Shehbaz Sharif Begins Kyrgyzstan Visit for SCO Summit 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Kyrgyzstan for a three-day official visit to attend the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting, participate in the World Nomad Games and hold bilateral talks with President Sadyr Japarov.

US Attacks Iran’s Larak Island, Iran Resume Attacks on UAE, Jordan

After weeks of relative calm, the U.S. and Iran have resumed military action, with strikes and drone activity reported across the Gulf. The latest escalation has drawn in the UAE and Jordan, raising fresh concerns over a wider regional conflict.

Pakistan’s Expanding Defense Role in the Gulf: What the Kuwait Deal Means

Pakistan’s new defense agreement with Kuwait highlights the country’s expanding security role in the Gulf, as regional states increasingly formalize military ties with Islamabad amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.

“He Is a National Hero”: Javed Miandad Breaks Down While Defending Imran Khan

Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad broke down during an emotional interview while defending jailed former prime minister and cricketing legend Imran Khan.

Pakistan lodges complaint with Sky Sports over interview with Imran Khan’s sons

Pakistan has lodged a formal complaint with Sky Sports after it aired an interview with Imran Khan’s sons during coverage of the England-Pakistan Test at Lord’s.

Trump has ‘Hormuz schizophrenia’ – Iran

US President Donald Trump is apparently suffering from “schizophrenia” and “delusions” over his claims that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Washington, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has said.

Iran warns Washington that pressure “doesn’t work”

Iran warned the United States on Friday that "pressure doesn't work" against the Islamic republic, calling on Washington to honour its commitments, after six months of conflict between the sworn enemies.

Mustafa Kamal Faces Backlash Over Response to Parents After PIMS Fire

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal is facing backlash over remarks perceived as dismissive of grieving parents following the deaths of 14 newborns in the PIMS fire.

Iran praises China for rejecting US threats

Iran has praised China for rejecting US threats to impose sanctions on countries that continue to trade with the Islamic Republic, with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf saying on Wednesday that Tehran’s strategic partnership with Beijing “needs no one’s permission.”

14 Newborns Die in Fire at PIMS Maternity Ward as Probe Ordered

A devastating fire at Islamabad’s PIMS hospital killed 14 newborns, triggering conflicting accounts over the rescue response and serious concerns about inadequate fire safety arrangements.

Iran war drives US farmers into worst crisis in 40 years – FT

US grain farmers have been plunged into their worst financial crisis in four decades as the war with Iran drives up diesel and fertilizer costs, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The latest price shock compounds years of weak crop prices and falling incomes.

Pakistan says ‘significant progress’ made after army chief holds talks in Tehran on US-Iran memorandum

Pakistan's powerful army chief Asim Munir met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Monday, state television reported, as Islamabad tries to mediate a resolution to the Middle East war.