Overnight strikes target headquarters of Afghan Taliban 313 Corps, along with associated infrastructure and ammunition depot
"People don't want to take exposure over the weekend," says analyst
Awais Leghari says if LNG cargoes stopped for several months, country might see one to two hours of load-shedding
Explosion in Bettani tribal subdivision leaves several officers dead; security tightened in area
Islamabad pledges continued cooperation with Riyadh for peace and stability across Middle East
Ships carrying 100m to 120m litres of oil; FO requested to contact Tehran over two vessels stranded in Persian Gulf
Brent crude rises above $100 per barrel, set for about 9% weekly jump
Bangladesh lead three-match series 1-0 after emphatic victory in first encounter
United States must close all its bases in region, says Mojtaba Khamenei
Russia's UN envoy accuses US and its allies of whipping up "hysteria surrounding supposed plans"