US Iran Rift
Beijing warns its excessive use could plunge world into a Terminator-like dystopian future.
Updated 12 Mar, 2026 08:15am
Jet fuel prices nearly double, pushing carriers towards financial dilemma.
Updated 12 Mar, 2026 08:27am
US warns of Iranian plans to mine waters of the strait, claims destroying 16 minelayers.
Updated 12 Mar, 2026 07:41am
Iranian president acknowledges proposals by Pakistan, Russia to de-escalate: PM’s aide says Islamabad continues to stand by Riyadh ‘no matter what’.
Updated 12 Mar, 2026 07:51am
Lender, govt remain tight-lipped on review outcome; War tensions cloud fiscal, economic projections.
Updated 12 Mar, 2026 07:59am
Pakistan among 13 nations that voted in favour of the resolution, notes that it is “not immune from these attacks”; US vetoes Russia's resolution calling for de-escalation in the Middle East.
Updated 12 Mar, 2026 03:11am
"Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup," says the sports minister.
Published 11 Mar, 2026 11:28pm
NYT reports that US Central Command officers created the target coordinates for the strike using outdated data provided by the Defence Intelligence Agency.
Published 11 Mar, 2026 11:25pm
The war looks to be moving into a phase where control of strategic chokepoints and economic infrastructure may prove more decisive than traditional battlefield outcome.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 07:32pm
Mosharraf Zaidi says Saudi Arabia has already made arrangements to support Pakistan's oil supply chain stability.
Published 11 Mar, 2026 03:24pm
“There is no petrol at the depot for the past four days,” says one tanker driver.
Published 11 Mar, 2026 02:42pm
International media outlets including Al Jazeera, BBC and Fox News report on the announcement of Mojtaba Ali Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 02:38pm
Senator Chris Murphy claims neither Iranian regime change, nor destroying N-weapons among Trump's listed war goals.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 04:27pm
Analysts say markets are expected to keep their focus on developments in the Middle East as investors gauge how long energy prices may stay elevated.
Published 11 Mar, 2026 12:00pm
Seven members of Iran’s visiting women’s football team claimed asylum after they were branded “traitors” at home over a pre-match protest.
Published 11 Mar, 2026 10:48am
Munitions expenditure reach $5.6 billion to $6bn in just the opening days of the conflict, multiple news outlets report.
Published 11 Mar, 2026 09:11am
The longer the war continues, the more difficult it will be for the US to extricate itself from it.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:12am
The ‘austerity’ measures are a ritualistic response to public anger rather than a sincere attempt to reform state spending.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:59am
Market reacting to possibility that Strait of Hormuz could reopen, says Lipow Oil Associates founder.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 07:50am
Embassy shifted 150km from Tehran; Airfare surge raises concern among lawmakers.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 07:48am
Fresh Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 07:53am
Jet fuel rates go up to $150-200 from $85-90 per barrel; Iran war sparks fears of deep travel slump, widespread grounding of planes.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 08:19am
Energy secretary claims US Navy escorted ship through ‘troubled waters’, later deletes X post.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 07:38am
Iranian leadership seems to betting that a strategy of controlled attrition will eventually erode the coalition’s appetite for prolonged conflict, while Washington could be believing that its campaign is approaching its military objectives and could end sooner.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:47pm
PPP members criticise PIA for raising fares; suggest using Maryam Nawaz's aircraft for Mideast operations.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 06:07pm
The sinking of IRIS Dena — unarmed, post-exercise, in a neutral state’s waters — exposed a doctrine of impunity, and the quiet death of the rules-based order.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 05:19pm
Europe insists no "imminent" shortage; Japan orders reserve to prepare for releases.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 08:16am
Even the opposition is convinced their role right now is not to ask any questions and to automatically support Netanyahu.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 08:36am
PM defends "difficult decision" on fuel prices, says global oil market "not in Pakistan’s hands".
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:00am
US president calls Mojtaba’s appointment "bad idea"; says war could be "over soon".
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:45am
