US Iran Rift
Israeli strikes on Beirut’s suburbs, other areas kill seven people.
Updated 02 Apr, 2026 08:04am
Starmer says Britain must focus on closer ties with Europe to undo some "deep damage"done by Brexit.
Updated 02 Apr, 2026 07:34am
China’s backing for peace talks brings the weight of a global player to the efforts of Pakistan and other regional states.
Updated 02 Apr, 2026 08:45am
In the open letter, Pezeshkian has called on Americans to question the motives of the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.
Published 02 Apr, 2026 01:26am
Diplomats and military analysts alike foresee Trump's speech as a defining moment that could set the next trajectory of the conflict.
Published 01 Apr, 2026 10:21pm
Enraged by European allies who have refused to back his fight, rejected demands to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or denied access to US jets, Trump’s tone has grown increasingly menacing.
Updated 01 Apr, 2026 08:19pm
From riders giving up their means of livelihood to consumers restricting themselves at home, the US-Israel war on Iran is reshaping how Karachi moves.
Updated 01 Apr, 2026 05:30pm
The US president is set to address his nation to provide what the White House has described as “an important update on Iran”.
Updated 01 Apr, 2026 06:28pm
Dar, Wang express "deep concern" over war's serious socio-economic repercussions on developing countries, exchange views on Afghanistan.
Updated 01 Apr, 2026 03:43pm
AS the relentless exchange of missiles and drones, which seem to be flying, crashing and exploding all over the...
Updated 01 Apr, 2026 09:28am
Pakistan’s balancing act is becoming tenuous as the scope of the war widens.
Updated 01 Apr, 2026 09:47am
Asia to be hit hardest by energy crisis, says maritime analytics firm.
Updated 01 Apr, 2026 09:09am
“Iran will be at the World Cup,” Infantino said at half-time as Iran beat Costa Rica 5-0 in a friendly in Turkey.
Updated 01 Apr, 2026 11:24am
Hegseth claims next few days to be "decisive", says conflict to intensify if deal not made.
Updated 01 Apr, 2026 07:25am
Absence of meaningful diplomatic progress is keeping the risk of further escalation elevated in the near term.
Published 31 Mar, 2026 08:59pm
Instructs relevant ministries to consult provinces on providing relief to low-income groups and submit final recommendations.
Published 31 Mar, 2026 06:54pm
Prices have risen because of falling vessel capacity, long and costly alternative routes, and reduced oil flows.
Published 31 Mar, 2026 06:37pm
The long-term ecological consequences of conflict are often overlooked in post-war reconstruction efforts, which typically prioritise physical infrastructure and immediate humanitarian relief.
Updated 31 Mar, 2026 05:14pm
While China and Iran are sometimes considered part of a broader anti-Western group — alongside Russia and North Korea — their relationship is transactional.
Published 31 Mar, 2026 02:13pm
Ambassador to the US says "upon conflicting parties themselves" to make decisions which make any talks successful.
Published 31 Mar, 2026 12:02pm
Call for the immediate cessation of hostilities and the start of peace talks as soon as possible.
Updated 31 Mar, 2026 09:11pm
Iran has followed the Chinese model as one can see from its defiance of sanctions to build excellent healthcare, education...
Updated 31 Mar, 2026 08:54am
Unless there is an immediate ceasefire, and plans for a ground invasion are nixed, de-escalation efforts by Pakistan and other states will go nowhere.
Updated 31 Mar, 2026 08:32am
Investors have grown increasingly uneasy about a war entering its fifth week with no clear path to resolution.
Published 31 Mar, 2026 07:10am
China backs Pakistan’s role as mediator; EU supports all mediation efforts.
Updated 31 Mar, 2026 10:12am
It seems that the coming days are likely to be shaped by the interaction between continuation of military actions across multiple fronts, scarce de-escalation pathways and growing economic pressures.
Published 30 Mar, 2026 10:27pm
If elevated energy and food prices persist, they will fuel inflation worldwide, global lender's top economists say.
Published 30 Mar, 2026 09:06pm
Both countries reaffirm their commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the energy sector.
Published 30 Mar, 2026 06:10pm
President also chairs consultative meeting with provinces, says all possible measures should be taken to ease burden of rising prices on common man.
Updated 30 Mar, 2026 08:19pm
Even as military contingency planning intensifies, diplomatic channels remain active.
Published 30 Mar, 2026 12:44pm
