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Pakistan offers to host US-Iran talks amid rising Middle East tensions
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Pakistan offers to host US-Iran talks amid rising Middle East tensions

Ishaq Dar dismisses a peace prize nomination linked to India-Pakistan conflict as 'infructuous' and questions its credibility amid ongoing regional tensions

Pakistan calls security briefing amid regional, national tensions, invites opposition
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Pakistan calls security briefing amid regional, national tensions, invites opposition

PM Shehbaz tasks Adviser Rana Sanaullah with engaging all political parties, including Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

Pakistan condemns attack on Iran, steps up diplomacy to protect nationals
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Pakistan condemns attack on Iran, steps up diplomacy to protect nationals

Ishaq Dar says Pakistan expresses condolences over Khamenei’s death, stresses leaders must not be targeted

Middle East flight cancellations cost airlines $6.3 billion
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Middle East flight cancellations cost airlines $6.3 billion

Pakistan hit by 400 disruptions, loses PKR 10 billion

Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 5% in February as oil risks loom
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Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 5% in February as oil risks loom

Eight-month gap crosses $25 billion, with higher crude prices seen adding pressure

Rising oil prices threaten Pakistan inflation, external account
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Rising oil prices threaten Pakistan inflation, external account

Brokerages warn of CPI and CAD pressure from crude spike, yet flag valuation upside in equities

Tehran fallout: Global shock, Pakistan in turmoil
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Tehran fallout: Global shock, Pakistan in turmoil

In this episode of The Blue Newsroom, Amber Rahim Shamsi examines Pakistan’s violent unrest, security lapses, and cyber attacks on major media outlets.

Aurangzeb assures IMF officials of govt commitment to fiscal discipline, reforms
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Aurangzeb assures IMF officials of govt commitment to fiscal discipline, reforms

In meeting with the Fund's delegation, the minister highlighted progress on right-sizing the federal government

Middle East war shakes global economy, aviation and energy supply
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Middle East war shakes global economy, aviation and energy supply

Kamran Khan says Tehran’s leadership change may shape region’s next phase of crisis

Pakistan's Zardari addresses parliament amid opposition uproar, vows firm stance on sovereignty
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Pakistan's Zardari addresses parliament amid opposition uproar, vows firm stance on sovereignty

President vehemently condemns attack on Iran and offered condolences for martyrdom of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Pakistani fuel stocks ‘sufficient’ to withstand temporary supply disruption
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Pakistani fuel stocks ‘sufficient’ to withstand temporary supply disruption

Finance minister says ensuring the availability of energy supplies is the government’s primary objective

Pakistan, IMF shift review talks online over security concerns
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Pakistan, IMF shift review talks online over security concerns

Virtual sessions to cover fiscal targets, tax shortfall and debt outlook under existing schedule

Pakistan inflation accelerates to 7% in February
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Pakistan inflation accelerates to 7% in February

Electricity, food prices push annual CPI higher as core inflation remains elevated

Death toll from Pakistan protests over Iran supreme leader’s killing rises to 25
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Death toll from Pakistan protests over Iran supreme leader’s killing rises to 25

Gilgit remains under curfew with army deployed as casualties rise to 13; authorities allow a four-hour daytime window for essential movement during Ramadan

90% of truck movement at Karachi port halted amid road closures
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90% of truck movement at Karachi port halted amid road closures

Global shipping lines have also adjusted operations due to growing security concerns in the region

Pakistan faces energy risk as Strait of Hormuz disruption threatens oil flows
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Pakistan faces energy risk as Strait of Hormuz disruption threatens oil flows

Analysts warn crude could hit $100-$150 as tanker delays and LNG risks raise import concerns

Trading resumes at PSX after record plunge led to temporary halt
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Trading resumes at PSX after record plunge led to temporary halt

The benchmark KSE-100 index had lost 15,071.01 points or 8.97% while the KSE-30 index had slid by more than 9% when trading was halted

Iran-US-Israel conflict: What it means for Pakistan
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Iran-US-Israel conflict: What it means for Pakistan

Kamran Khan says the crisis is a test of Pakistan’s security, economy, and diplomacy

Pakistan equities have largely priced in geopolitical risk, says brokerage
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Pakistan equities have largely priced in geopolitical risk, says brokerage

Compressed valuations and idle liquidity seen cushioning further downside