Trump says US does 'not need' help from allies on Iran
US president stresses air strikes have 'decimated Iran's leadership, military facilities, and weapons manufacturing capacity'
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Spotlight
Pakistan treads cautious path as US-Israel-Iran war escalates
Kamran Khan says Pakistan balanced Iran, Gulf and US ties as war shook markets and oil surged
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How Pakistan secured its energy route in the Strait of Hormuz
In this episode of 'The Blue Newsroom', Amber Shamsi examines Pakistan’s maritime coordination with Iran and naval efforts to secure shipping lanes and protect the blue economy
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Iran-US standoff threatens energy, supply chains globally
Kamran Khan warns that the hostilities could spark food and fertilizer price shocks globally
Mar 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
Shorts
UAE says it intercepts 10 missiles, 45 drones from Iran
Since attacks began, UAE says it has engaged 314 missiles and more than 1,600 UAVs
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Missile debris kills Pakistani national in Abu Dhabi: govt
Abu Dhabi media office says missile interception in Baniyas caused the incident
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China calls for restraint after Pakistani strikes in Kabul
China's foreign ministry urges the two countries to 'swiftly implement a ceasefire' and resolve their differences through dialogue
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Pakistan’s manufacturing output rises 5.75% in July-January period
On a year-on-year basis, industrial production surged 10.54% in January, while month-on-month output rose 12.08% compared with December 2025
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Pakistan’s first rap reality show ‘Rap Icon’ brings Karachi’s street sound to national spotlight
From Lyari’s underground cyphers to a televised stage, Karachi’s rap movement to go mainstream after Eid
Pakistan’s first original rap reality show airs after Eid Al Fitr
Talha Anjum and Bohemia headline the judging panel
Female rapper AK Sky among artists breaking industry barriers
Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games to Mexico from US: Iran federation chief
“When Trump has explicitly stated that he cannot ensure the security of the Iranian national team, we will certainly not travel to America”
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Livingstone says he was denied support after being dropped by England
The 32‑year‑old has not played for England since the Champions Trophy in Pakistan last year, where he scored only 33 runs and took three wickets in three matches
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Iran soccer players who claimed asylum in Australia train with local club
Five members of the group, however, subsequently changed their minds about Australia's asylum offer and decided to return home
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Iran war may push 45 million people into acute hunger by June, WFP says
Deputy Executive Director of World Food Program Carl Skau says shipping costs are up 18% since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began on February 28
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