US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, in the latest escalation complicating efforts to end the war between the two countries. The US military believed the four Iranian drones were targeting regional maritime traffic, a US official […]
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Araghchi, CDF Munir discuss Gulf crisis as US, Iran trade strikes
Diplomatic activity has increased following Iran’s recent drone and missile attacks in the Gulf region. Several countries have been engaged in urgent consultations. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held multiple telephone calls with senior officials of different countries. These discussions focused on the latest security situation in the region. According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, […]
PIA targets Gulf dominance with direct flights to Europe
Arif Habib, the Chairman of PIA Consortium told Daily Times, that the airlines of the Gulf countries are rich in resources with an ample number of airplanes, nevertheless, PIA can have a competitive advantage by commencing direct flights to London, instead of flying via Gulf countries. He indicated the commencement of operations sooner, as he […]
Pakistan to double agri exports to China, Gulf under Climate Prosperity Plan
The government plans to double agricultural exports to China and the Gulf region by 2035 by adopting climate-smart techniques under the newly unveiled Pakistan Climate Prosperity Plan According to an official document available with Wealth Pakistan, this plan marks a strategic shift, integrating climate resilience and green growth initiatives with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) […]
Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
At least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait despite a US military blockade, but some vessels taking the route later turned back, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday. They were among at least seven Iran-linked vessels that passed through the strait after Washington’s blockade came into effect at 1400 GMT on Monday, […]
Gulf’s Implosion
Veterans of past conflicts have always cautioned that wars are far easier to enter than to leave. On the 24th day of the war on Iran, this warning appears to have acquired a wider and more dangerous connotation. What was launched on 28 February as a military campaign with declared (if not clear) objectives has […]
The Strategic Economics of the Recent Gulf Confrontation
Recent military tensions in the Middle East have once again demonstrated that modern wars are no longer fought solely on battlefields. Their consequences now extend far beyond military confrontation, shaping global economics, strategic narratives, technological competition, and international trade routes. Viewing the recent confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel purely through a military […]
Pakistan sets up helplines, airport teams in KSA as Gulf crisis disrupts flights
Pakistani missions in Saudi Arabia on Sunday launched round-the-clock helplines and deployed teams at major airports to assist travellers, following disruptions to flight schedules amid the ongoing Gulf crisis, Radio Pakistan reported. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted air travel, affecting Pakistani Umrah pilgrims and other passengers travelling to the Saudi Arabia, […]
PM directs embassies in Gulf to assist stranded citizens amid ME tensions
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed that the Pakistani embassies in Gulf countries must remain readily available at all times to assist Pakistani citizens amid the prevailing situation in the region. Chairing a meeting regarding the evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran and issues related to Pakistanis residing in Gulf countries, the prime minister expressed […]
African nations gear up to polish image at Dubai Expo
DUBAI: African nations are attending this year’s Dubai Expo in force, hoping to project an image of a modern and ambitious continent and shed stereotypes of conflict and underdevelopment. The six-month mega-event, delayed by the Covid pandemic, is a milestone for the wealthy Gulf emirate. It has spent some $8.2 billion transforming a barren stretch […]