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Council on Foreign Relations کے مطابق U.S.- کی قیادت میں مشرق وسطیٰ کا نظام ختم ہو چکا ہے اور مکہ معاہدے نے اس حقیقت کو ثابت کر دیا ہے۔

Council on Foreign Relations کا دعویٰ ہے کہ مکہ معاہدے کے بعد مشرق وسطیٰ میں U.S.- کی قیادت کا دور ختم ہو گیا ہے، جبکہ ترکیہ، پاکستان اور سعودی عرب دفاعی معاہدے کی منصوبہ بندی کر رہے ہیں۔

Aug 14, 2026, 8:16 AM

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Trump hardens stance on Iran, clouding hopes for Hormuz deal amid mounting shipping tensions.

Aug 11, 2026

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Four killed in Red Sea ship attack by Houthis, first deadly incident since start of Iran war.

Aug 11, 2026

WorldAug 11, 2026

Trump secretly shuttled between aircraft on a catering truck in Turkey amid credible Iran assassination threat.

During a NATO summit in Ankara, former U.S. President Donald Trump was moved from the older Air Force One into a smaller C‑32A aircraft by an airport catering truck. The covert swap was carried out after a credible Iranian assassination threat, according to the Washington Post and corroborating reports. The new Qatari‑donated jet remained on the tarmac for media inspection.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 11, 2026

Iranian foreign minister blames U.S. and Israel for Strait of Hormuz insecurity, says talks with Oman to open safe maritime route.

Iran’s foreign minister said U.S. and Israeli military actions alone created security problems in the Strait of Hormuz and that Iran is negotiating with Oman for a new safe shipping lane.

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WorldAug 10, 2026

Pakistan Finance Minister notes considerable progress in US trade framework talks, aiming for mutually beneficial agreements.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker to discuss Pakistan‑U.S. trade and investment opportunities. The meeting highlighted gains on a reciprocal trade framework and cooperation with U.S. institutions.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 10, 2026

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan form defence pact similar to NATO’s Article 5, signalling Gulf shift beyond U.S. umbrella.

A new defence alliance between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, akin to NATO’s Article 5, marks a significant move away from U.S. dominance in Gulf security.

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WorldAug 10, 2026

Iran links reopening of Strait of Hormuz to U.S. concessions on compensation, sanctions, and naval blockade.

Iran says a new deal with Oman will only set new shipping lanes if Washington meets several demands. The U.S. announces it will lift a Gulf blockade once Iran fulfils its conditions, but direct talks remain off‑limits pending a June interim deal.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 9, 2026

U.S. Treasury intervenes in yen, while UAE requests dollar swap line amid selective currency support.

The U.S. Treasury bought yen to support Japan’s currency and has yet to answer a standing swap line request from the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the selective nature of dollar liquidity access.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 9, 2026

Saudi‑Pakistan‑Turkiye defence pact expands, Iran views it as part of a post‑American security order.

A trilateral defence agreement signed in Mecca adds Turkey to existing Saudi‑Pakistan ties. Tehran says the pact signals a shift away from U.S. influence but does not presently threaten Iran.

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WorldAug 9, 2026

Pakistan information ministry rejects Afghan Taliban claim that weapons are being smuggled from Pakistan to Afghanistan, calls allegation baseless.

Pakistan’s Information Ministry denied that weapons were being smuggled from Pakistan into Afghanistan, labeling the allegation frivolous and baseless. The ministry said Afghanistan is already filled with sophisticated weaponry left by the U.S. withdrawal and warned that terrorist groups continue to operate from Afghan soil.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 9, 2026

Trump’s Iran conflict fuels U.S. fuel price rise and shelves criticism of his war stance.

The war in Iran, promoted by the Trump administration as a necessary security measure, has pushed U.S. fuel prices higher, sparking a debate over the war’s domestic impact and congressional authority to authorize it.

Express Tribune

WorldAug 8, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mecca Defence Pact, Raising Questions About U.S. Role in Middle East.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to a new trilateral defence agreement, called the Mecca pact, amid growing tensions with Iran. The deal, described as NATO‑style, could alter regional security dynamics and prompt concerns over the United States' influence in the region.

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WorldAug 7, 2026

Gold Extends Rally, Adds Another Rs5,100 to Tola Price in Pakistan Market as International Markets Rise.

Gold prices in Pakistan climbed another Rs5,100 per tola, pushing the day’s closing rate to Rs454,336. The gain matches a global surge that saw spot gold hit a seven‑week high, driven by U.S. payroll surprises and Middle East tensions.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 7, 2026

Pakistani Boxer Mohammad Waseem Weighs Overseas Training for 2026 Title Defence or U.S. Showdown with Jesse Rodriguez.

Mohammad Waseem is evaluating overseas training camps in Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States for his next fight in December. He plans to defend his WBA Gold bantamweight title, but a possible unification bout with U.S. champion Jesse Rodriguez remains on the table.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 7, 2026

U.S. State Department to Expand Social Media Vetting of Foreign Journalists Applying for Visas, Report Says.

The United States State Department will evaluate foreign journalists’ online presence when they apply for visas, expanding a Trump‑era initiative to include other visa categories, officials say.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 7, 2026

Trump Faces Stranding Choices as Iran‑Oman Strait Agreement Negotiated Amid War’s Sixth Month, Dilemma Deepens.

In the sixth month of the U.S.‑Iran war, President Donald Trump contends with an emerging Iran‑Oman agreement that could hand control of the Strait of Hormuz to Tehran. With limited alternatives, the administration’s next moves could solidify a military stalemate or force a diplomatic concession ahead of the November midterms.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 7, 2026

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey Sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to Supplement U.S. Security in Gulf.

Three Gulf‑region powers have agreed to a new defensive pact that adds to rather than replaces the United States’ security role in the area.

Dawn

WorldAug 7, 2026

U.S. Investment in Pakistan’s Critical Minerals Spurs $500m Agreement and $1.3bn Financing for Reko Diq, Highlights Need for Transparent Governance.

American firms are exploring Pakistan’s critical minerals, resulting in a $500m agreement and approval of $1.3bn U.S. financing for Reko Diq.

Dawn

WorldAug 7, 2026

Pakistan and the U.S. Convene Fourth Round of Counterterrorism Dialogue in Washington D.C. to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation.

Pakistani and U.S. officials met in Washington D.C. on Aug 7, 2026, for the Fourth Round of Counterterrorism Dialogue, pledging to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

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