How will Pakistan deal with the fallout from Iran war?
War in the Middle East is worsening economic crisis in Pakistan.

War in the Middle East is worsening economic crisis in Pakistan.

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Shafi’s 2018 sexual harassment allegations against Zafar are widely seen as Pakistan’s highest‑profile #MeToo case.

Pakistan has emerged as a global crisis mediator amid the US war on Iran.

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says Qatar is “ready to help” with US-Iran negotiations.
Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar visits China after Islamabad talks to broker negotiations between the US and Iran.
Lahore Qalandars batter was found guilty of changing the condition of the ball in the match against Karachi Kings.
Shah fined $71,000 for questioning Punjab chief minister’s presence at opening PSL match, where fans were not allowed.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says US conditions for a ceasefire are ‘excessive, unrealistic and unreasonable’.
At least 28 people are killed in Afghanistan and 17 in Pakistan after heavy rainfall causes severe flooding.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt set up a team for backchannel talks with the US and Iran.
While Trump has talked about diplomacy, fears of a ground invasion in Iran loom as US troops arrive in the region.