Who are its trading partners?

Trump’s threat to isolate Iran could affect countries trading with Tehran, as he warned of economic consequences US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a meeting with cryptocurrency executives in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 19, 2026.PHOTO: AFP A threat by US President Donald Trump to impose unprecedented…

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Dar, Brazilian FM discuss US-Iran mediation, stress importance of dialogue for global peace

Both ministers invite each other to visit their respective countries, expand bilateral ties A picture of the flags of Pakistan and Brazil. — FILE PHOTO Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed Pakistan’s mediation efforts between the United States and Iran with Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira as the latter stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for global peace and security,…

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PTI to file contempt petition over delay in Imran Khan’s hospital transfer, says lawyer

Sanaullah says clarity to come after govt review petition; Tarar says Islamabad administration working on transfer Islamabad police outside Shifa International Hospital ahead of PTI founder Imran Khan’s expected transfer on Thursday. — EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Heavy security and police personnel are present outside Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital as only a few hours remain till the…

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Syria rejects Israeli justification for strike on airbase over alleged Turkish military buildup: Report

Israel dropped at least eight bombs on runways and hangars, damaging recently rebuilt runways, Axios reported Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani rejected Israel’s justification for striking a Syrian airbase. PHOTO: ANADOLU Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani rejected Israel’s justification for striking a Syrian airbase this week, saying Damascus had informed Israel beforehand that there were…

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Opposition parties agree in principle to form a joint opposition after consultations: Maulana Fazlur Rehman

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman speaking to reporters in the Parliament on August 20, 2026. — SCREENGRAB Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday announced that opposition parties had agreed in principle to form a joint front after consultations. Speaking to reporters at Parliament, Rehman said that there was an initial…

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