported near the Embassy of Pakistan and the residence of its ambassador in…

Pakistan’s Diplomatic Push Signals Hope for De-escalation

ISLAMABAD: A fragile diplomatic opening has emerged between the United States and Iran following a temporary…

NASA’s Artemis II Mission Set for Historic Moon Flyby

WASHINGTON: More than 50 years after the Apollo programme’s last crewed Moon flight, NASA is set…

Govt weighs optional power tariff for industries

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy is considering introducing an optional tariff mechanism aimed at supporting industrial…

PCB announces automatic refund for PSL 11 tickets

ISLAMABAD: The refund process for tickets of the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League will…

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Felicitated at UK Parliament Event

LONDON: Renowned Pakistani singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son Shahzaman Khan were formally…

Punjab Schools to Reopen from April 1: Education Minister

LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Wednesday announced that all schools across the province…

Pakistan to Launch Hajj Flights from April 18

ISLAMABAD: Hajj flight operations from Pakistan will begin on April 18 and continue until May 21,…

War in Iran Releases Millions of Tonnes of CO₂, Study Finds

ISLAMABAD: A new analysis has warned that the ongoing Iran conflict has triggered a significant surge…

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…

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…

U.S. Lawmakers Warn of Potential Ground Operations in Iran Amid Classified Briefings

Washington: Several U.S. lawmakers and defense analysts have voiced strong opposition and concern over potential ground…

PM Shehbaz, MBS Review Iran Conflict Impact on Region

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…

Trump: Iran Ready for Deal as New Leadership Emerges

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that a “new leadership” had emerged in Iran,…

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…

Hurriyat Condemns Life Sentence of Asiya Andrabi

ISLAMABAD: A court in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir has sentenced senior Hurriyat leader Asiya Andrabi to…

Trump Claims Progress in Iran Talks Despite Tehran’s Denial

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has claimed that negotiations with Iran are underway through “the right people,” expressing…