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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Pakistan. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Islamabad
Head of State
President Asif Ali Zardari
Head of Government
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Sylvie Yasmina thanks officers for rescuing her, in a video recorded by police and shared with the media. Photo: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police
Women and gender

French woman freed in Pakistan after years of alleged captivity by husband

Sylvie Yasmina was rescued after one of her five children managed to leave the house and get to a nearby police station.

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India

‘Donald Trump Avenue’: Indian tech hub renames road

United States

Iran agrees to invite IAEA inspectors back, says US

Science

In China, some researchers are attending academic conferences that do not exist

Complaints growing about a ‘grey industry’ catering to the need for published papers and attendance at specialist events.

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Increasing numbers of universities and researchers are complaining about bogus conferences that are catching out the unwary in China’s academic circles. Photo: Shutterstock
US, Israel war on Iran

A crisis ‘defused’ as blockade lifted, assets to be returned to Iran after Swiss talks

Iranian foreign minister says real test is ending conflict in Lebanon, while US vice-president says assets must be spent on American goods.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Iran-US talks continue as Trump threat, Lebanon and Hormuz strain Swiss summit

Tehran’s delegation remains engaged in Switzerland despite initial walkout over white-hot social media warnings from Washington.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | China’s Iran strategy an exercise in power without projection

The Iran war may be remembered not just for who won or lost, but for how Beijing quietly altered the terms of great-power conduct.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
US, Israel war on Iran

US and Iran embark on ‘historic’ nuclear peace talks at Swiss resort

With help from Pakistani and Qatari mediators, teams from Washington and Tehran try to shore up a ceasefire.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Vance in Switzerland for US-Iran talks as Hormuz closed again

Making ‘progress’ on Tehran’s nuclear programme and Lebanon ceasefire are expected to top the agenda.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump threatens US tolls on Hormuz after Iran says strait is closed

Peace talks in Switzerland could be off to a rough start, with Tehran warning that Israel’s attacks in Lebanon must stop.

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The Strait of Hormuz near Khasab, a small town in northern Oman. Photo: Xinhua
Extreme weather

Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives

Every few years, the Pacific runs a fever. This year, it could be worse than anything seen for decades, scientists warn.

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Illustration: Huy Truong
SCMP Highlights

US, Iran sign peace deal; China’s C919 jets face safety checks: 7 highlights

From Malaysian tourists calling Chinese ‘smelly’ to Shein’s Paris store set to close soon, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

US-Iran tensions

US-Iran talks in Switzerland delayed, White House says Vance still ready to go

Announcement follows reports Tehran has suspended its delegation’s departure because of attacks on southern Lebanon.

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War and conflict

Editorial | US and Iran have reasons to stay the course for peace

The agenda confronting negotiators over the next 60 days is challenging, and hardliners are critical, but the dawn of peace seems to be emerging.

A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 15. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Can the US-Iran deal survive a defiant Israel and Hormuz uncertainties?

Analysts say Washington appears to be making more concessions, but the shaky agreement is unlikely to guarantee lasting peace.

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US President Donald Trump (centre) signs a memorandum of understanding with Iran in Versailles, France on June 17 as French President Emmanuel Macron (right) and his wife Brigitte Macron (left) look on. Photo: AFP and X/Scavino47
US, Israel war on Iran

The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it

The 14-point document was released following days of outcry over Trump administration’s lack of transparency regarding its details.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump shows no regret over deaths of 3 Indian sailors in Iran war strike by US

In their first bilateral meeting in 16 months, US president only goes as far as calling commercial vessel operations ‘a rough profession’.

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Middle East

Lebanon peace talks with Israel ‘independent’ of US-Iran deal: Aoun

The Lebanese president says ‘nobody is negotiating for us’ in seeking to end the hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

Men ride a motorcycle past buildings damaged by Israeli strikes in Nabatieh, Lebanon, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
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Trump taps Defence Production Act as Iran war strains weapons stockpiles

Iran conflict has led to concern in Congress, White House that US may struggle to respond to another crisis in the near future.

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US, Israel war on Iran

No victory, no defeat: Iran war pauses with a fragile freeze

Thousands dead, hundreds of billions lost and an agreement many analysts expect to collapse. The Iran ceasefire, explained.

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SCMP Highlights

Korean’s racist World Cup experience, India’s military revamp: 7 Asia highlights

From Lawrence Wong’s trip to Russia to a racist encounter at the World Cup, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Left: South Korean YouTuber Yoon Su-jin, who posts under the handle InoCat, filming fans at a World Cup match in Guadalajara. Right: A man identified as Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes apologising for making an offensive gesture towards her in a later video. Photos: Instagram / inocat_t / latinus_us
US, Israel war on Iran

Relief and wariness: Asia watches US-Iran deal for real impact

While the deal may ease some economic pressure on Asian governments, the ‘real test’ is whether it will hold, analysts say.

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A man inspects his destroyed house after returning to Tibnin village, south Lebanon, on Monday following the announcement of an initial ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Photo: AP
Iran

Video | Asian markets rise on news of US-Iran peace deal

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that both nations have agreed to an immediate end to military operations on all fronts.

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump may get birthday gift of an Iran deal, but the party may be short-lived

As the US, Iran and Pakistan announce they have reached an agreement on the conflict, Chinese analysts flag Israel as unpredictable factor.

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US, Israel war on Iran

US-Iran peace deal gets cautious welcome amid unresolved tensions

A deal to end hostilities between the US and Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz while failing to address long-standing differences.

US President Donald Trump at a UFC cage fight event on the White House lawn on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Crime

Australian girl dies after Pakistani police ‘mistakenly’ shoots family, officer arrested

Thinking that the suspects were trying to flee, the officer had fired into the car where the family was being held hostage, police said.

Police officers stand at a road junction in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

The US and Iran have signed a ‘great deal’. So what happens now?

Memorandum of understanding expected to open pathway for talks on most contentious issues, including nuclear programme and sanctions.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong, mainland China stocks surge as US-Iran deal drives crude to 3-month low

US President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on Friday after a deal with Iran, sending oil prices tumbling.

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