middle east

News Desk Washington: Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Washington on Thursday to attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace on Gaza, an initiative launched by US President Donald Trump, as Pakistan seeks clarity on the proposed…

AFP/APPHong Kong: Oil prices fell sharply on Monday as easing tensions between the United States and Iran reduced risk premiums, while precious metals faced renewed pressure from a strengthening dollar following last week’s steep…

News Desk Islamabad: Iran has issued an air navigation warning restricting flights near the Strait of Hormuz, heightening concerns over aviation safety and commercial disruption in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors as…

AFPWashington: President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a large US naval force is moving towards the Gulf, signalling continued military pressure on Iran even as he downplayed the likelihood of immediate military action and left the…

AFP/APPCairo: The Palestinian committee set to govern post-war Gaza has begun its work in Cairo, a member told AFP on Friday.Formed on Wednesday as the second phase of the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal came into effect, the…

News Desk New York:  The United States on Thursday said it stands with the “brave people of Iran” and warned that President Donald Trump has kept “all options on the table” to stop what Washington described as a violent crackdown on…

News Desk Manama: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.In a condolence message, the president, who is currently on…

News Desk Islamabad/Istanbul: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday confirmed that discussions have taken place on a possible defence pact between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, but emphasized that no agreement has been…

News Desk Islamabad: When Pakistan and India clashed in the skies over South Asia in May 2025, the world’s attention was fixed on who blinked first between two nuclear-armed rivals. But in the background of that four-day…

News DeskIslamabad: In a high-profile Washington visit marked by pomp, diplomacy, and billion-dollar agreements, the United States and Saudi Arabia took significant steps toward reshaping their strategic partnership. Crown Prince…