Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned recent drone and missile strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates, expressing full solidarity with President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Emirati people. He described the attacks as deeply concerning and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support during what he called a difficult and sensitive time for the region. […]
Iran Strikes
Trump Pauses Iran Strikes Following Pakistan Leadership Intervention
Donald Trump halted Iran strikes after Pakistan leaders’ appeal, marking a sudden shift in U.S. military posture. He announced the pause in operations through his social media platform. The decision signals a temporary move toward diplomacy over escalation. Moreover, Trump said the decision followed appeals from Shehbaz Sharif and military leadership including Asim Munir. He […]
Brent crude oil tops $114 as Iran strikes fuel supply fears
Global oil prices surged on Thursday, with Brent crude climbing above $114 per barrel after Iran launched attacks on key Gulf energy infrastructure and warned of further escalation. Oil and natural gas prices soar, Brent crude nears $114 as Iran attacks Gulf energy facilities https://t.co/W4LwkkVX1o pic.twitter.com/aCoUr18uAO — WAVE (@wave3news) March 19, 2026 The price rally […]
Pakistani workers killed in Gulf amid Middle East conflict
JAMSHORO, Pakistan — Families in Pakistan are mourning after Pakistani workers were killed in the Gulf amid retaliatory strikes by Iran following US-Israeli attacks, highlighting the human cost of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read More: Overseas Pakistanis drive employment and economic growth Muzaffar Ali, a 27-year-old from Jamshoro, Sindh, was one of two Pakistanis killed in […]
US military strikes over 5,000 targets in Iran, CENTCOM reports
WASHINGTON — The United States (US) Central Command (CENTCOM) has provided details of its ongoing military campaign against Iran, reporting that more than 5,000 targets have been struck over the past 10 days. The operations are said to focus on locations deemed to pose immediate threats to US forces and regional security. Read More: Pakistan […]
EU pushes diplomacy to ease Middle East tensions
The European Union vowed to continue all diplomatic efforts to reduce Middle East tensions, following escalating conflict in the region. EU officials said prolonged war would harm all countries, and dialogue remains essential to prevent further casualties. Tehran’s recent retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf states heighten the urgency for international mediation. EU Commission spokesperson […]
Strikes in Tehran prompt Pakistani nationals to cross Taftan border
Dozens of Pakistani nationals crossed back into Balochistan through the remote Taftan border after powerful explosions rocked Iranian cities, describing scenes of missile fire and mounting travel chaos following US and Israeli strikes. Read More: 70 Pakistanis repatriated from Iran via Taftan border At the crossing between Mirjaveh in Iran and Taftan, AFP journalists witnessed families hauling heavy […]
NYC mayor condemns Iran strikes, warns against escalation
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani strongly condemned the recent United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, describing the actions as illegal and dangerous. He said the military campaign risks expanding conflict and increasing instability in the region. In his public statement, he urged immediate restraint from all sides. Consequently, he called for diplomacy instead […]
UK denies US use of RAF bases for Iran
The United Kingdom has blocked US forces from using British military bases for potential strikes against Iran, officials said. The move has escalated tensions with Washington and drawn criticism from President Donald Trump. RAF bases in England and the Indian Ocean are directly affected. Under existing agreements, American aircraft could operate from RAF Fairford in […]
Israel turns focus back to Gaza after Iran strikes, says army chief
Israel’s Army Chief, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, said the military will now focus fully on the war in Gaza. This decision comes after what he called a “key chapter” of the campaign against Iran was completed. However, he clarified that the mission against Iran is not fully over yet. The army’s priority is to bring […]