8 h. ago Operation rising lion: Israel’s strike on Tehran ignites a dangerous new Middle East War

At the heart of the complex and explosive politics of the Middle East lies the enduring enmity between Iran and Israel. On the dawn of June 13, 2025, Israel escalated this tension to an unprecedented height by launching extensive airstrikes on Iran’s capital Tehran and other crucial sites. This attack, dubbed “Operation Rising Lion,” targeted […]

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15 h. ago SBP Holds Interest Rate At 11% Amid Geopolitical Tensions in Middle East

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at 11% on Monday, amid concerns that rising global commodity prices could add inflationary pressures due to ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel. The SBP had previously reduced the policy rate by 1,000 basis points in seven intervals since June 2024, bringing […]

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18 h. ago Top Iranian intelligence chiefs killed in Israeli strike as tensions escalate

TEHRAN – Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency has confirmed the deaths of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence chief Mohammad Kazemi and his deputy Hassan Mohaqiq in an Israeli missile strike on Sunday. A third officer, Mohsen Bagheri, was also reported killed in the same attack in Tehran. This strike marks a major escalation […]

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30 h. ago Casualties rise as Israel, Iran hit each other with more missiles

Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday, killing scores and raising fears of a wider conflict, as US President Donald Trump said it could be ended easily while warning Tehran not to strike any US targets. Israeli rescue teams combed through rubble of residential buildings destroyed by Iranian missiles, using […]

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38 h. ago Iran sends secret messages to Israel through Cyprus amid rising tensions

NICOSIA — Cyprus revealed on Sunday that Iran has asked it to deliver “some messages” to Israel, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate in the Middle East. President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed the development while urging all parties to show restraint. Although he did not disclose the content or sender of the messages, […]

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38 h. ago Pakistan emerges as vital air route as airlines reroute amid middle East airspace closures

June 15, 2025 – As the Israel-Iran conflict continues to disrupt regional aviation, Pakistan’s airspace has become a crucial corridor for international flights, especially for airlines connecting Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Major carriers such as Emirates are now flying over northern and western Pakistan to reach destinations like Egypt and North America. […]

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41 h. ago Germany, France, and UK ready to talk with Iran to ease middle East tensions

BERLIN – Germany, France, and Britain have offered to hold immediate talks with Iran about its nuclear program, aiming to reduce the rising tensions in the Middle East, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said. Wadephul, currently visiting the Middle East, expressed hope that Iran would accept the offer for constructive negotiations. He noted that Tehran […]

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58 h. ago China, Iran foreign ministers hold talks as Wang Yi condemns Israeli strikes

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday to discuss the situation in the Middle East. Araghchi briefed Wang on the latest developments, condemning Israel’s recent military strikes on […]

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59 h. ago Achakzai raises alarm for Pakistan over rising tensions due to Iran, Israel war

QUETTA: Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai has raised alarm over rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel, warning of serious repercussions for Pakistan. Speaking at a press conference in Quetta, the veteran politician and head of the Movement for the Protection of the Constitution of Pakistan urged […]

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60 h. ago Nevatim, Tel Nof, Ovda airbases targeted in Iranian missile strikes, IRGC claims

TEHRAN: Iran has launched a large-scale retaliatory strike on Israeli military targets in what it calls Operation True Promise III, a senior Iranian commander announced Friday night. The escalation comes just hours after a deadly Israeli airstrike hit residential areas and strategic facilities in Tehran and elsewhere, killing several top Iranian military leaders and nuclear […]

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65 h. ago China condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, urges immediate halt to military actions

China’s UN Ambassador Fu Cong strongly condemned Israel’s recent strikes on Iran, calling them serious violations of Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East situation, Fu urged Israel to immediately stop all risky military actions to prevent further escalation. He emphasized that such actions threaten […]

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3 d. ago Erdoğan slams Israel: ‘Dragging the region toward destruction’

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has issued a strong warning against Israel. He said Israel is trying to pull the entire Middle East into destruction. His statement came after Israel launched a deadly airstrike on Iran early Friday morning. In a press briefing, Erdoğan called on the international community to take urgent action. “The global […]

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3 d. ago Iran Attacks: Clips capture secret Israeli Operation targeting Tehran’s Air Defense

TEHRAN – As the world witnessed another Middle East crisis after strikes, Israeli intelligence agency shared surprising clip revealing a

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3 d. ago Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s strikes as middle east tensions reach new high

Israel launched airstrikes early Friday on Iran’s nuclear and military sites. The attacks aimed to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Iranian media reported explosions at uranium enrichment plants and other locations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a “decisive moment” and said the operation will last several days. In response, Iran fired missiles […]

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3 d. ago Global leaders urge restraint as Israel strikes Iran, world reacts with concern

Israel launched deadly airstrikes on Iran early Friday, targeting nuclear and military sites. Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed the attack aimed to stop Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Iran, however, maintains its nuclear work is peaceful. The strike killed at least six nuclear scientists and damaged buildings in Tehran. Israel has declared a state of emergency fearing […]

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3 d. ago Three of Iran’s Top Leaders Killed In Israel’s Operation ‘Rising Lion’

Israel’s unprecedented military operation, Rising Lion, has killed three of Iran’s most powerful figures, sending shockwaves through the nation’s military and government. Among those killed were Major General Hossein Salami, the head of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, and Ali Shamkhani, […]

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4 d. ago For the first time in Karachi: Drug testing begins for heavy vehicle drivers

For the first time in Karachi’s history, traffic police have started drug testing drivers of heavy vehicles. This move follows a recent rise in deadly road accidents involving trucks, tankers, and dumpers. The operation is taking place on Sher Shah Road, where a large number of police officers and medical staff are working together. They […]

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2 w. ago Ahsan invites CAREC member states to link value chains with Pakistan’s SEZs

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday invited Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member states to integrate their value chains with Pakistan’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and explore opportunities for cross-border industrial clusters, leveraging Pakistan’s preferential trade agreements with China, ASEAN and the Middle East. He extended this invitation […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan among Least Affected countries by Web Threats in the region: Kaspersky

Islamabad: At its annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team presented cybersecurity trends, including ransomware, advanced persistent threats (APTs), supply chain attacks, mobile threats, AI and IoT developments. First quarter of 2025 showed that Turkiye and Kenya had the highest number of users […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan ranks among safest in META region for web threats in Q1 2025: Kaspersky report

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has recorded the second lowest rate of web-based cyber threats in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region during the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The report, released by Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team, highlights key digital security trends across the META […]

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