Israel Iran Conflict
AFTER three and a half months of war between US-Israel and Iran and an acrimonious temporary ceasefire, a genuine...
Updated 16 Jun, 2026 07:43am
Of the four clenched-fisted promises that Iranians learnt to state collectively, the West applauded two.
Updated 16 Jun, 2026 08:16am
The budget was already on a tightrope; whether it walks it or falls depends less on what happens in Islamabad and more on goings-on in Washington and Tehran
Updated 16 Jun, 2026 06:46pm
Technical talks to begin this week; Geneva framework will be precursor to 60-day negotiations on Nuclear-programme, sanctions.
Updated 16 Jun, 2026 07:32am
“He did it. Again,” Mohsin Naqvi says of CDF Munir, “Not just for his country this time, but for the world."
Published 15 Jun, 2026 04:06pm
In address to NA, he says the world has achieved a “historic milestone” of peace.
Updated 15 Jun, 2026 10:16pm
Agreement boosts sentiment at the PSX, says analyst; KSE-100 index rose by 4,639.92 points or 2.69pc, to close at 177,039.82.
Updated 15 Jun, 2026 07:29pm
Brent crude futures falls $4.08 to $83.25 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate falls $4.35 to $80.53.
Published 15 Jun, 2026 11:14am
The preliminary agreement, first announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is being hailed as a significant diplomatic breakthrough that could restore stability in the Middle East.
Updated 16 Jun, 2026 04:36pm
PM Shehbaz says both sides have declared immediate termination of military operations on all fronts; Iran's deputy FM says talks to be held within two months to seek a “final agreement”.
Updated 15 Jun, 2026 12:17pm
The proposed agreement is emerging as an armistice plus framework essentially prepared to stop escalation, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a structured negotiating process for unresolved disputes.
Published 14 Jun, 2026 07:12pm
Tel Aviv issues evacuation warning to residents of 20 towns.
Updated 14 Jun, 2026 08:24am
We are confident that this historic peace deal will form a strong foundation for lasting peace, premier says.
Updated 13 Jun, 2026 11:24pm
Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalise the next steps, premier says.
Updated 13 Jun, 2026 12:10am
Analysts and commentators emphasise the logistical and human costs of any attempt to occupy the island.
Published 11 Jun, 2026 09:40pm
Economist Heather Long warns that inflation is so high it is "erasing all wage gains".
Published 10 Jun, 2026 11:45pm
Committee recommends extension of fuel-conservation measures till June 30.
Updated 10 Jun, 2026 01:34pm
At UNSC, Pakistan's envoy says “events of the last few days have amply underscored the fragility of the situation, the risk of escalation and the need for diplomatic efforts to come to fruition".
Updated 10 Jun, 2026 09:37pm
Iran Guards say four major targets attacked in Jordan, including F-35 fighter nests, as well as bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Published 10 Jun, 2026 10:40am
Trump says pilots are fine; tells reporters he could have “an idea” for an Iran deal within a few days.
Updated 09 Jun, 2026 05:25pm
Tehran says diplomatic process to end war would be affected by renewed hostilities in region.
Updated 08 Jun, 2026 08:01pm
Trump insists new strikes by Israel and Iran will not affect his administration's peace talks with Tehran, says Netanyahu “doesn’t call the shots”.
Updated 14 Jun, 2026 12:52pm
Lebanese army says its chief travelled to Pakistan to meet top officials.
Updated 08 Jun, 2026 07:50am
Decides to increase targets by 188,000 bpd from July.
Published 07 Jun, 2026 10:00pm
Public debt now accounts for more than 69pc of GDP, compared to 60pc before the war, according to the Treasury.
Published 07 Jun, 2026 02:29pm
“In Iran, no one truly cares about football now, just as no one seems to care about the hardship and difficult living conditions of the Iranian people,” says citizen in Tehran.
Published 07 Jun, 2026 12:35pm
Cites restricted access to bombed nuclear sites as key reason for inspection gaps, denies seeking nuclear weapons.
Updated 07 Jun, 2026 08:09am
Tehran rejects claims it is using Lebanon as "bargaining chip", urges Beirut to focus on "real foe".
Updated 07 Jun, 2026 07:57am
Households in Afghanistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka are among the most seriously affected.
Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:07am
Israeli attacks kill 12 people in Tyre and Nabatieh; Lebanese president accuses Tehran of treating his country as bargaining chip in deal with US.
Updated 06 Jun, 2026 07:39am
