Mediators are now working to finalize the agreement, which could include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions on Iran, and addressing Tehran’s nuclear program.
Pakistan has proposed a Rs3 trillion defence budget for fiscal year 2026-27, reflecting a 17.65% increase amid heightened security concerns, regional tensions and ongoing counterterrorism operations.
Pakistan’s prime minister said Friday the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that the country’s leadership had approved a preliminary peace deal.
US President Donald Trump has cancelled planned strikes on Iran, saying talks with the Islamic Republic are moving forward with the country’s top leadership. The announcement came just hours after he again threatened to hit Iran “very hard.”
The United States has emerged as the world’s leading oil exporter, overtaking Saudi Arabia and Russia for the third consecutive month. The shift marks a major transformation in global energy politics as Washington gains new leverage through its expanding oil exports.
A Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, leaving no survivors. Military authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fatal accident.
The Iranian military has been “completely defeated,” US President Donald Trump has claimed, warning Tehran it will “pay the price” for delaying a deal with Washington.
Italy has launched a probe into far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s alleged mistreatment of multinational activists who took part in an aid flotilla bound for Gaza,
Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain following American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.
A US federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new skilled-worker visas, ruling that the White House could not impose the charge without approval from Congress.
Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others, in a further sign of rising tensions between the two neighbors after months of fighting that has killed hundreds.
The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran after blaming Tehran for the crash of an American attack helicopter, prompting new attacks from Iran and further widening the retaliatory strikes that threaten to derail talks to end to the war.
The region deserves sustained national attention, not episodic visibility, through policies that prioritize representation, resilience, and long-term prosperity for its people.
The United States says it will continue pursuing a nuclear agreement with Iran despite Israel’s stance. Vice President JD Vance emphasized that Washington’s priority is securing a long-term settlement with Tehran.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem as he became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game.
Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Rodolphe Haykal held talks in Rawalpindi focused on regional security and military cooperation.
President Donald Trump said the crew of a U.S. Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz has been rescued safely. The incident occurred amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel and ongoing efforts to reach a broader U.S.-Iran agreement.
Israel and Iran have halted tit-for-tat strikes after the worst escalation in tensions since the April ceasefire. Both sides, however, have warned that attacks could quickly resume, with Tehran saying its operations will restart if the IDF continues its attacks.
