United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said master of the vessel reported being approached by an IRGC gunboat At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first…
Saudi inflows offer limited support as US-Iran uncertainty keeps investors cautious The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displayed a fragile and indecisive tone on Wednesday, reflecting heightened geopolitical uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment. The benchmark KSE-100 index opened under pressure, setting a jittery tone early in the session. Intra-day movement remained volatile, with the market briefly…
A map showing the Strait of Hormuz, also known as Madiq Hurmuz, and 3D printed oil barrels are seen in this illustration taken March 26, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS With the two-week truce in its final hours, the US president said he would push the deadline back indefinitely following a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing…
Over 30 nations to convene for two-day talks as UK, France lead push to reopen strait Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey delivers statement at 9 Downing Street in Britain on April 9, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance a mission to…
Regulatory data shows millions of suspected under-age accounts have been removed since the law came into force The changes amend India’s 2021 IT rules, which have already been a flashpoint between Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and global technology companies. PHOTO: PIXABAY Problems enforcing Australia’s teen social media ban reflect social media platforms’ weak deployment…
Says upon request of COAS Munir, PM Shehbaz, US will hold off attack until Iran comes up with ‘unified proposal’ US President Donald Trump gestures as he walks after exiting Marine One on the South Lawn while returning to the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 17, 2026. Photo: Reuters US President Donald Trump said he would…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and the raising of Israel’s flag within its courtyard by illegal Israeli settlers, calling it a blatant violation of international law. Israeli occupiers had stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Tuesday, raising the Israeli flag during the incursion…
US president extends ceasefire with Iran until negotiations conclude Tehran terms move ‘a ploy to buy time’ fo ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump on late Tuesday night announced an extension of the ongoing ceasefire with Iran, saying the decision was taken following a request from Pakistan’s top leadership and to allow Tehran time…
State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Tuesday that the country has received $1 billion from the Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia, marking the second tranche of a $3 billion deposit agreement with the Kingdom, in a post on X. In the statement, the central bank…
. WASHINGTON: The United States imposed new sanctions on Tuesday targeting 14 people and companies that help Iran obtain weapons as Tehran works to rebuild its ballistic missile inventories after US-Israeli attacks, the Treasury Department said. The targets, which also include aircraft, are based in Iran, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates and were cited…