AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US carried out another round of strikes on Iran as Iran retaliated against US allies Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, while Trump warned Tehran it will “pay many times over” for any US troop deaths—raising fears of a wider regional war. Red Sea Oil Shock: Yemen’s Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening the Red Sea oil route and pushing up shipping risks and fuel prices. Diplomacy via Pakistan: Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Islamabad for high-level talks with Pakistan’s leadership, with both sides also discussing border cooperation and boosting trade. Pakistan-Iran Trade Push: Officials say bilateral trade could rise from about $3bn to $10bn, including moving 2,000 trucks/containers daily across the border. Karachi Crime Crackdown: FIA Karachi arrested a seven-member human smuggling gang accused of cheating job seekers with fake Europe visa and overseas employment promises. Monsoon Update (Lahore/Khyber): Heavy rain hit Lahore with major totals reported, while Khyber saw flash-flood deaths and injuries as authorities kept rescue teams on alert. Local Governance/Health: Lahore’s Mayo Hospital MS was arrested by Punjab’s anti-corruption body amid allegations tied to corruption and missing stents. Business & Economy: Pakistan and Canada agreed to deepen trade and investment in sectors like agriculture, energy, vaccines and autos, while Pakistan’s freelancers’ foreign earnings hit record levels.
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