Global oil markets witnessed a sharp correction as prices fell to their lowest levels since the Gulf conflict earlier this year. The decline comes amid easing geopolitical tensions following a temporary ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, with diplomatic talks set to take place in Pakistan. Benchmark Brent crude for June delivery dropped […]
Pakistan has introduced a visa-free travel policy for select participants attending the upcoming Islamabad Talks 2026, signaling efforts to streamline high-level diplomatic engagement. However, the facilitation comes with strict limitations, as access has been restricted exclusively to delegates and journalists from the United States and Iran. According to an official statement issued by spokesperson Tahir […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is confronting mounting political pressure at home following a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The truce, reportedly supported through diplomatic channels involving Pakistan, has reshaped regional dynamics and triggered debate within Israel’s political landscape. Public sentiment in Israel appears increasingly divided in the aftermath of the conflict. […]
Pakistan has stepped into a more prominent diplomatic role following recent US-Iran developments, now leading efforts to secure urgent ceasefires in both Lebanon and Yemen. According to reports, these initiatives aim to prevent further escalation and stabilize an already fragile regional situation. The move comes as tensions continue to ripple across the Middle East, prompting […]
South Asian countries, including Pakistan and India, are facing the threat of a severe gas and power crisis following air strikes by Iran on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export hub. The facility is a key supplier of LNG to the region, including nearly all of Pakistan’s imports. Pakistan […]
Bitcoin climbed sharply on Friday, reaching nearly a two-week high amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The cryptocurrency rose approximately 3 percent to around $71,500 by 4 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) and has since surpassed $73,000, marking its highest level since the onset of the US-Israel military action against Iran. The surge […]
Global oil prices rose sharply on Friday following the seizure of a Russian oil tanker by French authorities in the Mediterranean Sea, intensifying supply concerns in the international energy market. The captured vessel, reportedly transporting crude from Russia, prompted immediate market reactions, with traders factoring in potential disruptions to global oil flows. Analysts say the […]
In a dramatic turn of events, Iran has called for an urgent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting following the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah. The incident, which occurred on September 29, 2024, has sent shockwaves throughout the Middle East, with Iran urging the international community to take swift action against this […]
On Thursday, the Saudi crown prince and Iran’s president spoke for the first time over the Israel-Gaza conflict. Saudi Arabia is putting US-backed efforts to normalise relations with Israel on hold, according to two people familiar with Riyadh’s thinking, marking a quick reconsideration of its foreign policy priorities as the conflict between Israel and Palestinian […]
