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Oil surge threatens Pakistan economy amid Iran talks deadlock
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Oil surge threatens Pakistan economy amid Iran talks deadlock

Kamran Khan warns oil surge may trigger inflation spike, higher import bill and pressure on Pakistan’s currency

Arif Habib-led consortium files notice of intent to acquire remaining 25% PIACL stake
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Arif Habib-led consortium files notice of intent to acquire remaining 25% PIACL stake

Privatization Commission receives notice of intent from the Arif Habib Consortium to acquire the remaining 25% stake in PIACL, paving the way for full private ownership

Pakistan extends fuel subsidy for transport sector by one month
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Pakistan extends fuel subsidy for transport sector by one month

PM Shehbaz Sharif extends fuel subsidy for motorcyclists and transporters for another month, directing authorities to freeze fares and ensure relief reaches recipients

US seeks fresh coalition to restore shipping in Hormuz, WSJ reports
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US seeks fresh coalition to restore shipping in Hormuz, WSJ reports

US proposes new coalition called the Maritime Freedom Construct to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled Iran peace talks

US Central Command to brief Trump on new military options against Iran, Axios reports
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US Central Command to brief Trump on new military options against Iran, Axios reports

CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper will brief Trump on Thursday on new Iran military options, including infrastructure strikes and a plan to seize part of the Strait of Hormuz

Iran war has cost the US $25 billion so far, Pentagon says
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Iran war has cost the US $25 billion so far, Pentagon says

Pete Hegseth clashed with Democrats over the Iran war's $25 billion cost, troop deaths in Kuwait, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz