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Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...
The world's oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong?Global oil inventories are plummeting to multi-decade lows, exacerbated by Middle Eastern supply disruptions and the rapid depletion of str...
India, China should stick to 'right strategic perception' of being cooperative partners, not rivals: BeijingChina urges India to view them as cooperative partners, not rivals, emphasizing mutual development and opportunities. Beijing supports dial...
Pakistan's interior minister is in Tehran as the US downs more Iranian drones over HormuzPakistan's interior minister is in Tehran to revive Iran-U.S. negotiations. This comes as U.S. forces downed Iranian drones near the Strait...
Strait of Hormuz: Iran-U.S. war is far from over. Here's whyIran’s Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the Ali Al Salem air base, which hosts U.S. forces in Kuwait, and the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet...
A new exchange of fire with Iran tests fragile ceasefireTensions flare as Iran launches missiles and drones towards Bahrain and Kuwait. These attacks were intercepted. The US responded by strikin...
India keeps local jet fuel prices unchanged after airline pleaIndian oil refiners have maintained jet fuel prices for domestic flights. This decision follows a request from airlines facing challenges f...
Iran says no deal with US unless its rights securedIran's chief negotiator says Tehran will not agree to any deal with the United States unless Iranian rights are fully secured. Reports sugg...
Iran condemns US strikes as show of 'bad faith', warns of consequencesIran has condemned US strikes as a breach of trust during peace talks. The US military stated the strikes were defensive. Negotiations are ...
'Beneficial and sustainable': Marco Rubio signals imminent US-India trade agreementRubio, currently on a four-day visit to India, made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishanka...
Marco Rubio holds talks with PM Modi during Delhi visit; invites prime minister to White HouseUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Discussions focused on energy security, trade, and defense...
Oil prices settle higher on slow progress in US-Iran peace talksOil prices saw a volatile week as hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal, which would normalize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, fluctuated...
Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offerPakistan's army chief arrived in Tehran for mediation efforts to end the Middle East war, as Iran considers a peace proposal amid reports o...
US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, but says 'not there yet'United States officials report some progress in talks with Iran. Diplomatic efforts are intensifying to end a conflict that has disrupted t...
US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran warUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, as he looked to Pakistani mediators to help advance ...
Iran reviews latest US response as Trump suggests he can waitIran war: Trump has indicated he is ready to wait for the right answers from Tehran. He also warned of renewed attacks if an agreement is n...
Iran warns any renewed conflict with the US could spread 'far beyond the Middle East'Iran said on Wednesday it was examining a new US proposal to end the Middle East war, as President Donald Trump described the talks as bein...
Trump returns from China with little progress on reopening HormuzIran says passage through the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal once security is restored. US President Donald Trump seeks to reopen t...
Pakistan extends countrywide austerity drive after US, Iran fail to strike dealPakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended nationwide austerity measures until June 13 amid continuing uncertainty over the Iran c...
IMF board clears Pakistan to access $1.32 billionThe International Monetary Fund on Friday approved reviews of Pakistan’s loan programmes, allowing the country to immediately access about ...