South Asia

20 articles from this region

South AsiaDawn·3h ago

PM Shehbaz to visit Iran, Turkiye as part of mediation efforts to end Middle East war: sources

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  • •Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Iran and Turkiye from July 3 to 6 as part of Pakistan's mediation efforts.
  • •US military conducted strikes on multiple targets in Iran on early Sunday in response to an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •Iran launched strikes against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait following the US strikes on Iranian targets.
South AsiaDawn·15h ago

Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, US official says

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  • •Iran and the United States agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf according to a US official statement on Sunday.
  • •Iran and the US committed to renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •Pakistan brokered an agreement to end the conflict between Iran and the United States.
  • •The conflict has killed thousands of people and disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •Days of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and the US pressured an interim peace deal.
South AsiaDawn·18h ago

US weighs shifting Gulf bases after strikes

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  • •The United States is considering relocating military assets in the Middle East westward, potentially to Israel, following Iranian strikes.
  • •The Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain is among the most affected US military sites, according to the Wall Street Journal.
  • •Estimated damage across 11 US military installations totals $5 billion from Iranian missile and drone strikes.
  • •Iranian missile and drone strikes have exposed vulnerabilities in forward-deployed US bases across the Gulf region.
South AsiaDawn·23h ago

Security forces kill 29 terrorists in ground ops, air strikes along Pak-Afghan border: info minister

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  • •Pakistan's security forces conducted ground operations along the Pakistan-Afghan border targeting terrorist hideouts.
  • •Information Minister Attaullah Tarar reported 29 terrorists killed in operations against Jamaatul Ahrar and Fitna al Khawarij.
  • •Pakistan's military executed calibrated air strikes in the border region following ground operations.
  • •Fitna al Khawarij is the state designation for members of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
  • •The operations were described by Pakistan's information minister as well-planned and intelligence-based.
South AsiaDawn·1d ago

Interior ministry issues directive to arrest Afghan nationals without valid visas from July 10

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  • •Pakistan's Ministry of Interior issued a directive on Sunday to arrest Afghan nationals without valid visas effective July 10, 2026.
  • •The directive applies to all Afghan nationals found residing in Pakistan without valid visa documentation from the specified date.
  • •Pakistan's Ministry of Interior addressed chief secretaries of all provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Islamabad's chief commissioner with the directive.
  • •The arrest directive implements decisions from a review meeting on Pakistan's Illegal Foreigners' Repatriation Plan.
  • •The notification requires immediate enforcement of visa compliance measures against Afghan nationals across Pakistan's administrative divisions.
South AsiaDawn·1d ago

Iran's supreme leader says legal cases must be pursued against US, Israel over 'child killings, war crimes'

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  • •Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called for legal cases against the US and Israel over alleged child killings and war crimes.
  • •Khamenei made these remarks in a message on the death anniversary of Ayatollah Mohammad Beheshti and other political figures killed in a 1981 bomb blast.
  • •Khamenei had not appeared publicly since being named supreme leader on March 8, prior to sharing this message on his official X account.
South AsiaDawn·1d ago

After tit-for-tat strikes by US and Iran, Araghchi says any challenge to Hormuz routes will 'increase tensions'

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  • •Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that challenging Strait of Hormuz routes will increase Middle East tensions.
  • •US military conducted strikes on multiple Iranian targets early Sunday in response to an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •US and Iran exchanged attacks and accusations of violating a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East region.
  • •An attack occurred on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the US military response.
  • •Iran and US had agreed on Strait of Hormuz routes that Araghchi warned should not be bypassed.
South AsiaDawn·1d ago

Karachi Port Trust sets cargo handling record in 138-year history: maritime minister

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  • •Karachi Port Trust achieved highest annual cargo handling volume in its 138-year history according to Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry.
  • •Pakistani ports emerged as safe trading hub in recent months due to Strait of Hormuz closure amid US-Iran conflict.
  • •Global shipping lines diverted vessels to Pakistan triggering unprecedented surge in transhipment activity at Karachi ports.
South AsiaDawn·2d ago

US and Iran trade strikes putting fresh strain on Mideast ceasefire

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  • •The United States conducted military strikes against Iranian missile storage, drone storage, and coastal radar positions.
  • •The US military characterized Iranian actions against a cargo ship as violating a fragile Middle East ceasefire.
  • •US Central Command described the Iranian attack on commercial shipping as unwarranted aggression that clearly violated the ceasefire.
  • •Washington accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, prompting the American military response.
  • •Diplomats are struggling to contain the Middle East war amid US-Iran military escalation.
South AsiaDawn·3d ago

Another group of Iranian sailors from vessel seized by US arrives in Pakistan

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  • •Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced 22 Iranian crew members from seized tanker M/T Davina arrived in Pakistan on Friday.
  • •United States seized M/T Davina during overnight interdiction by American forces in April 13 naval blockade operation.
  • •US imposed naval blockade targeting oil tankers and vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports during US-Iran war on April 13.
  • •Pakistani government received Iranian sailors from US-seized vessel, indicating regional involvement in US-Iran maritime tensions.
  • •M/T Davina crew interdiction occurred as part of broader US naval enforcement against Iranian port traffic.
South AsiaDawn·3d ago

Tehran rejects US-GCC statement citing 'Iran threats' as 'interventionist, provocative'

