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In a dramatic escalation, Iran’s negotiating team has officially decided to suspend all message exchanges with the United States through mediators. Iranian sources say the decision will remain in effect until there is an immediate cessation of what Tehran describes as the Israeli military’s ongoing operations in Gaza and Lebanon. Reports indicate that Iran and allied resistance groups have now resolved to pursue a more aggressive military and economic strategy. This plan reportedly includes: ✅ Complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. ✅…

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Karachi: S&P Global have expanded their three-year, $10 million StepForward initiative aimed at preparing young people with the skills required to thrive in an AI-driven workforce. Launched in December 2025, the initiative supports organizations delivering innovative workforce readiness and AI education programs worldwide. Through global and regional collaborations, alongside skills-based volunteering by S&P Global employees, the program seeks to empower youth with future-ready capabilities. Mujeeb Zahur said that Urdu AI will play a key role in providing accessible AI literacy training through mobile-friendly courses and workshops in Urdu. The initiative…

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The Strait of Hormuz is a major concern right now. The US is planning to attempt freeing trapped ships, with 400 vessels stuck, and any intervention might lead to a strong reaction from Iran. This could escalate tensions and impact global oil prices, which are already high at $125 per barrel due to the blockade. The strait is a critical chokepoint, handling around 20 million barrels of oil daily, about 20% of global consumption. If it remains closed, prices could surge further, affecting economies worldwide, especially those reliant on Gulf…

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ISLAMABAD: The European Investment Bank (EIB) has expressed interest in investing in Pakistan’s multibillion-dollar Reko Diq Project, potentially in exchange for access to critical mineral supplies, as officials seek to attract foreign investment into the strategic mining sector. Speaking at the EU-Pakistan Business Forum, Dr. Nawaz Ahmed Virk, Director General of Minerals at the Ministry of Energy, dismissed claims that Pakistan holds $6 trillion worth of mineral reserves, calling the figure “highly exaggerated” and not based on comprehensive exploration. However, he emphasized that the country still possesses significant untapped mineral…

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