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The United States and Iran have exchanged multiple rounds of strikes this week, with Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed and attacking commercial vessels. Oil prices spiked and markets plunged as shipping disruptions intensified, with the US insisting the waterway remains open.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is set to visit Washington to meet President Donald Trump, with oil and gas agreements expected to be signed as part of a push for economic cooperation. The visit also addresses Iraq's efforts to balance ties with Iran and the US, amid military escalation and oil revenue losses.
Pakistan has called on all sides in the US-Iran conflict to exercise restraint, following the collapse of a ceasefire and renewed attacks. Both Al Jazeera and Dawn report Pakistan's diplomatic efforts, including a call with Iran's foreign minister, amid fresh strikes.
Jamaat-i-Islami has established a 'grand' Kashmir peace jirga to facilitate dialogue between the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government and the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee, urging negotiations to prevent further unrest.
Fresh US military strikes on Iran prompted Tehran to announce the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and to attack targets in several Gulf states. The escalation follows Iran's strike on a container ship, and regional governments report interceptions and damage. US Central Command maintains that commercial traffic continues to flow through the strait.
A lawsuit filed by the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund and Public Citizen Litigation Group alleges the Trump administration violated US law by providing Iran with confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers, including pro-democracy protesters, religious minorities, and LGBTQ individuals. The plaintiffs say the data could lead to persecution, torture, or death upon deportation, while ICE has denied the allegations. The suit also details a March 2025 meeting and ongoing information exchanges between US and Iranian officials.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for de-escalation and restraint as tensions between the US and Iran continue to rise, with fresh strikes exchanged. Dar engaged with Iranian and Saudi counterparts, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the Islamabad MoU, signed in June 2026.
The federal government has ruled out any wheat shortage in the country, reporting that output is expected to be 1.36 million metric tonnes higher than last year. Separately, the Economic Coordination Committee approved the allocation of 175,000 tonnes of fresh indigenous wheat to the Pakistan Army and amended the definition of forced labour in line with ILO conventions.
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan will convene on July 20 to select three judges for the Islamabad High Court, a process that has drawn intense lobbying from the capital's legal fraternity and comes as the opposition alliance plans a nationwide protest. The IHC administration has forwarded three names, while bar councils have pushed for additional candidates.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps closed the Strait of Hormuz after striking a vessel on an unapproved route, prompting new US military strikes. A Cyprus-flagged container ship was damaged, a crew member is missing, and tensions escalate as the US demands Iran publicly halt attacks on shipping.
According to CBS News, no US negotiators attended consultations on Iran in Oman on July 11, with the US engaging remotely with Omani and Qatari counterparts. The talks follow renewed US airstrikes on Iran and Iranian strikes on US bases, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
PVARA Chairman Bilal bin Saqib met with Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani for a 'constructive discussion' on the Shariah status of digital assets, following a fatwa that deemed cryptocurrency purchases impermissible. Saqib is pushing for a category-by-category assessment, distinguishing speculative tokens from asset-backed digital instruments.
Pakistan's ongoing counter-terrorism operations in Balochistan have killed at least 88 terrorists since July 5, according to government and security sources. The operations, including Operation Shaban and Operation Al-Azm, follow a series of attacks on police and civilians, with families of slain policemen staging protests.
Pakistan observes World Population Day with renewed government commitments to curb its 2.55 per cent annual population growth rate. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the formation of a high-level National Population Council and targets halving the growth rate by 2035, while analysts urge a shift towards expanding people's choices.
Pakistan and the United States concluded two days of trade negotiations in Washington with officials on both sides reporting significant progress toward a reciprocal trade agreement, addressing tariff concerns and broader economic cooperation.
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday, saying 1,000 missiles are locked and loaded, after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing. The threat follows Israeli warnings of an Iranian assassination plot and comes amid ongoing US airstrikes and Iranian retaliatory fire across West Asia.
A Senate committee unanimously approved a bill granting blue passports to dependent children under 28 of former parliamentarians, aligning them with retired Grade-22 officers. The move drew sharp criticism from politicians, journalists, and experts on social media, while the state minister denied supporting the bill. The committee also addressed other issues, including a cigarette theft scandal and a forced marriage case.
The US is demanding that Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and commit to halting attacks on commercial vessels, amid ongoing talks and a fragile ceasefire. Reports indicate Tehran privately acknowledged the shootings were a mistake, blaming a rogue group, while Iran's foreign minister discussed safe passage mechanisms with Oman.
US President Donald Trump said Washington agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but stressed the ceasefire is over. The announcement follows an exchange of strikes this week and comes as Qatari mediators visit Tehran. Iranian state media denied any request for talks was made.
US President Donald Trump says Iran has asked to continue negotiations but the June ceasefire is 'over', as both sides trade attacks over the Strait of Hormuz. A Qatari delegation visits Tehran to de-escalate, while oil prices remain volatile.