Pakistan on Monday extended its nationwide austerity drive and fuel conservation measures until June 13 as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict continues to pressure global oil markets. The Cabinet Division issued a formal notification after Shehbaz Sharif approved the extension on the recommendations of the implementation committee. According to the notification, the government will […]
No Insult to IRGC: Iran Sets Condition for World Cup Travel
Iran’s football chief Mehdi Taj has asked FIFA to ensure that no one insults the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during the 2026 World Cup in the United States. His demand follows a recent diplomatic incident involving the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran delegation. Taj and his team turned back from the Canadian border last […]
US Transfers Seized Iranian Ship Crew to Pakistan
The United States Central Command transferred crew members of a seized Iranian-linked vessel to Pakistan for repatriation, according to US media reports, with Islamabad later confirming the development. The vessel, M/V Touska, came under US control on April 19 in the Gulf of Oman. Officials said it failed to follow blockade directions linked to Iranian […]
Oil Price Hits $107 as Trump Signals More Strikes on Iran
Global oil markets surged sharply after US President Donald Trump warned of intensified military action against Iran, raising fears of prolonged conflict and further disruption to global energy supplies. Brent crude jumped to $107.60 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate rose about 6.4% to around $106.50, as traders reacted immediately to the remarks. The spike […]
Pakistan Becomes Secret Power Player in US-Iran Talks
Pakistan has stepped into the global spotlight as quiet but critical diplomatic efforts unfold between the United States and Iran, with Islamabad playing a central role in facilitating indirect communication amid rising regional tensions. Pakistan’s Role as a Go-Between According to officials, Pakistan has been acting as a mediator for some time, relaying messages between […]
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. […]
Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran Amid Growing Regional Conflict
Tensions in the Middle East have intensified after former US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, saying the country could face severe consequences as the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to escalate. The remarks come at a time when the region is already experiencing one of its most […]