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ISLAMABAD : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stated that Pakistan stands wholeheartedly with Iran, urging that the matter should not be given a wrong color domestically, and emphasizing efforts to bring the parties back to the negotiating table. Speaking in the Senate, Ishaq Dar said Pakistan issued its first reaction to the situation on February 28. He added that news later emerged regarding the martyrdom of Ali Khamenei, after which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif released a statement expressing grief over the tragic development. He noted that when Iran was attacked in June, Pakistan had also attempted…

Casualties from US and Israeli airstrikes in Iran have surged sharply, with the death toll reaching 787, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. As bombardments continue in multiple cities, both Iranian authorities and US military officials have released conflicting accounts of the scale and targets of the attacks. The Iranian Red Crescent said the United States and Israel attacked 153 cities across the country. According to its figures, 504 locations were targeted in airstrikes, with a total of 1,039 attacks carried out so far. The humanitarian body confirmed that the number of people killed has now reached 787. It…

US Marines opened fire on demonstrators during the storming of the Karachi consulate over the weekend, two US officials said on Monday — a rare use ​of force at a diplomatic post that could sharply escalate tensions in the country ‌amid widespread protests over the killing of Iran’s leader. Ten people were killed on Sunday when protesters breached the compound’s outer wall after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes on Iran. Citing initial information, the ​two US officials said it was unclear whether rounds fired by Marines struck or ​killed anyone. They also did not know…

The United States has extended the closure of visa services at its embassies and consulates across Pakistan until Friday, March 6, citing the current security situation following nationwide protests. The suspension comes after demonstrations erupted in several cities over the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei during Israeli and American attacks in Iran. The US Embassy in Islamabad confirmed that all visa appointments have been canceled until March 6 due to security concerns. Visa services have also been suspended at US consulates in Lahore and Karachi. According to the embassy, all scheduled appointments stand canceled until further notice, with…

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has described Zionism as a “threat to humanity,” alleging that it has played a direct or indirect role in conflicts affecting the Islamic world since the establishment of Israel. In a strongly worded statement on X, Asif said Zionism would be seen as a driving force behind any large-scale conflict that breaks out in the Muslim world. He further claimed that major global powers were “hostages” to Zionist influence and alleged that the ideology has controlled the global economic system for over a century. The defence minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s position as a nuclear power and praised the country’s…

A day after one of the most dramatic crashes in its history, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a powerful rebound on Tuesday. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by over 3,000 points during intraday trading, signalling a return of buying momentum after Monday’s historic selloff. During trading, the KSE-100 Index gained 3,018 points, climbing to 154,991 points. Earlier in the session at 12:35pm, the benchmark index was hovering at 153,093.59, up by 1,120.60 points or 0.74%. The recovery marked a sharp turnaround from Monday’s panic-driven decline, when investor confidence had been severely shaken. Buying returns across key sectors Strong buying activity was…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission has departed Pakistan earlier than scheduled and arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, with remaining negotiations now shifting to a virtual format. The move comes amid regional security concerns, though officials insist the economic review process remains on track. According to sources, the IMF mission — which arrived in Pakistan on February 25 and was scheduled to stay until March 11 — cut its visit short due to the prevailing security situation. The delegation is now continuing talks from Istanbul, while Pakistani officials confirmed that all remaining sessions will proceed online. Finance Ministry officials have…

Tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border escalated again as Hezbollah declared that Israeli attacks “cannot continue without response.” The statement came as Israel issued urgent displacement orders for dozens of areas in southern Lebanon. In a message posted on Telegram, Hezbollah described its recent missile attacks on Israel as a “defensive act” and a “legitimate right.” The group accused Israel of carrying out 15 months of aggression against Lebanon in violation of a 2024 ceasefire agreement. “All political and diplomatic efforts have failed to curb this aggression or compel Israel to implement the ceasefire agreement and its requirements,” Hezbollah said. The…

Iran has urged global intervention after air strikes by the United States and Israel caused damage to hospitals, schools, and humanitarian facilities. Authorities warn that civilian infrastructure is increasingly at risk as missile and drone attacks continue across the country. Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the strikes “continue to indiscriminately strike residential areas, sparing neither hospitals, schools, Red Crescent facilities, nor cultural monuments.” Baghaei described the attacks as “heinous crimes of international concern,” warning that ignoring such actions threatens global shared values. Pir Hossein Kolivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, called on the…

The United States Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was targeted by drones early Tuesday, causing a minor fire at the diplomatic compound. While no casualties were reported, the attack comes amid heightened tensions following recent US-Israeli operations in the Gulf. According to the Saudi Defence Ministry, two drones struck the US Embassy in Riyadh, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the facility. Black smoke was seen rising over the city’s Diplomatic Quarter, home to several foreign missions. Three witnesses told Reuters that a loud blast was heard, followed by flames at the embassy, though officials confirmed…