Monday, May 11th, 2026
Trump says US-Iran ceasefire on ‘life support’ after rejecting Tehran’s ‘stupid’ response
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Monday that the ceasefire with Iran was “on life support,” after dismissing Tehran’s response to a US peace proposal as “stupid.” Trump’s swift rejection of Iran’s response on Sunday has fueled concerns that the 10-week-old conflict will drag on and continue to paralyze shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. “I would call it the weakest right now, after reading that piece of garbage they sent us, I didn’t evenRead More
Shining Military & Diplomatic Skies, Clouded Economic Horizons
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal As the moon rises in the velvet expanse of the night, its silver light touches every shore and every mountain, reminding us of a universal harmony visible to all. In the same manner, Pakistan’s military and diplomatic moon has ascended with full brilliance, casting a glow of respect and strength far beyond our borders. Our armed forces stand as a bulwark of honour, while our diplomatic sagacity have navigated complex global currents with wisdom and resolve. Yet, in this journey of lights, our economic moon lingersRead More
Indonesian Envoy calls on Pakistan Navy Chief
ISLAMABAD, 11 MAY (DNA) — Lt Gen (R) Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo, Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Pakistan Navy, at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. The meeting highlighted the strong and growing bilateral relations between Indonesia and Pakistan, particularly in the defence and maritime domains. Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including naval cooperation, maritime security, and opportunities to further strengthen defence ties between the two Muslim-majority nations. This high-level engagement underscores Pakistan’s continued focusRead More
Lebanon asks US to pressure Israel to halt attacks and operations
BEIRUT, MAY 11: Lebanon’s president has urged the United States to put pressure on Israel to cease fire and stop home demolitions in south Lebanon, the presidency said on Monday, as the death toll from Israeli attacks rose. Lebanon’s health ministry said 74 people had been killed by Israeli strikes in the last three days despite a truce announced last month in fighting between Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah and the Israeli military, a spokesperson said. Tehran said it had demanded security for Lebanon as part of a proposal for endingRead More
Pakistan extends austerity measures till June 13 amid US-Iran deadlock
ISLAMABAD, MAY 11: The federal government on Monday extended its austerity drive and fuel conservation measures until June 13 amid uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, as diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran remain deadlocked. The Cabinet Division issued a formal notification after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the extension on the recommendations of the implementation committee. According to the notification, a 50% reduction in fuel supply for official vehicles will remain in place during the extended period. The government has also decided to keep 60% of officialRead More
Oil market to lose around 100 mln barrels each week, if Hormuz remains closed,: Aramco
RIYADH, MAY 11: The oil market will lose around 100 million barrels every week, if the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue at the current rate and it remains closed, the CEO of Saudi oil giant Aramco, Amin Nasser, said on Monday. “We expect demand rationing to continue as long as supply remains disrupted through the Strait of Hormuz. If normal trade and shipping resume, we anticipate a very robust return to demand growth,” he added.