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‘Limited options’ for Pakistan to circumvent US punitive tariff on Iran

According to the writer, what distinguishes this move from previous sanctions regimes is its breadth.

  • Published: January 15, 202610:22 am
  • Author Baqir Sajjad Syed
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Iran reopens airspace after temporary closure forced flights to reroute

Iran closed its airspace to all flights except international ones to and from Iran with official permission at 5.15pm ET on Jan 14 (6.15am on Jan 15 Singapore time), according to…

  • Published: January 15, 20269:10 am
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Will India also pay the price for US President Trump’s Iran-related tariff?

Trade observers in New Delhi said President Trump’s move is likely to have a cascading impact on India’s trade with Iran since India is a major exporter to the Islamic nation.

  • Published: January 14, 20268:24 am
  • Author Ashok Tuteja
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Could US President Trump pull a Venezuela on Iran?

As inflation soars and the rial crumbles, Iran’s streets erupt in protest, while the world waits to see who will step in, or stir the fire.

  • Published: January 13, 202610:23 am
  • Author Sidrah Roghay
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Pakistan, Iran look to align on major fronts

Ali Ardeshir Lari­jani, the top Iranian security official, discussed ways to deepen economic cooperation, besides coordinating positions on regional and international…

  • Published: November 27, 202512:18 pm
  • Author Baqir Sajjad Syed
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Iran vows to rebuild nuclear sites ‘stronger than before’

US President Donald Trump has said the strikes obliterated Iran’s nuclear programme, but the full extent of the actual damage remains unknown.

  • Published: November 3, 20258:36 am
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Pakistan, Iran border in Mashkel reopens after four years

The prolonged closure had severely impacted the lives and livelihoods of residents on both sides of the border, particularly those living in the remote areas of Mashkel.

  • Published: October 10, 20252:11 pm
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Taliban government welcomes Russia, China, Iran, and Pakistan’s stance against foreign military bases in Afghanistan

They emphasised respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and said re-establishment of foreign military bases is “not conducive to regional…

  • Published: September 29, 20258:20 am
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Iran welcomes Pakistan-Saudi defence deal as start of ‘comprehensive regional security system’

Pakis­tan and Saudi Arabia entered into a landmark mutual defence agreement, under which any aggression against one state will be considered an attack on both.

  • Published: September 25, 20258:20 am
  • Author Dawn
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Pakistan, Iran army chiefs affirm readiness to eradicating terrorism for secure borders

Persistent issues, including terrorism, smuggling, and mutual accusations of harbouring militants, have periodically strained ties.

  • Published: August 27, 20258:20 am
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