Israel Iran Conflict

Quest for an off-ramp

Quest for an off-ramp

The diplomatic window remains open even as both sides seem to harden their positions.
Updated 27 Apr, 2026 09:17am
Six killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Six killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon

“Two Israeli enemy strikes, on a truck and a motorbike, in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqeef in the Nabatieh district killed four people,” a ministry statement said.
Updated 26 Apr, 2026 09:40am
Who pays and how?

Who pays and how?

Timely claims can boost a state’s chances of compensation for war-related damage.
Updated 25 Apr, 2026 09:26am
Pakistan secures 3 bids for spot LNG cargoes

Pakistan secures 3 bids for spot LNG cargoes

State-run Pakistan LNG Limited secures three bids at $17.997 to $18.88 per million British thermal units for delivery between April 27 and May 8.
Published 24 Apr, 2026 07:52pm
Iran's economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade

Iran's economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade

A US naval blockade of Iranian ports is likely to squeeze Iran's oil output in the coming weeks but claims it will throw the Islamic republic into economic free fall remain premature, analysts say.
Updated 23 Apr, 2026 07:19pm
Trumped again?

Trumped again?

The US-Israeli folly will weigh heavily on the region.
Updated 22 Apr, 2026 09:23am

Moment of truth

ISLAMABAD is all set to host the second round of US-Iran talks. But the million-dollar question is: will they go...
Updated 22 Apr, 2026 12:31pm
Suppose Iran didn’t exist

Suppose Iran didn’t exist

The Iran war brings a totally new set of assumptions on board for any Perry Mason to grapple with.
Updated 21 Apr, 2026 09:39am

Delicate moment

Amongst the biggest obstacles to peace is the mixed messaging from the White House.
Updated 21 Apr, 2026 09:17am

Round two?

WITH the prime minister having concluded a three-nation tour to marshal support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts...
Updated 20 Apr, 2026 08:51am
The fallout

The fallout

The security, economic and diplomatic consequences of the Iran war will be felt for a long time to come.
Updated 20 Apr, 2026 09:19am