PM Sharif: Pakistan Fully Focused on Mediating Iran Conflict

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Wednesday at United Nations headquarters that Islamabad remains committed to mediating between neighboring Iran and the United States, despite what he described as unpredictable subsequent events. The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and Ongoing Mediation Prime Minister Shehbaz referenced the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding during his remarks to reporters, … Read more

Hero Nurse Recalls Pakistan Hospital Fire Tragedy

According to reports from The Associated Press, nurse Razia Noreen saved the sole surviving newborn from an Aug. 26 hospital fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad that killed 14 other infants. Noreen rushed into the burning nursery and carried out a baby within eight seconds, an action captured on CCTV footage … Read more

Global Cricket Captains Renew Appeal for Imran Khan’s Medical Treatment

Imran Khan health concerns have prompted 22 former international cricket captains, including India’s Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, to sign a letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanding proper medical treatment for the jailed former prime minister, according to reports by the Associated Press and Gulf Today. The August appeal marks the second time … Read more

MJ Akbar Slams Pakistan Over Indus Waters Treaty and State Terror

Former Union Minister MJ Akbar stated on August 14, 2026, that Islamabad must first answer for every drop of Indian blood lost in terror attacks before raising concerns over the Indus Waters Treaty. Speaking from Panaji, Goa, Akbar responded to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Independence Day remarks regarding water rights and regional security. Indus … Read more

Iran-US Tensions: Official Holds Mediated Talks in Pakistan

Ongoing military exchanges between the United States and Iran have entered their tenth day, destabilizing global energy security as diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan struggle to restore a collapsed ceasefire. Strait of Hormuz and Global Energy Price Volatility The conflict centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint that handles approximately one-fifth of … Read more

U.S. Lifts Iran Blockade as Supreme Leader Backs Direct Talks

The United States officially lifted its blockade of Iran on Thursday, allowing oil tankers to resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz as a tentative ceasefire agreement took effect. While shipping activity has begun to normalize, the diplomatic rollout of the deal remains uncertain, with Vice President JD Vance delaying a planned trip to Switzerland … Read more

Trump Warns Israel and Iran Amid Ceasefire Risks

President Donald Trump has urged an immediate halt to military strikes in the Middle East as U.S. and Iranian negotiators work toward a final ceasefire agreement. Despite these efforts, Israeli military forces struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut on Sunday, citing projectiles launched into northern Israel. The potential deal, brokered largely by Pakistan, remains fragile as … Read more

DPM Dar to Attend UNSC Debate Following China-Pakistan Visit

DPM Ishaq Dar to Represent Pakistan at UN Security Council Debate Following a high-level diplomatic mission to Beijing, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, is scheduled to depart for New York on Monday night. The visit is set to center on international multilateral cooperation, with a focus on discussions surrounding … Read more

Pakistan Railway Station Suicide Bombing Kills 23

The Escalating Conflict in Balochistan: Geopolitical Ripples and Future Security Trends The recent suicide bombing at the Quetta railway station serves as a grim reminder of the persistent instability in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. As the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) intensifies its campaign against the central government, the region remains a focal point of a complex, … Read more

Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has established a new government agency to formally vet and collect tolls from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has heightened international concerns over the freedom of navigation in one of the world’s most critical waterways. The agency, known as the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, is “positioning itself as the only … Read more