
PM Shehbaz Sharif keeps petroleum prices unchanged in Pakistan despite global oil rise
March 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided not to increase petroleum prices in Pakistan, despite a rise in global oil markets, saying the move…

Pakistan launches Operation Ghazab Lil Haq targeting militant infrastructure in Afghanistan
March 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s armed forces carried out precision airstrikes on militant infrastructure inside Afghanistan during the night of March 12–13 as part of Operation Ghazab…

China condemns attacks on Gulf countries, calls for immediate de-escalation
March 12, 2026
BEIJING — China said it does not support attacks on Gulf countries and condemned strikes targeting civilians and non-military infrastructure, urging an immediate halt…

Drone attack damages Kuwait International Airport amid escalating regional conflict
March 12, 2026
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport was targeted by multiple unmanned aerial vehicles early Thursday, causing property damage but no casualties, Kuwait’s General Civil…

Pakistan says it will support Saudi Arabia if needed amid rising Middle East tensions
March 11, 2026
Pakistan has said it will stand by Saudi Arabia if the kingdom faces security threats, as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate…

Three ships struck near Strait of Hormuz, Thai bulk carrier catches fire after projectile hit
March 11, 2026
Three commercial vessels were struck by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz within a few hours on March 11, including a Thai-flagged bulk carrier…

Iran warns of oil blockade if attacks continue as Trump threatens stronger US response
March 10, 2026
Iran said on Tuesday it could block oil shipments from the Middle East if military attacks by the United States and Israel continue, escalating…

Federal cabinet forgoes two months’ salaries under Pakistan’s national austerity policy
March 9, 2026
Pakistan’s federal cabinet has decided to forgo two months of salaries as part of a national austerity policy aimed at reducing government expenditures amid…

US spends $6bn in first week of military campaign against Iran, Pentagon tells Congress
March 9, 2026
The United States spent about $6 billion in the first week of military operations against Iran, with most of the funding used for munitions…

Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to secure maritime trade routes
March 9, 2026
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to safeguard national shipping and maritime trade routes amid concerns over the evolving regional maritime…

Trump says Iran war may end only if Tehran’s leadership and military are eliminated
March 8, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said he is not pursuing negotiations to end the ongoing Iran war, suggesting the conflict could conclude only…

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss measures to halt Iranian attacks after meeting in Riyadh
March 7, 2026
RIYADH — Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discussed joint measures to counter Iranian drone and missile attacks during a meeting between Pakistan’s army chief Syed…

Pakistan hikes petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per litre amid global oil supply disruptions
March 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices by Rs55 per litre with immediate effect, as global oil markets face severe disruption…

PM orders monitoring of petroleum products amid hoarding concerns
March 6, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday ordered authorities to strengthen monitoring of petroleum products across Pakistan and take strict action against hoarding,…

Gulf states review US contracts and investments amid economic strain from Iran war
March 6, 2026
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar are discussing whether to scale back certain contracts and investment commitments with the United States…

Pastors gather in Oval Office to pray for Donald Trump amid Iran conflict
March 6, 2026
WASHINGTON — A group of evangelical Christian pastors and faith leaders gathered in the Oval Office at the White House to pray for U.S.…