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  • •Iran's foreign ministry condemned a joint US-GCC statement issued after Thursday's ministerial meeting in Bahrain.
  • •Iran characterized the US-GCC statement as 'interventionist, irresponsible and provocative' in an official response Friday.
  • •Iran warned against continued hostile and interventionist behavior by the US in the region.
  • •The GCC-US joint communique was issued following a ministerial meeting held in Bahrain on Thursday.
  • •The US secretary of state participated in the GCC ministerial meeting that prompted Iran's rejection.
South AsiaDawn·3d ago

Iranian oil option returns for Pakistan

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  • •Pakistan may resume Iranian crude oil imports following temporary US sanctions easing on Tehran.
  • •Pakistani refineries possess technical capability to process Iranian crude oil.
  • •High furnace oil yield from Iranian crude processing presents a commercial challenge for Pakistan.
  • •Absence of significant domestic demand for furnace oil limits Pakistani refinery viability in Iranian crude processing.
  • •Pakistan could refine Iranian crude into higher-value petroleum products for commercial purposes.
South AsiaThe Print - Diplomacy·4d ago

Israel envoy Azar hits out at Justice Muralidhar over UNHRC report that said IDF targeted Palestinian kids

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  • •Israel's envoy Azar criticized Justice Muralidhar over a UNHRC report alleging IDF targeted Palestinian children.
  • •Azar accused Muralidhar of ignoring Hamas tactics in the report's findings.
  • •Azar claimed the report based findings on terrorists disguised as medical staff and press members.
  • •Justice Muralidhar, identified as former Chief Justice, was the subject of Azar's criticism regarding the UNHRC report.
South AsiaDawn·4d ago

Dar says world now recognises Pakistan as a 'peacemaker' for role in US-Iran mediation

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  • •Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar claimed Pakistan is recognized globally as a 'peacemaker' for US-Iran mediation role.
  • •Dar stated Pakistan mediated negotiations between the United States and Iran.
  • •Dar spoke to media in Lahore on Thursday regarding Pakistan's diplomatic recognition shift.
  • •Dar contrasted Pakistan's current status against prior characterization of diplomatic isolation.
  • •Dar asserted Pakistan is now discussed across global platforms following mediation efforts.
South AsiaDawn·4d ago

Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war

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  • •President Donald Trump engaged in a shouting match with Senator Bill Cassidy during a closed-door Republican meeting on Wednesday.
  • •Trump's administration requested tens of billions of dollars from Congress to fund the Iran war.
  • •Senator Bill Cassidy criticized Trump for lacking explanation of a framework deal signed with Iran.
  • •The framework deal gives Iran financial incentives according to Senator Cassidy's assessment.
  • •Multiple Republican attendees witnessed the confrontation between Trump and Cassidy over Iran policy.
South AsiaDawn·4d ago

Pakistan links Iran trade prospects to sanctions relief

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  • •Pakistan links potential trade and economic cooperation with Iran to easing of international sanctions on Tehran.
  • •Pakistan's Foreign Office expects technical talks between Iran and United States to resume on Tuesday.
  • •Pakistan urges Afghanistan to prevent terrorism emanating from its soil.
  • •Pakistan government is pursuing release of crew members from a hijacked tanker.
  • •Pakistan hopes Hormuz tensions will ease with diplomatic progress between Iran and United States.
South AsiaDawn·5d ago

PM Shehbaz, Qatari emir express satisfaction at 'positive progress' of US-Iran talks, agree to sustain momentum

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  • •PM Shehbaz Sharif held a phone call with Qatari emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday.
  • •PM Shehbaz and Qatari emir expressed satisfaction at positive progress in first round US-Iran technical talks in Switzerland.
  • •PM Shehbaz and Qatari emir agreed to sustain momentum in US-Iran negotiations.
South AsiaDawn·5d ago

Rubio commits to UAE security, discusses Iran-US deal with Emirati leader

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  • •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the US-Iran deal with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed on Wednesday.
  • •Rubio renewed Washington's commitment to UAE security during his Gulf region tour.
  • •UAE and other Gulf allies were hit by Iranian missiles during the Middle East war.
  • •The US-Iran memorandum of understanding fails to address Gulf concerns about Iran's missile programme.
  • •Rubio is seeking to reassure close US allies regarding the Iran deal.
South AsiaThe Print - Diplomacy·5d ago

Iran invites PM Modi to attend funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei next month

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  • •Iran invited Prime Minister Modi to attend Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral, with invitation delivered to India's MEA on Tuesday.
  • •Khamenei's funeral procession runs from 4 July through 9 July, traveling from Tehran to Qom, Najaf, and Karbala before burial in Mashhad.
  • •The funeral route includes stops in Iraq, indicating cross-border religious and ceremonial significance for Shia Islamic leadership.
  • •India's Ministry of External Affairs received the formal invitation, establishing official diplomatic notification of the event.
South AsiaDawn·5d ago

Khawaja Asif comes under fire in NA for 'sweeping statement' regarding Kashmiris

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  • •Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated Rawalakot is 'not Kashmir' and its residents are not Kashmiris during a TV interview.
  • •The PPP criticized Khawaja Asif's statement regarding Azad Jammu and Kashmir residents as a 'sweeping statement' on Wednesday.
  • •Joint Awami Action Committee protests have gripped Rawalakot in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
  • •Khawaja Asif clarified his remarks on X, defining Kashmiriat through sacrifices and struggles over decades.

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