Pakistan
Pakistan Gambles on Iran-US Mediation as Energy Security Hangs in Balance
Islamabad's unprecedented diplomatic push secured a fragile ceasefire, but success depends on talks starting Saturday and the durability of Trump's engagement.
Vance Heads to Islamabad as Lebanon Strikes Threaten Fragile Iran Ceasefire Before Talks Begin
VP's Saturday negotiation mission faces collapse after Israeli bombardment kills 254, exposing U.S.-Iran split over ceasefire scope and Lebanon's inclusion.
Pakistan’s 54% Fuel Shock Exposes Emerging Market Fragility as Oil Hits $113
Record diesel surge tests IMF programme resilience and signals contagion mechanisms as commodity-dependent economies face synchronized stagflation pressures.
Pakistan’s fuel shock exposes emerging market fragility under energy war
Rs137/litre petrol hike reveals cascading vulnerability chain from Hormuz closure to IMF leverage to inflation pass-through.
Pakistan’s Backdoor Deal Removes Iranian Officials from Israeli Strike List
Islamabad's quiet mediation persuaded Israel to spare Foreign Minister Araqchi and Parliament Speaker Qalibaf, demonstrating that negotiated targeting restraint can function even amid active warfare.
Pakistan Declares ‘Open War’ on Taliban After Cross-Border Escalation
Defence Minister announces unlimited military action against Afghanistan following coordinated Taliban attacks on border posts, marking the most serious breakdown since 2021 takeover.
Pakistan Deploys Army After 24 Killed in Pro-Iran Protests Over Khamenei Assassination
Violence erupts across major ally as Shia minority reacts to U.S.-Israeli strikes, exposing Pakistan's strategic dilemma between Washington and Tehran.
Afghanistan Claims Bagram Strike Thwarted as Pakistan Border War Enters Fourth Day
Taliban forces say they repelled Pakistani jets targeting the former US mega-base as cross-border fighting intensifies along disputed frontier.
Taliban Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Pakistan After Border Airstrikes Kill Civilians
Afghanistan announced military operations against Pakistani positions on February 26, four days after Pakistan's airstrikes killed at least 13 civilians, marking the first confirmed Taliban counter-offensive in an escalating confrontation between nuclear-armed neighbors.