Iran-US economic pressure war intensifies over Strait of Hormuz
KARACHI: The economic pressure battle between Iran and the United States is intensifying, with both sides seeking to force the other to back down. The key question now is which…
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Iran rejects talks on ceasefire extension
Pakistan is making diplomatic efforts to help extend the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, as the current truce is scheduled to expire on Sunday, August 16. Sources said…
Iran, Oman reach deal on Strait of Hormuz shipping routes
Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on a proposed shipping route map for the strategically important Strait of Hormuz…
Iran says US violated Islamabad MoU
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of violating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, saying the agreement…
Iran says Hormuz cannot be seized by ‘tweet or warship’
Iran has rejected US threats over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi declaring that…
Houthi attack on Yemen’s Mokha leaves six dead
MOKHA: A Houthi attack on Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Mokha has killed six people, including two security personnel,…
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Karachi: As journalists, we’ve attended countless 14th August celebrations — most of them lost in long speeches, endless queues of guests of honour and chief guests, or simply mismanaged and…
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FPCCI seeks industry consultation before revision of incremental power package
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Balochistan flood resilience project faces delays despite housing support progress
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