1 week ago Middle east tensions may push solar panel prices higher in Pakistan

Pakistan may face a sharp rise in solar panel prices due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, warn local importers. The conflict between Iran and Israel has disrupted shipping routes and caused freight costs to surge. Experts say if tensions continue, solar imports could become significantly costlier, putting pressure on consumers already burdened by high […]

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1 week ago Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts lauded by China in ongoing Middle East crisis

ISLAMABAD: China lauded Pakistan’s proactive role in seeking regional peace through diplomatic channels, particularly in light of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. This recognition came on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East escalated following a missile strike by Iran on the United States’ Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. At an emergency session held on […]

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1 week ago Middle east conflict hits Pakistan stock market, index drops by 3,855 points

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has strongly affected the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The PSX 100 index fell sharply by 3,855 points and closed at 116,167. During the trading session, the index briefly dropped more than 4,000 points before recovering around 500 points. A total of 5.9 billion shares were traded worth 23 billion […]

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1 week ago Lawmakers urge restraint as Trump faces backlash over Iran strikes

A growing number of U.S. lawmakers from both parties are calling for Congress to limit President Donald Trump’s military powers after his recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. The attacks have sparked fears of another prolonged conflict in the Middle East. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine plans to push for a Senate vote this week, urging […]

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2 w. ago US strikes on Iran spark high alert in Saudi, emergency steps in Bahrain, Kuwait

Following the recent US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, regional tensions are rising rapidly, prompting Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait to take emergency security steps to protect public safety. The fear of conflict spreading across the Middle East has put the region on high alert. According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia has issued a high-level security […]

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2 w. ago Xi says ceasefire an urgent priority in settling conflict in Middle East

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that ceasefire is an urgent priority in settling the conflict in the Middle East, and the use of force is not the right way to resolve international disputes. During phone talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, over the situation in the Middle East, he urged the […]

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2 w. ago Trump faces backlash from MAGA supporters over possible strike on Iran

President Donald Trump is facing growing opposition from his own MAGA base over the possibility of launching a US strike against Iran. Some of his key supporters are urging him to avoid getting America involved in another Middle East conflict. Prominent Republicans like Steve Bannon have publicly expressed caution about joining Israel’s military campaign to […]

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