geopolitics

Mohsin Naqvi highlights Pakistan's role in regional peace at Doha forum

The Interior Minister underscored Pakistan's mediation efforts between Iran and the United States as part of a broader regional security strategy.

Pakistan Interior Minister urges patience for US-Iran peace in Doha

Naqvi highlighted the need for sustained trust as regional tensions persist despite ongoing drone interceptions and maritime security concerns.

Donald Trump delays signing new sanctions and tariffs against Russia

The president argues that immediate punitive measures could jeopardize ongoing efforts to broker a peace deal in Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to visit Tehran on Monday

World Food Programme to cut Gaza aid as funding falls short

The cuts will reduce daily hot meals from 250,000 to 150,000 and leave families near the Yellow Line with food every other day instead of daily.

Austrian Airlines flight from Israel diverts to Bulgaria over bomb threat

The Bulgarian air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the plane, which carried 51 passengers and suffered no reported injuries.

Over 340 Palestinian children killed in Gaza since ceasefire began

UNICEF reports that nearly half of these fatalities occurred near the Yellow Line, highlighting the ongoing impact of Israeli military presence.

High global borrowing costs and energy prices pressure Pakistan's economy

Rising international interest rates and a heavy reliance on foreign energy imports strain Pakistan's fiscal stability and inflation targets.

Saudi-led coalition and Houthis exchange strikes in Yemen and Riyadh

The escalation included two drone interceptions around Riyadh and a Saudi airstrike in Saada governorate that killed at least nine people.

Gaza woman flees with eight children for medical treatment after war losses

Wijdan Abu Matar seeks care in Egypt after losing 35 family members and witnessing the destruction of her community in the Gaza Strip.

IMF members urge increased support for nations facing short-term financing hurdles

The committee warned that economic risks remain tilted to the downside as conflicts and trade tensions threaten global food and energy security.

Pakistan suspends trade at Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan border crossings with Iran

The temporary closure aims to address security concerns and stop smuggling, though passenger traffic through the Rimdan-Gabd crossing continues.

Trump says Saudi Arabia should accept Israeli help against Houthis

The former US president suggested that Riyadh's participation in the Abraham Accords is once again a possibility.

JD Vance warns high gas prices will drop after US-Israel war on Iran ends

The US Navy's presence in the Strait of Hormuz currently prevents fuel costs from tripling due to Iranian maritime threats.

UAE agrees to resume payments to forces fighting Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen

The UAE agreement follows its withdrawal from operations inside Yemen in January as the government launches a counteroffensive to retake Sanaa.

Pakistan short-term inflation holds at 11.38 per cent as prices edge down

While the Sensitive Price Indicator saw a marginal weekly decline, annual costs for essentials like onions and LPG remain significantly elevated.

Fazlur Rehman calls for joint parliamentary session on Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa security

The demand follows the federal government's imposition of emergency and governor's rule in the province to suspend the PTI-led administration.

Pakistan records over 4.3 million foreign tourist arrivals in two years

Afghanistan and the United Kingdom emerged as the primary sources of international visitors during the 2024-2025 period.

Pakistan secures energy supplies through 2026 despite regional conflict shocks

While supplies are secure, ongoing attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure remain a concern for Pakistan's long-term economic outlook.

Pakistan reviews preparations for 2027 SCO Council of Heads of State Summit

The upcoming summit serves as a key platform for Pakistan to strengthen ties with regional partners and pursue collective priorities.

Twelve vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz over one week

Escalating maritime strikes and a new Iranian naval formation threaten global energy flows as oil shipments fall below pre-war levels.

Donald Trump cancels livestream of Nidal Hasan firing squad execution in US

The decision follows intense opposition from the United Nations and the Catholic Church regarding the public broadcast of the military execution.

Houthi forces launch military campaign to seize Yemen's Red Sea coast

The offensive follows a 2022 UN-brokered ceasefire and aims to seize the road to Aden and the Gulf of Aden.

BBC Verify identifies hundreds of unresolved Israeli military conduct allegations in Gaza and Lebanon

While the IDF says it takes all reports seriously, only 28 of 300 cases it claimed to be investigating had outcomes published on its website.