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Oil tumbles after Pakistan’s US-Iran breakthrough

International
Oil prices dropped after Shehbaz Sharif announced a US-Iran peace deal, as markets priced in lower risk around the Strait of Hormuz and wider regional supply disruption.

Pakistan announces US-Iran peace deal after weeks of high-stakes mediation

International
Shehbaz Sharif says the US and Iran have reached a peace deal, with a signing ceremony planned in Switzerland and mediators preparing talks this week.

Pakistan’s ports see sharp container surge as Gulf disruption shifts cargo routes

Newsroom
Pakistan’s major ports are seeing a sharp rise in container and transshipment activity as Gulf disruption redirects cargo towards Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar.

Iran prepares three-day farewell ceremonies and 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei

International
Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.

Trump reportedly rebukes Netanyahu as Israel’s Lebanon escalation threatens US-Iran diplomacy

Analysis
Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against further escalation in Lebanon as US-Iran diplomacy faced renewed pressure, with Pakistan and Qatar involved in efforts to preserve a fragile regional framework.
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Pakistan and Qatar deepen security ties as fragile US-Iran peace push gains ground

Newsroom
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Qatari counterpart agreed to deepen security cooperation in Doha this week, as Pakistan and Qatar push behind the scenes to salvage the Islamabad MoU and bring Washington and Tehran back to the table.
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Kuwait ratifies defense pact with Pakistan

Newsroom
Kuwait's Amir has formally ratified the defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan by decree, published in the official gazette. The agreement covers training, logistics, military intelligence, defence industries and a joint military committee.
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India’s playbook for dissent has run out of pages

Editorial
A Chief Justice called unemployed youth cockroaches. An exam sat by 22 lakh students was leaked, and some of them killed themselves. India's government waited, then delegitimised, then used force, then blamed Pakistan. Each step has failed.
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Security forces launch Mastung operation, 15 terrorists killed

Military
Security forces launched Operation Al Azm in Mastung's Tehsil Khad Kucha, killing 15 terrorists and wounding 12, according to security sources. Eight suspects were detained, one hideout destroyed and a large cache of weapons seized. No casualties were reported among security forces.
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Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Red Sea oil tankers

Newsroom
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Kingdom during a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Both leaders pledged closer cooperation to protect regional stability and vital maritime trade routes.
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