Explosions Rock Bandar Abbas as US Confirms Defensive Strikes in Iran
CENTCOM did not state that US forces had come under direct attack, describing the strikes instead as preventive action against perceived imminent threats
May 26, 2026
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Middle East War Triggers Export Shock for Pakistan as Trade Slumps Across Key Sectors
If instability in the Middle East continues, analysts warn that Pakistan’s export performance may remain under strain in the coming quarters
April 20, 2026
Houthis Threaten to Close Bab el-Mandeb as Iran Tightens Control of Strait of Hormuz
Bab el-Mandeb is one of the world’s most important maritime highways, linking the Gulf of Aden with the Red Sea
April 19, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Iran Warns US as Rezaee Signals Prolonged Conflict
Addressing US assertions that Iran’s naval power has been weakened, Rezaee questioned Washington’s resolve
April 17, 2026
Iran Parliament Speaker Reacts to Lebanon Ceasefire, Credits Hezbollah and Pakistan
Analysts caution that while the ceasefire offers short-term relief, its success will depend on compliance by all sides and continued diplomatic engagement
April 17, 2026
Pakistan Non-Tax Revenue Surges as Petroleum Levy Rises After Middle East War
The total petroleum levy collection target for the current fiscal year exceeds Rs1,468 billion, officials said
April 16, 2026
Trump Announces Planned Israel-Lebanon Talks After 34-Year Gap
Despite renewed diplomatic efforts, violence continues. Israeli strikes have been reported near one of the last functioning hospitals in Tebnine for two consecutive days
April 16, 2026
Vance Says US-Iran Mistrust Cannot Be Solved Overnight
President Trump has suggested that US–Iran peace talks could resume within days, although no official confirmation has been made regarding timing, format, or location
April 15, 2026