Pakistan
Middle East economy to shrink 2.1% in 2026, Gulf economies by 4.3%, World Bank forecasts
Despite grim forecasts, the World Bank projects regional economies could rebound by 7.8% in 2027 if the conflict ends this year, though the Hormuz blockade and inflation remain major threats.
Houthis ramp up missile attacks on Riyadh as Saudi-backed war in Yemen widens
Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get it
Mecca defense pact puts Turkey’s commitment to Saudi under domestic scrutiny - analysis
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to prison after court ordered hospital visit
His lawyers say his health has deteriorated in prison and that he lost significant vision in his right eye. The government has said medical reports disclosed nothing requiring immediate treatment.
Iran’s Baloch uprising: A rising lever or a strategic illusion? - opinion
The core issue therefore centers not on the raw strength of the Baloch movement alone but on whether it holds attributes that make it a strategic asset major powers can viably invest in.
Israel faces emerging regional alignment as Syria turns to Pakistan after strikes - analysis
Talk of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords appears to underestimate how much Riyadh and other countries have become concerned about Israeli strikes in places like Syria.
Imran Khan transferred from prison to hospital as court raises serious health concerns
The court also directed the formation of a medical board to assess his health and ordered that he be kept under tight security at the hospital.
India arrests over 200 terror operatives linked to Pakistan ahead of Independence Day
Agencies have reportedly recovered pistols, live cartridges, grenades bearing Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings and crude bombs.
US-Iran talks hit new impasse as MoU's 60-day deadline expires with no deal
On Monday afternoon, Saudi news channel Al Arabiya reported that the US and Iran have agreed to extend a 60-day ceasefire.
Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion
The significance of the Mecca pact will depend less on the language of the agreement than on its implementation.
Eight Arab, Islamic nations accuse Israel of derailing Trump's Gaza peace plan
In a joint statement, the countries accused Israel of undermining efforts to fully end the war with Hamas in Gaza and derailing Trump’s push to cement conditions necessary for long-lasting peace.
The new crescent: Mecca pact gives rise to a Saudi-led Sunni bloc, posing new challenges for Israel
BEHIND THE LINES: Anti-Israel statements of the emergent alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are not just rhetoric. Rather, they form an integral element in its strategy.
My Word: It’s a funny old world - opinion
The “baby-killer” blood libel is by now so entrenched that it’s almost impossible to set the record straight, but a UNICEF-led report published last week showed the extent of the lies and hypocrisy.