Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed hope that Pakistan would host the next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran “very soon” as diplomatic efforts intensified to secure a broader regional peace agreement. In a post on X, the prime minister praised Donald Trump for what he called “extraordinary efforts to pursue […]
Iran Warns US of ‘New Fronts’ if Attacks Resume
Iran warned on Tuesday that it would “open new fronts” against the United States if Washington resumes military attacks, escalating tensions despite renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at ending weeks of conflict. The warning came after US President Donald Trump said he had paused a planned assault on Iran to allow negotiations another chance. “If the […]
US President Donald Trump Announces Ceasefire at Pakistan’s Request, White House Signals Caution
US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran through his social media platform Truth Social, crediting Pakistan’s leadership for playing a key role in securing the pause in hostilities as diplomatic efforts continue. In his post, Trump said the ceasefire decision was taken “at the request of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field […]
US Plans Iran Talks in Islamabad as Tehran Declines Further Negotiations
The United States has confirmed that its negotiators will travel to Islamabad for talks with Iran, while Tehran has rejected plans for a second round of negotiations, exposing a widening gap between the two sides even as diplomatic efforts continue. US President Donald Trump said American officials would be in Pakistan on Monday to pursue […]
“Not just diplomacy, Pakistan’s role added over $3tn to global wealth”
Pakistan’s recent diplomatic intervention in the US-Iran conflict not only helped avert a major geopolitical escalation but also generated an estimated $3 trillion in global wealth, according to prominent economist Atif Mian. The Princeton University professor said the country’s last-minute mediation efforts played a decisive role in shifting the trajectory of the crisis, transforming what […]
Iran Allows 20 Pakistani Ships Through Hormuz in Major Breakthrough
B6Pakistan has received a major boost amid ongoing regional tensions, as Iran has agreed to allow 20 additional Pakistani-flagged ships to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, in what officials describe as a positive step toward stability. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the development, saying the arrangement would allow […]
Oil, Weapons and Gold: The Industries Profiting From the Iran-US Tensions
Energy exporters, refiners and defense companies often gain when global conflicts disrupt markets. Dubai: Tankers idling near the Gulf, traders scrambling for alternative crude supplies and defense companies preparing for new military orders. History shows that wars rarely leave financial markets untouched. The latest escalation between Iran and the United States has sent shockwaves through […]
Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran’s New Supreme Leader During War
Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a strike during the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel. The announcement was made by Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible for selecting the leader of the Islamic Republic. […]