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Pakistan can hit an oil jackpot amid a widening US-Iran war

Gulf states are seeking military partnerships with Pakistan amid regional tensions. Pakistan could gain oil and investment while deepening ties with Arab nations. This strategic shift complicates Pakistan's role as a mediator with Iran. The country faces challenges in fulfilling extensive military commitments to multiple nations. Pakistan must balance economic…

The Economic Times

'Weaponisation of water': Pakistan seeks Canada's help to revive Indus Waters Treaty with India

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar requested Canadian support for the Indus Waters Treaty. He stated India suspended the agreement, adding a new dynamic to security. Dar urged India to end water weaponization and uphold international law. India maintains its position remains in abeyance due to terrorism. Pakistan views the…

The Times of India

Charity hopes to save lives in Pakistan with new children’s operating theatre

The facility at the District Headquarter Hospital in Kotli was delivered by Kids Operating Room.

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Afghanistan seeks deeper trade ties with India, pitches for easier business access

Afghanistan's trade body seeks enhanced economic ties with India. They requested easier business procedures and faster visa issuance. This comes as Afghanistan diversifies trade routes away from Pakistan. India is strengthening connectivity through Iran's Chabahar port. Both nations aim for sustainable cooperation and strengthened relations.

The Economic Times

'Failed, inhumane policy': Baloch activist raises alarm over spike in student disappearances in region

A recent surge in the alleged enforced disappearances of students and young people in Pakistan's Balochistan province has raised fresh concerns over the treatment of those linked to peaceful political organisations. Human rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch expressed her condemnation of the events and alleged that individuals are being taken…

The Times of India

Afghanistan-Pakistan transit trade plunges to USD 367 million

Afghanistan-Pakistan transit trade saw a steep decline to USD 367 million. This drop occurred from USD 5 billion before the Taliban's return in 2021. Kabul increasingly relied on Iranian routes, reducing dependence on Pakistani ports. Pakistan's border closure in October 2025 impacted trade further. This diversion caused economic costs and…

The Economic Times

Pakistan raises jet fuel price by PKR 40.35 per litre amid global oil market volatility

Pakistan has increased jet fuel prices by PKR 40.35 per litre, reaching PKR 291.55. This follows a previous hike, bringing the total increase to PKR 53.58 in two weeks. Rising international oil prices and geopolitical tensions are cited as reasons for the fuel cost increase.

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Iran envoy slams Trump for 'destroying two important diplomatic achievements', cites JCPOA, 14-point MoU

Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Sunday accused US President Donald Trump of undermining two major diplomatic agreements between the US and Iran, alleging that Washington had dismantled both the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the recently signed 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The Economic Times

Pakistan's current account slips into $139m deficit in FY26

Pakistan registered a current account deficit of USD 139 million in the last fiscal year. This marked a reversal from the previous year's surplus of USD 1.838 billion. Exports saw minimal growth while imports remained high, creating a significant trade deficit. Remittances played a crucial role in supporting the economy…

The Economic Times

HIV outbreak in Pakistan: How deadly safety lapses at Sindh hospital put children at risk

At least 78 children have contracted HIV in an outbreak in Pakistan's Karachi linked to serious infection-control and medical waste management failures at a state-run hospital.

The Times of India

Pakistan, China to tighten border security, immigration controls: officials

Pakistan and China will strengthen cooperation in immigration and border management. A joint working group will be established to enhance security and efficiency. Both nations aim to expedite immigration processes and combat illegal activities. China will continue supporting capacity building for Pakistani institutions.

The Economic Times

Pakistan to revise oil prices daily amid renewed West Asia tensions

Pakistan fuel price: Pakistan will now adjust petroleum prices daily to manage oil price fluctuations. The government aims for greater transparency in fuel pricing decisions. This move follows criticism regarding delays in passing on lower fuel costs. Turkish Petroleum will begin oil and gas extraction in Pakistan soon. Petrol pump…

The Economic Times

SCO members, including India, exchange info on situation along their borders

SCO border officials met in Islamabad to exchange information on international border situations. They discussed and approved outcomes from the "Solidarity-2025" joint border operation. Participants also approved the plan for the "Solidarity-2026" joint border operation. Tajikistan will host the "Solidarity-2027" joint border operation in the coming year.

The Economic Times

Pakistan's fifth province? Gilgit-Baltistan assembly passes key resolution amid PoK unrest

Is Pakistan preparing to make Gilgit-Baltistan its fifth province? Amid ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the Gilgit-Baltistan assembly has passed a resolution urging Islamabad to grant the region provisional provincial status, a move that could majorly redefine its administrative structure.

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Saudi Arabia rolls over $3 billion loan to Pakistan: Report

Saudi Arabia has rolled over its USD 3 billion debt to Pakistan. Pakistan's finance minister confirmed the debt rollover was completed. The country's foreign exchange reserves currently stand at USD 18.5 billion.

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Why This Pakistani Qawwali Leaves Krishna Devotees Speechless

Can a devotional song erase the lines that divide people? Across history, music has often done what politics and borders could not. Among the most touching examples is a Sufi qawwali dedicated to Lord Krishna, performed by celebrated artists from Pakistan. At first, it sounds like a traditional Krishna bhajan,…

International Business Times UK

Pakistan Refuses UK Deportation of Child Rapist Shabir Ahmed – So Why Is the UK Giving Them £153 Million in Aid?

Convicted child rapist Shabir Ahmed remains in the UK after Pakistan rejected efforts to accept his deportation, prompting renewed scrutiny of Britain's £153 million aid commitment.

The Times of India

Has Trump's Pakistan reset failed? Why Islamabad still leans towards China

In October 2011, Hillary Clinton stood in Islamabad next to Pakistan's foreign minister and delivered one of the most quoted warnings in the history of US-Pakistan relations. A country that keeps snakes in its backyard, she said, cannot expect them to bite only the neighbours. Eventually, she warned, those snakes…

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Pakistan cargo crash families push for international help to find black boxes

Families of the five crew members killed in the July 7 crash of a K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane off Pakistan are urging authorities to launch an international search for the aircraft's flight recorders, saying they are crucial to determining the cause of the accident.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Iran warns ‘not a single drop’ of oil will pass through Hormuz as US ends ninth night of strikes

Oil prices climb above $90 a barrel after Iranian military targets two tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The Economic Times

From mediator to marketer: Pakistan lobbies for a bigger US role

Pakistan hired a US lobbying firm to boost security cooperation and minerals investment. The two-year agreement aims to convert goodwill into tangible bilateral benefits for Pakistan. The firm will engage with Congress and government officials, including the Pentagon. Efforts focus on restoring defense dialogue and attracting investment in Pakistan's minerals…

The Times of India

'Take off uniform and contest elections': Pakistani MP's open challenge to its military

Pakistani politician and chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, delivered a blistering critique of Pakistan's military and government, accusing them of failing to maintain order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan while warning that the country's Pashtun regions were "drowning in blood."

The Economic Times

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif warns of risk to economy amid renewed West Asia tensions

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned of economic risks due to regional conflict. He directed authorities to maintain full preparedness for potential challenges ahead. The government presented a report on austerity and cost-cutting measures during a key meeting. Sharif acknowledged public support for previous austerity drives and urged frugality. Pakistan's economy…

The Economic Times

Pakistan worries about being drawn into US-Iran conflict after Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

Recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have frustrated Pakistan significantly. These actions threaten to draw Islamabad into the conflict, complicating its mediation efforts. Pakistan has a mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and soldiers deployed there. Growing concerns exist about Houthi escalation disrupting Red Sea shipping routes. Pakistani leaders have…

The Independent UK

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