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MM Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is grappling with growing concerns over a potential fuel shortage as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt global energy markets and supply routes. Authorities reported that the country currently has approximately 25 days of fuel reserves, slightly above the minimum required for oil marketing companies (OMCs) to maintain 20 days of stock. Officials said the government has begun increasing petroleum reserves to cover up to two months of demand in anticipation of prolonged supply disruptions. Pakistan’s energy sector relies heavily on imports, requiring around 435,000 barrels of fuel per day, including 145,000 barrels of petrol,…

MM Report MUMBAI: Ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final, the Indian cricket team postponed its practice session by nearly an our due to a lunar eclipse, with some players believing it to be inauspicious. The session, originally scheduled for 6:00 pm, was delayed to 6:47 pm at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, ahead of Thursday’s crucial semi-final against England. Reports suggest that team members and staff preferred to avoid practice during the eclipse. Indian players have also been observed performing various religious rituals during the tournament. Captain Surya Kumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, and head coach Gautam Gambhir reportedly…

MM Report TEHRAN: Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died from injuries sustained in a US-Israel airstrike, Iranian state media confirmed on Monday. Bagherzadeh, believed to be 78 or 79, had been in a coma since Saturday’s strike that killed her husband and several family members at their central Tehran residence. Tasnim news agency reported her death on Telegram, describing it as the “martyrdom of the wife of the martyred leader of the revolution.” The airstrike, described by US officials as Operation Epic Fury, also claimed the lives of Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law,…

MM Report BEIRUT: At least 31 people were killed and 149 injured in Israeli air strikes on Lebanon, according to the country’s health ministry. The ministry said the casualties occurred in attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs and parts of southern Lebanon. Initial reports indicated that 31 civilians were killed and 149 others wounded in the strikes. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s justice minister ordered the arrest of those responsible for firing rockets towards Israel, signalling growing internal pressure amid escalating cross-border violence. #Lebanon #Israel #Beirut #MiddleEastConflict #BreakingNews

MM Report KUWAIT CITY: A United States military fighter jet crashed in Kuwait on Monday, prompting an immediate emergency response and raising fresh questions about operational safety in the region. Two American fighter pilots safely ejected from the stricken warplane moments before it went down, parachuting to the ground, according to initial reports. The aircraft was believed to have been conducting a mission when it encountered difficulties mid-flight. Witnesses in the area described seeing smoke trailing behind the jet before it rapidly lost altitude. Within seconds, two parachutes were visible in the sky, drifting away from the descending aircraft as…

MM Report KARACHI: In Karachi, protesters from a religious group forced their way into the US Consulate following reports of a joint US-Israel strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as demonstrators, many of them workers affiliated with a local religious organization, breached the consulate’s premises, overturning barricades and attempting to vandalize and set arson. Authorities said no casualties were reported during the incident, though the consulate compound suffered minor damage. Police and paramilitary forces arrived swiftly to contain the crowd, dispersing protesters after several tense hours. The demonstration came amid heightened tensions,…

MM Reports TEHRAN: Iran’s state broadcaster confirmed early on Sunday that the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, had died, hours after officials in United States and Israel said he was killed in extensive airstrikes the previous day. The announcement, carried by Iranian state media, said that arrangements including seven days of public holiday and 40 days of national mourning would be observed across Iran in response to his death. The confirmation marked a watershed moment in a conflict that began with a coordinated assault by US and Israeli forces against military and leadership targets in Iran on Saturday. State broadcasters…

MM ReoprtDUBAI: A Pakistani national was killed in Iranian missile strikes on the United Arab Emirates, diplomatic officials confirmed on Saturday, as tensions across the Middle East spiraled into open confrontation.Officials said the man died in Abu Dhabi after being struck by missile fragments during the barrage launched by Tehran. His identity had not been disclosed at the time of reporting. Diplomatic sources said they were in contact with the Emirati authorities to ascertain further details surrounding the incident.The fatality came hours after Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in hostilities. The US…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD: Pakistan were knocked out of the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup despite a dramatic five-run victory over Sri Lanka national cricket team in the Super 8 stage. In the match played in Kandy, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field. Pakistan posted 212 for 8 in their 20 overs, powered by a commanding century from Sahibzada Farhan, who scored 100, and an explosive 84 from Fakhar Zaman. To qualify for the semi-finals, Pakistan needed to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 or below to improve their net run rate. Although they…

MM Report MOSCOW/TEHRAN: Russia and Iran have stepped forward to offer mediation between Pakistan and Afghanistan as tensions along their shared border continue to rise. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, writing on X, urged both countries to resolve disputes through dialogue and neighborly cooperation, highlighting that the holy month of Ramadan is a time for self-restraint and unity in the Islamic world. Tehran expressed readiness to provide support to facilitate talks and strengthen mutual understanding. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, emphasizing that disputes should be addressed through diplomatic channels. Both Russia and…