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Iran vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed while war continues

TEHRAN / WASHINGTON: Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Tuesday as Iran declared it would keep the Strait of...

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026
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PM Shehbaz orders third-party audit of austerity plan

ISLAMABAD / KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday instructed all federal ministries and divisions to strictly follow the government’s...

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026
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Why Asia Remains Heavily Dependent on Middle Eastern Oil

Asia relies strongly on oil and gas from the Middle East, importing roughly 60 per cent of its crude from...

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026
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India eye Olympic gold after historic T20 World Cup hat-trick

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has set his sights on Olympic glory in 2028 after leading his team to a historic...

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026
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PMD warns winds may carry Iran pollution into western Pakistan

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday warned that pollution caused by recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil facilities...

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026
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Section 144 imposed in Dera Ismail Khan over security concerns

PESHAWAR: Authorities in Dera Ismail Khan have imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code amid security concerns, restricting movement...

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026
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Oil surges 25pc, gold falls as Iran conflict shakes global commodity markets

Global commodity markets were jolted on Monday as oil prices jumped about 25 per cent to their highest level since...

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026
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Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as supreme leader prompts cautious US response and strong Israeli warning

WASHINGTON: Iran has officially confirmed the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader, a move that has...

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026
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Pakistan under scrutiny as UK tightens measures against ‘asylum abuse’

• Islamabad avoids visa restrictions so far due to cooperation with UK• Around 70pc of asylum claims by Pakistanis rejected,...

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026
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Record fuel price hike hits Pakistan amid regional conflict

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026
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  • NA panel calls for review of high taxes on mobile phones April 17, 2026
  • PM Shehbaz to Meet Erdogan, Attend Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Third Leg of Tour April 17, 2026
  • US, Iranian teams may return to Islamabad this week for second round of peace talks: sources April 14, 2026
  • Around 90 detained during New York protest against US arms sales to Israel April 14, 2026
  • Aurangzeb says ‘all options on table’ to replace UAE’s $3.5bn loan, considers strategic fuel reserve April 14, 2026
  • Govt, Google launch initiative to equip youth with AI skills April 14, 2026
  • Efforts intensify for second round of US-Iran talks April 14, 2026
  • First ships cross Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire, says maritime monitor April 8, 2026
  • No power crisis, exports unaffected despite Gulf war disruptions: PM April 8, 2026
  • Heavy rains leave 3 dead, 17 injured across Punjab April 8, 2026

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