Global oil prices edged lower on Friday as increased crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz eased fears of supply disruptions, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures fell $1.03 (1.2%) to $88 per barrel, while US West Texas…
Global oil prices climbed by more than 2% after renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over the security of oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy trade routes. The latest escalation has increased fears of a wider regional conflict, with the Strait…
Pakistan has urged the United States and Iran to remain committed to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and continue diplomatic engagement to prevent further regional tensions and promote lasting peace. Speaking during a session of the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, expressed concern over the…
Pakistan and Qatar have reportedly intensified diplomatic efforts to help prevent further military escalation between the United States and Iran, urging both countries to return to negotiations under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to Pakistani government sources, both Islamabad and Doha remain in close contact with officials in Washington and…
Pakistan has informed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that it is intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East amid rising regional tensions. Addressing the Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, warned that continued escalation could seriously threaten regional and international peace and…
Pakistan, Qatar mediation secures breakthrough in US-Iran talks as 60-day roadmap agreed A major diplomatic breakthrough was achieved in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, where the United States and Iran concluded their first high-level negotiations under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) framework. The talks, facilitated by Pakistan and Qatar, resulted in a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching…
Is Iran fighting alone against Western pressure? As tensions rise in the Middle East, serious questions are emerging about the role of global powers. Although Iran is considered a strategic partner of Russia and China, neither country appears to be offering direct military or on-ground support in the current situation. According to analysts, the United…
ISLAMABAD: Donald Trump has stated that the United States will not directly intervene in the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, emphasizing that the matter should be resolved by regional leadership. Speaking to reporters, Trump said the U.S. would leave the situation to the countries involved, expressing confidence in Pakistan’s leadership. He highlighted his “very…
