Officials including crown prince gathered hundreds of businesspeople on March 10 in bid to limit economic pain, but returning to status quo ante will take time …
Iran conflict ends, but what does Pakistan gain? Economy, diplomacy in focus
Pakistan played a key diplomatic role in easing tensions during Iran conflict, helping protect its economy from rising energy costs and regional instability. Here is how Islamabad could benefit …
Did Israel plan to kill Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir during Iran-US peace talks in Switzerland? Islamabad reacts
Pakistan has vehemently denied claims by journalist Pepe Escobar alleging Mossad planned an assassination attempt on Army Chief Asim Munir in Switzerland. Escobar’s report, linked to Pakistan-Qatar …
Iran’s President Pezeshkian lands in Pakistan for talks after US deal
Pakistan hosts Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after mediating the breakthrough US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland.
Israel may have military superiority, but it lacks a clear strategic vision, say experts
Israel is fighting a multi-front war that includes Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq, and Syria. Experts told BI that Israel still lacks a long-term strategic vision on how to end the war. Israel may have …
Iran enters fragile peace with economy near breaking point
The US has temporarily allowed Iran to export oil and indicated it will provide billions to relieve the crisis triggered by the war. With ordinary Iranians at their limit, however, Tehran already fear …
Oil falls below $75 per barrel for first time since start of Iran war
The price of Brent oil futures fell below $75 per barrel for the first time since the war began, as pressures in the Persian Gulf continue to abate and oil reaches the market.
Pakistan hails diplomacy behind Iran-US progressPublished on: June 24, 2026 7:49 PM
Pakistan, June 24 — Pakistan has welcomed progress in the Iran-US peace process, saying the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and subsequent talks in Switzerland have strengthened confidence in …
Pakistan assures Tehran of continued support for US-Iran peace process
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni that Islamabad would continue its efforts for lasting peace between Washington and Tehran, according to an …
Oman, the longtime US ally on the other side of the Strait of Hormuz, is talking with Iran about imposing tolls
Iran is, bit by bit, taking steps toward eventually charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, with a notable step forward this week.