Islamabad (Special Correspondent) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that petrol and diesel prices will remain unchanged in Pakistan for the current review period.Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister revealed that he was advised to increase petrol prices by Rs95 per litre and diesel by Rs203 per litre, but he outright rejected the proposal.He…
NEW YORK / LONDON, March 27, 2026 — Global oil markets surged again after Iran rejected direct negotiations with Washington, dashing hopes of near-term de-escalation. Brent crude futures jumped 5.66% to $108.01 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 4.61% to settle at $94.48 per barrel. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has assessed…
WASHINGTON, March 27, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, describing the move as a goodwill gesture and a sign of progress in ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said Iran told him: “To show you…
VAUX-DE-CERNAY, France / WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen as soon as tomorrow if Iran ceases its threats against international shipping, calling Tehran’s actions an outrage and a clear violation of international law. Rubio made the remarks as he arrived in France for the G7…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is set to receive a $378.9 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to modernize its power transmission infrastructure.Co-financing partners include the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), contributing $92.5 million, and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), adding $92.7 million, bringing the total expected project funding to nearly $698.75…
ISLAMABAD — Dr. Fazeela Abbasi, sister of renowned Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi, has found herself embroiled in fresh legal troubles as a sessions court in Islamabad revoked her interim bail in a high-profile alleged money laundering case, paving the way for renewed investigations by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).According to the First Information Report…
Including 10 Reaper Strike Drones; Additional Planes Badly DamagedWashington (March 26, 2026): At least 16 US military aircraft have been lost since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to a detailed report by Bloomberg.The losses include 10 MQ-9 Reaper strike drones downed primarily by Iranian air defenses. In addition, half a dozen other…
Targeted Military Campaign Restarted After Temporary Eid ul-Fitr CeasefireIslamabad/Kabul (March 26, 2026): Pakistan has restarted Operation Ghazab Lil Haq (“Wrath for Justice/Righteous Fury”) in Afghanistan following the end of a temporary ceasefire observed during Eid ul-Fitr.The pause in hostilities was announced at the request of friendly countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye, and remained…
“Any Talk of Destroying Israel Will Bring Us Into the War on Israel’s Side” — Gen. Muhoozi KainerugabaKampala (March 26, 2026): Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has made a strong public statement pledging military support to Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.In a series of posts on X, Gen. Muhoozi stated:…
Layered Defenses Include Shoulder-Fired MANPADS; Mines Laid Around ShoresTehran/Washington (March 26, 2026): Iran has significantly fortified Kharg Island — its primary oil export hub in the Persian Gulf — by establishing layered defensive systems in anticipation of a possible US ground operation.According to multiple sources familiar with US intelligence, Tehran has deployed additional shoulder-fired surface-to-air…
