A Relationship Marked by Changing Phases The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has passed through numerous phases since Pakistan's independence. Despite geographical, cultural and economic connections between the two countries, bilateral ties have frequently been affected by disagreements over security, borders, political influence and...
NEW YORK — Global oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday, with Brent crude rising more than 4 per cent, after reports that China had suspended exports of refined oil products and concerns grew over additional US military deployments to the Middle East. The market reaction reflects growing fears that already-tight global fuel supplies could...
WASHINGTON — The United States has announced a multibillion-dollar contract aimed at accelerating production of Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) interceptors, as the Pentagon works to replenish missile inventories following heavy expenditure during recent conflicts in the Middle East. The US Navy said on October 1 that it had awarded RTX’s Raytheon...
ISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reaffirmed that its planned October 4, 2026 protest march toward Islamabad will proceed, with senior party leaders rejecting suggestions that the event should be postponed again. The march was originally scheduled for September 27 but was moved to October 4 after authorities took extensive...
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the co-pilot accused of stabbing the captain of a Flydubai passenger aircraft had undergone what he described as “Islamist radical indoctrination,” while stressing that investigators have not yet established the full motive behind the incident. The comments came one day...
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has reiterated that it reserves the right to defend itself against terrorism and security threats originating from Afghanistan, with Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry saying that “everything that is necessary will be done” to protect the country's...
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN — Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran remain active despite major differences over the future of the Strait of Hormuz, with US President Donald Trump saying Iran’s latest proposal was not acceptable while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has continued to signal that Tehran is prepared to pursue...
DUBAI — A Flydubai passenger aircraft travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after one of its pilots allegedly stabbed the other and apparently attempted to take control of the aircraft, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The incident occurred aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073,...
DUBAI/TEL AVIV — A Flydubai passenger flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a violent altercation in the cockpit left both pilots injured and triggered an emergency response. The aircraft, Flydubai Flight FZ1073, was carrying roughly 170–180 passengers when the incident occurred during its...
TEHRAN — Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for greater cooperation and shared responsibility among countries bordering the Persian Gulf, saying sustainable security in the Gulf and its waterways depends primarily on the active participation of regional states. Pezeshkian made the remarks in a message marking World Maritime Day on...
The United States has assured Pakistan that there has been no change in its policy on the Kashmir dispute, according to Pakistani officials. The clarification comes amid renewed diplomatic activity between Islamabad and Washington and continuing regional tensions involving India and Pakistan. By PK-News.com | September 30, 2026 ISLAMABAD — The...
The United States and Iran have intensified their public rhetoric as Qatar-mediated diplomacy continues over a possible agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump says Iran will eventually give up, while Iranian officials have warned that regional infrastructure could face consequences if Tehran's security demands are not...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused the United States and Israel of attempting to create divisions inside Iran, while insisting that military pressure cannot force Tehran to surrender. His comments come as Qatar and Pakistan continue efforts to facilitate communication between Iran and Washington over the conflict and the Strait of...
Russia has intensified its aerial attacks on Ukraine, launching ballistic missiles and dozens of high-speed, jet-powered drones toward Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in a major overnight barrage. The latest assault has placed additional pressure on Ukraine's air-defence network as the country enters the colder months, when attacks on energy...
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reviewed the implementation of Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme, highlighting coordination among federal and provincial institutions as registrations reach around 7.6 million and more than 7.7 million fuel-relief tokens are redeemed. By PK-News.com | September 29, 2026 ISLAMABAD — Deputy...