Trump says U.S. to hold talks with Iran next week

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will hold talks with Iran next week but downplayed the urgency of a nuclear agreement, citing

China can buy oil from Iran, hope they buy more from US: Trump

US President Donald Trump stated that China could continue purchasing oil from Iran following US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.

Iran will respect ceasefire if Israel does: President Pezeshkian

Iran will not violate the ceasefire unless Israel does so first, said Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Trump says Israel ‘unloaded’ after agreeing to ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with both Israel and Iran for violating a ceasefire agreement he had brokered just hours earlier

Iran reports 610 civilian deaths since start of war

Iran has reported that at least 610 civilians have been killed and more than 4,700 wounded in the Islamic Republic since hostilities

China urges Iran, Israel to pursue political resolution

China has urged Iran and Israel to return to the path of political resolution, following the announcement of a ceasefire proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump

Trump declares official end to 12-day war

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday confirmed that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is “NOW IN EFFECT,”

Iran FM praises armed forces for response to Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed deep appreciation for the country’s armed forces

Iran strikes Israel amid ceasefire countdown

Iran launched a fresh barrage of missiles at Israel as the ceasefire deadline declared by U.S. President Donald Trump neared.

PSX Closing Bell: Red Ink Everywhere

The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Monday's trading session at 116,167.47, showing a decrease of 3,855.76 points or 3.21%.

World reacts to US strikes on Iran

The United States has bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, further escalating the war between Israel and Iran.

Pakistan voices alarm over rising Middle East tensions

Pakistan has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that the situation could spiral out of control with serious consequences for millions of innocent people.

Iran stands firm on nuclear program after attacks

Iran vowed to continue its nuclear program despite coordinated U.S. airstrikes on three major nuclear sites Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan said Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan

Israel-Iran air war escalates as Europe seeks talks, Trump holds off

Israel and Iran’s air war entered a second week on Friday, and European officials sought to draw Tehran back to the negotiating table after President Donald Trump said any decision on potential US involvement would be made within two weeks.

Israel-Iran conflict uncertainty keeps investors on edge

The conflict between Israel and Iran is intensifying, with both countries not backing down from strikes and their leaders continuing to issue heated rhetoric.

American Airlines halts US-Qatar flights amid Mideast tensions

Amid rising tensions and military activity in the Middle East, American Airlines Group Inc. has suspended its daily flights from the United States to Qatar’s capital.

Gold dips as markets eye Fed decision, Israel-Iran conflict

Gold prices edged lower in Asia trade on Wednesday as investors held back from placing large bets ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision, while also keeping a close watch on the developments surrounding the Israel-Iran conflict.

Trump’s provocative social media posts undermine Israel-Iran ceasefire hopes

Hopes for a swift ceasefire between Israel and Iran were dashed after a series of provocative posts by U.S. President Donald Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social.

Chinese President warns “The World Can Move On Without the US”

Amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions, Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a sharp reminder from history, stating in a post on X that “the world can move on without the United States.”

China sounds alarm over U.S. actions in Mideast conflict

China has issued a warning to the United States regarding its role in the Iran-Israel conflict, accusing President Donald

Pakistan, Türkiye condemn Israel’s aggression against Iran

Pakistan and Türkiye have expressed deep concern over the worsening regional situation, strongly condemning Israel’s "unjustified aggression" against Iran.

Oil prices dip after 7% surge as Israel-Iran strikes miss energy sites

Oil prices edged down on Monday, after surging 7%, as renewed military strikes by Israel and Iran over the weekend left oil production and export facilities unaffected.

Stock futures rise despite escalating Israel-Iran tensions

Stock futures rose early Monday as the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran spiked oil prices and

Israel’s conflict with Iran sends tremors through markets

Israel’s airstrikes on Iran sent reverberations through financial markets.

Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear, missile sites in major escalation

Israel launched a large-scale military operation early Friday, targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and ballistic missile sites in a move that marks a significant escalation in the longstanding tensions between the two countries.

Trump reaffirms commitment to diplomatic Iran nuclear solution

In a renewed push for diplomacy, President Donald Trump affirmed that the United States remains firmly dedicated to a peaceful resolution of the Iran nuclear issue.

