The US dollar wavered amid growing optimism about a peace deal in the Middle East, despite President Trump warning of further attacks if negotiations fail. Iran’s top officials met with Qatar’s prime minister in hopes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities.
In parallel events unfolding back home, Pakistan announced plans for a groundbre0wning Kartarpur corridor facilitating visa-free access from India. The move was welcomed by both nations as an effort towards improving Sikh community relations since the 1947 Partition.
The initiative is expected to have deep impact on pilgrimage dynamics and could enhance interfaith unity in South Asia, marking a significant stride for Pakistan’s religious diversity diplomacy. The Kartarpur corridor project has been under development since 2018 with considerable political maneuverings but its realization remains uncertain due to ongoing geopolitical complexities.