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Trump Says Any Iran Deal Must Fully Serve US Interests as Negotiations Continue

SaifullahMay 29, 2026

Donald Trump has stated that he would only support an agreement with Iran if it clearly benefits the United States, emphasizing that negotiations…

Iran

US Launches Airstrikes in Southern Iran Amid Ceasefire and Negotiation Efforts

SaifullahMay 26, 2026

Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and attempts to maintain a ceasefire, the United States carried out airstrikes in southern Iran, targeting…

Iran

Iran Claims 30 Vessels Cleared Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Maritime Tensions

SaifullahMay 14, 2026

Iran has stated that approximately 30 vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz with official permission since Wednesday evening,…

Opinions

Imports Surge, Exports Stall as Pakistan’s Trade Gap Hits $32 Billion

SaifullahMay 5, 2026

Pakistan’s external trade imbalance has deepened significantly, with the country’s merchandise trade deficit widening by nearly 20 per cent to…

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Pakistan Delivered Justice, The World Delivered Commentary

Security Forces Kill 17 India-Backed Terrorists in Balochistan: ISPR

Security Forces Kill 17 India-Backed Terrorists in Balochistan: ISPR

Drone Strikes in Hangu Leave Four Children Dead, Trigger Public Outrage

Targeted Killing of JUI-F Scholar Maulana Sheikh Idrees Sparks Outrage in Charsadda

KP Strike Call Sparks Fresh Rift Over NFC and Resource Politics

Gwadar Airport Achieves Major Milestone as First Test Flight Lands Successfully

Inside the Turbat Attack: How Militant Groups Are Changing Their Tactics

Balochistan Official Says “Fitna al-Hindustan” Expanding Attacks to Women, Teachers and Civilians

Security Forces Kill 17 India-Backed Terrorists in Balochistan: ISPR

Kishanganga Dam and the Rising Water Dispute Between India and Pakistan

Kaja Kallas Visit Reflects Growing Strategic Depth in EU-Pakistan Relations

Gwadar Airport Achieves Major Milestone as First Test Flight Lands Successfully

US Launches Airstrikes in Southern Iran Amid Ceasefire and Negotiation Efforts

Pakistan, Iran Hold High-Level Talks in Tehran Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Pakistan Facilitates Return of 20 Iranian Sailors After US-Seized Tanker Incident

Iran Forms New Strait of Hormuz Authority Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

Israeli Airstrikes Hit South Beirut Highway, Eight Killed Including Children

UAE Air Defences Engage Missiles and UAV Threats Amid Regional Escalation

Saudi Arabia Backs Pakistan’s Mediation as Gulf Tensions Threaten Global Stability

China Takes Charge of Afghanistan at UN as Regional Power Balance Shifts

SCO Alarm Bells Over Afghanistan’s Terror and Drug Nexus

Pakistan Says Afghan Safe Havens Fuel Terror Threats, Defends Targeted Military Response

When Fiction Becomes Reality: Afghanistan Through Hosseini’s Eyes

Trump Says Any Iran Deal Must Fully Serve US Interests as Negotiations Continue

SCO Alarm Bells Over Afghanistan’s Terror and Drug Nexus

Israel Intensifies Strikes in Lebanon as Casualties Reported on Beirut–Sidon Route

Browsing: Middle East Tensions

Trump Says Any Iran Deal Must Fully Serve US Interests as Negotiations Continue

US Launches Airstrikes in Southern Iran Amid Ceasefire and Negotiation Efforts

Iran Claims 30 Vessels Cleared Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Maritime Tensions

Imports Surge, Exports Stall as Pakistan’s Trade Gap Hits $32 Billion

Pakistan Delivered Justice, The World Delivered Commentary

Security Forces Kill 17 India-Backed Terrorists in Balochistan: ISPR

Pakistan’s Security Challenge in a Networked Regional Conflict