Iran, U.S. to hold 6th round of nuclear talks in Oman

Iran and the United States will hold a sixth round of negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program this Sunday in Oman, the sultanate’s foreign minister said Thursday, as regional tensions have spiked in recent days...

Pakistan, Iran sign MoU to boost communications cooperation

Pakistan and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation...

Pakistan, Iran to boost cooperation in trade, investment

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse fields including trade, investment, and commerce, as Prime Minister....

Pakistan-Iran trade set to surge from $3bn to $10bn in coming years

The bilateral trade between Pakistan and Iran, which stood at $3 billion, is expected to increase to $10bn in the next few years, according to Prime Minister...

Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to gas pipeline project

Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and resolving the long-pending Iran-Pakistan...

OIC-15 adopts 'Tehran Declaration' to strengthen AI cooperation

To advance collective efforts in the field of Artificial Intelligence, the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform concluded today in Tehran...

Iran rejects U.S. call to halt uranium enrichment

Iran criticized the United States for what it called inconsistent and hostile conduct in the ongoing nuclear talks, rejecting Washington’s demand for zero...

Trump cautions of secondary sanctions on Iran oil buyers

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that all purchases of Iranian oil or petrochemical products must stop immediately...

Iran urges Pakistan to ease trade barriers amid nearly $2mn in daily loss

Iranian officials urged the Pakistani government to take steps to facilitate trade, as trade barriers at the Pakistan-Iran border are causing a daily loss of...

Pakistan, Iran set $10bn trade target with new MoU

Pakistan and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost bilateral trade, setting a target...

Pak-Iran to strengthen trade ties for mutual growth

Pakistan and Iran aim to transform historic relations into stronger trade ties, fostering development in both countries....

Pak-Iran to strengthen fraternal ties in trade and security

Pakistan and Iran expressed resolve to further strengthen Pak-Iran fraternal ties in all areas of mutual interest, particularly trade and economy, energy....

Oil plunges 6% as Israeli strikes avoid Iran crude facilities

Oil plunged almost 6% at the start of the week after Israeli strikes against targets in Iran avoided the OPEC member’s crude facilities...

Oil rebounds after weekly slump

Oil edged up on Monday after slumping 7.5% last week, with focus now on tensions in the Middle East...

Oil drops as China fails to deliver fresh stimulus measures

Oil fell at the start of the week after China’s highly anticipated Finance Ministry briefing on Saturday lacked new measures to stimulate consumption...

Oil stabilizes after surging over 8% last week

Oil opened the week lower after scoring its biggest gain since early 2023 last week, with traders closely monitoring developments in the Middle East...

Oil extends surge as Israel threatens retaliation after Iran strike

Oil jumped for a second day after Israel vowed to retaliate against Iran after it fired about 200 ballistic missiles at Israel...

Pakistan, Iran to establish sub-committee to resolve customs issues

Pakistan and Iran agreed on Tuesday to form a sub-committee to further discuss and resolve customs-related issues between the two brotherly countries...

US warns Pakistan of ramifications from Pakistan-Iran pipeline

The United States has warned Pakistan of the potential ramifications of considering business deals with Iran...

Pakistan can cut $5m import bill by partnering with Iranian firms

Pakistan imported $5 million worth of LPG, motor oil, and similar products from various countries last year, which could instead be produced...

Oil prices jump amid geopolitical tensions

Oil prices jumped on Monday on top of last week's gain as geopolitical risks in Russia and the Middle East came back into focus following weekend attacks...

India inks 10-year deal with Iran to develop Chabahar port

India signed a 10-year contract with Iran on Monday to develop and operate the Iranian port of Chabahar, the Narendra Modi-led government said....

US warns of sanctions risk as Pakistan inks deals with Iran

The US has warned of sanctions risks for Pakistan after the government in Islamabad signed security and economic deals with Iran during a visit by President...

Pakistan, Iran vow to boost trade to $10bn

Pakistan and Iran have stressed the importance of continuing the expansion of bilateral relations and have decided, as a first step, to increase the trade...

