ISLAMABAD: President Donald Trump will host Pakistan’s top military official, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for lunch at the White House on Wednesday, a meeting that underscores US engagement with a key ally amid rising tensions in South Asia.
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20 nations condemn Israel’s attacks on Iran, urge nuclear-free Middle East
ISLAMABAD: Twenty countries, including Pakistan, issued a sharp rebuke of Israel’s military strikes on Iran on Tuesday, labeling them a violation of international law and calling for a nuclear-free Middle East as tensions soared after five days of relentless missile exchanges between the two nations.
Pakistan to evacuate diplomat families, non-essential staff from Iran
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has planned to evacuate families of its diplomats and non-essential staff from Iran amid rising tensions sparked by the ongoing war between Iran and Israel, a senior Foreign Office official said on Tuesday.
Pakistan brings home 618 nationals from Iran and Iraq amid escalating Middle East conflict
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday repatriated another 618 of its nationals from Iran and Iraq as the conflict between Tehran and Israel intensifies, raising alarm over the safety of Pakistani citizens in the region, officials said.
Pakistan slams fake video claiming nuclear threat against Israel
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign minister on Monday rejected a viral video falsely claiming the country would launch a nuclear attack on Israel if Israel struck Iran with nuclear weapons, calling it “irresponsible and false” amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Foreign Minister Dar says Iran open to talks if Israel halts attacks
By Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that Iran is willing to resume negotiating if Israel
Pakistan closes Iran border in Balochistan as Israel-Iran clashes trap pilgrims
By Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: Pakistan indefinitely sealed its border with Iran across Balochistan’s Turbat, Panjgur, and Gwadar districts Sunday, reacting to the spiraling Israel-Iran conflict
Pakistan raises fuel prices as Middle East conflict roils oil markets
ISLAMABAD: The government increased fuel prices sharply on late Sunday, with petrol climbing by Rs4.80 per liter and diesel by Rs7.95 per liter, effective immediately.
India’s bid to downgrade Pakistan at FATF fails, Islamabad retains reporting status
ISLAMABAD: India’s latest attempt to tarnish Pakistan’s financial reputation has fallen flat, as the global money laundering watchdog chose to keep Islamabad under a reporting mechanism rather than relegating it to a more punitive status, despite New Delhi’s concerted push, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday.
Pakistan backs Iran as Israel conflict escalates, warns of regional fallout
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged solidarity with Iran on Saturday as Tehran traded missile strikes with Israel, intensifying a conflict that risks destabilising the Middle East.