Tag: #pakistan

Vance and Iran’s Parliament Speaker Meet in Islamabad to Try to Extend U.S.–Iran Truce

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Iran’s parliament speaker met in Islamabad for Pakistan‑mediated talks to try to turn a two‑week truce into a broader ceasefire.

#iran, #pakistan, #unitedstates, #ceasefire, #oil

Pakistan Braces for Double-Digit Inflation After Gulf Conflict Sends Oil Prices Surging

A record fuel-price hike tied to Middle East turmoil threatens to end Pakistan’s low-inflation streak, squeezing households and testing IMF-backed reforms.

#pakistan, #inflation, #oilprices, #imf, #middleeast

Tehran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire Plan, Pushing Five Demands as Hormuz Closure Roils Oil Markets

A 15-point U.S. ceasefire offer carried via Pakistan is met with Iran’s five demands, including sovereignty over Hormuz, keeping a gulf war—and energy shock—alive.

#iran, #straitofhormuz, #ceasefire, #oilprices, #pakistan

Pakistan Central Bank Halts Rate Cuts as Middle East War Sends Oil Prices Surging

Pakistan’s central bank held its key rate at 10.5% as a Middle East conflict disrupts shipping and lifts oil prices, reviving inflation fears.

#pakistan, #interestrates, #inflation, #oilprices, #imf

At Least 10 Killed as Protest at U.S. Consulate in Karachi Turns Deadly After Khamenei’s Death

Clashes outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi left at least 10 dead and more than 60 wounded, highlighting rising sectarian tension after Khamenei’s killing.

#pakistan, #karachi, #iran, #usconsulate, #protests