Pakistan, Iran ink 8 agreements for broader cooperation

Pakistan and Iran have signed eight agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in diverse fields, including security, judicial...

Asian equities plunge amid Iran-Israel tensions

Equities tumbled Monday in Asia after Iran ramped up Middle East tensions by launching a barrage of rockets at Israel over the weekend, fueling fears...

Middle East unrest sees mixed impact on regional stock markets

Israeli stocks fell as much as 1.07% in early trading on Sunday before recovering some of their losses....

Pakistan's steel industry raises concerns about escalating smuggling activities from Iran

The Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers has raised alarms over the resumption of large-scale smuggling, misdeclaration, and under-invoicing...

Iranian energy reserves offer cost-effective solution for Pakistan: Planning Minister

Recognizing the significance of Iran's energy reserves and the cost-effectiveness of its energy resources, the federal Minister for Planning Minister......

Pakistan seeks US leniency on Iran gas pipeline sanctions

Pakistan plans to ask the US to relax possible sanctions around a natural gas pipeline project from neighboring Iran...

Special Apex Committee pledges firm economic policies for national interest

The Special Apex Committee on Thursday vowed to ensure the continuation of policies and take tough decisions in the larger interest of the country by...

Pakistan, Iran eye $5bn trade target fueled by CPEC & BRI projects

The annual trade volume between Pakistan and Iran trade can be increased up to $5 billion in the coming few years with the enhancement of the....

Pakistan, Iran begin construction of multi-billion dollar oil & gas pipeline

Pakistan and Iran have initiated the construction of the multi-billion dollar oil and gas pipeline, spanning 800 kilometers from the Iranian border to....

Govt approves work on Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline

Pakistan is moving ahead to build a pipeline that will transport natural gas from Iran, a move it says is needed to meet the country’s energy needs but...

Prime Minister pledges to strengthen Pakistan-Iran relations

Underscoring the close relations between Pakistan and Iran, the Caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment...

Iran, Pakistan to boost banking ties in meeting next week

 Iran and Pakistan on Monday explored ways to boost trade, investment and security, agreeing to activate the newly inaugurated border markets and open...

Smuggling of steel billets, bars costs Pakistan Rs25bn annually: PALSP

The Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) has raised alarm over the large-scale smuggling of steel billets and bars from Iran and Afghanistan...

Pakistan allows barter trade with Russia, Iran, Afghanistan

Pakistan has passed a special order to allow barter trade with Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan, a Statuary Regulatory Order (SRO) issued by the Ministry of Commer

US may permit more sanctioned Iranian oil without deal: Vitol

US may permit more sanctioned Iranian oil without deal: Vitol

Pakistan, Iran agree to promote land connectivity during 9th JTC

Pakistan, Iran agree to promote land connectivity during 9th JTC

PM emphasizes to strengthen close coordination between Pakistan, Iran

PM emphasizes to strengthen close coordination between Pakistan, Iran

FM reiterates Pakistan's desire to work with Iran to strengthen bilateral ties

FM reiterates Pakistan's desire to work with Iran to strengthen bilateral ties

Oil edges up but set for weekly fall on Iran crude talks

Oil edges up but set for weekly fall on Iran crude talks

Pakistan, Iran sign MoU to establish border markets

Pakistan Iran sign MoU to establish border markets

Iran withdraws restrictions on import of Pakistani Citrus

Iran withdraws restrictions on import of Pakistani Citrus

FBR and Iran Customs sign MoU on Electronic Exchange of Data

FBR and Iran Customs sign MoU on Electronic Exchange of Data

Pak-Iran to open new gates to enhance bilateral trade: Envoy

Pak-Iran to open new gates to enhance bilateral trade Envoy

Pakistan trade body vows to strengthen ties with Iran

Pakistan trade body vows to strengthen ties with Iran

Iran says Quetta-Taftan railway line should be given priority in CPEC

Afghanistan to cooperate in Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul Container Train

India's expanding trade ties a strategy to counter-balance CPEC: Chinese daily

Iran attracts investment worth more than USD 3.37Billion, a 64percent increase