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President Donald Trump told supporters in South Carolina that he considers the Strait of Hormuz 'an American territory,' escalating his rhetoric amid the ongoing war with Iran. Iranian officials dismissed the remarks as 'fanciful delusions' and reaffirmed Tehran's sovereignty over the strategic waterway.
Washington has announced an unprecedented push to isolate Iran's economy, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledging to sever every economic lifeline of the 'tyrannical regime.' Iran has vowed to shut down Gulf oil exports if the pressure continues, as diplomatic efforts and a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz deepen.
Five years after the Taliban's return to power, Germany has admitted over 37,000 Afghan nationals, but hundreds remain stranded, waiting for relocation. This article examines the gap between official promises and on-the-ground reality, including the new government's decision to end resettlement programs, the cash-for-return offer, and a recent court ruling.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements, though he did not name any nations. The remarks come as Washington prepares to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the 'toughest sanctions in history' against Iran.
President Trump asserts the US has 'total control' of the Strait of Hormuz, pledging to keep it, while Iran is described as 'shot' with 'no money.' Yet independent tracking data and official counts suggest traffic remains far below pre-war levels, and analysts dispute the administration's figures.
A UN Security Council report says Taliban support has contributed to deadlier TTP attacks in Pakistan, while the Taliban denies the claims and urges dialogue. The report also notes ISIL-K attacks declined in Afghanistan but increased in Pakistan. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid rejected the allegations and called for evidence-based dialogue.
The Pakistani government has adjusted fuel prices effective August 13, cutting petrol by Rs0.94 per litre and increasing high-speed diesel by Rs0.54 per litre. The move follows a series of daily revisions amid volatile international markets and ongoing US-Iran tensions.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains far below pre-war levels, with only a handful of vessels transiting daily, even as President Trump asserts the US has 'total control' over the waterway. Iran conditions any full reopening on the lifting of the blockade and sanctions, while diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain stalled amid conflicting claims about the strait's status.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defense agreement in Mecca, pledging collective deterrence against aggression. The pact, which some compare to NATO's Article 5, comes amid regional tensions and questions over US security commitments.
Pakistan's Foreign Office announced it will implement the Saudi-led multinational maritime defence coalition 'in full earnest', following the deaths of three Pakistani sailors in Houthi strikes on a Saudi cargo ship. The FO also highlighted Oman's lead in negotiations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz and Pakistan's focus on broader political settlement.
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar condemned the Houthi attack on a commercial vessel that killed three Pakistanis, and said Islamabad is in contact with Saudi and Yemen authorities. Six injured sailors have returned home, and two bodies have been repatriated.
Pakistan's government has announced a mixed fuel price adjustment, cutting petrol by Rs1.70 per litre while raising high-speed diesel by Rs1.39, effective August 12. The move comes amid fluctuating international oil prices and a shift to daily price reviews, which has drawn opposition from dealers.
President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) on General Syed Aamer Raza, the first Commander of Pakistan's National Strategic Command. The award ceremony took place at Aiwan-i-Sadr in Islamabad, attended by senior military and government officials.
Authorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir postponed elections in seven constituencies citing law-and-order concerns, after violent protests and accusations of rigging marred earlier rounds. The ruling PML-N has already secured 24 seats, while opposition parties allege fraud and PTI boycotts the polls.
As Imran Khan marks three years in jail, his party warns of nationwide protests if he is not allowed to meet colleagues this week. Police fired tear gas at supporters in Rawalpindi, while family and rights groups demand restoration of his constitutional rights.
The Islamabad High Court has ordered the federal government to explain the constitutional implications of keeping judicial appointments pending, while the government explores invoking Article 48(1) to bypass the delay. The ruling follows a petition challenging President Asif Ali Zardari's non-assent to JCP-recommended appointments.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca, including a collective-defense commitment. The deal has drawn attention for its potential regional implications, including remarks by Pakistan's defense minister calling for a united front against Israel.
Dawn reports that Pakistan's next automobile policy must reconcile competing demands from legacy assemblers, hybrid and EV manufacturers, and auto parts suppliers, while the government holds to a 500,000-vehicle annual production target that has never been met. The paper's analysis also argues that the industry's founding goals of saving foreign exchange and creating large-scale employment were flawed, and that localisation numbers overstate domestic value added.
Rukhsar Ahmed, a Pakistani MP and former state minister, has declined to say when he will return to the UK to face bail conditions linked to allegations of raping and trafficking underage girls in Manchester in the 1990s. He denies all allegations and says he will address them through legal forums.
Dawn's coverage of Pakistan's debate over creating new provinces highlights two perspectives: one arguing the move could address regional identity concerns, another contending it actually exposes the tensions between democratic and non-democratic forces over resources as defined by the 18th Amendment.