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udents to discuss the latest trends and innovations in technology, and how they can be applied to drive economic growth and development in the region. The summit provides a platform for attendees to gain knowledge and skills, network with industry leaders, and explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation. It also provides a platform for startups and entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and connect with investors and mentors. By organizing such events, Metrix Pakistan intends to create opportunities for young professionals to gain the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to pursue careers in technology, develop startups, and drive innovation. Through the Metrix Tech Summit and its other initiatives, the organization aims to foster a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology adoption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and contribute to the socio-economic development of the region.

18/05/2026

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In an exclusive interview with Fortune magazine published on Monday, May 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump reflected...
18/05/2026

In an exclusive interview with Fortune magazine published on Monday, May 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump reflected on his administration’s historic corporate intervention last year, stating he "should have asked for more" of a stake in semiconductor giant Intel Corp on behalf of the federal government.

The comments shed light on Trump’s highly transaction-oriented economic philosophy and his vision for a burgeoning American sovereign wealth fund.

The Intel Deal Recapped
The transaction Trump referenced took place in August of last year, marking a radical pivot in how Washington handles corporate subsidies:

The Structuring: Led by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the Trump administration converted approximately $8.9 billion in planned CHIPS Act grants and Secure Enclave funding into a 9.9% non-voting equity stake (roughly 433 million shares).

The Cost: Trump has frequently boasted on Truth Social that the government effectively "paid zero" for the equity, converting what he labeled a "taxpayer giveaway" (the previous administration's grant structure) into hard corporate ownership.

The Leverage: The deal was struck following immense pressure on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. "He walked in wanting to keep his job, and he ended up giving us $10 billion [in equity] for the United States," Trump recalled.

The "What If" Tariff Scenario & The TSMC Jab
During his Fortune interview, Trump went a step further, claiming that aggressive tariff policies by previous administrations could have completely reshaped the global semiconductor landscape to favor domestic manufacturing:

Protecting Intel: Trump asserted that if past administrations had slapped heavy tariffs on foreign-made chips, domestic buyers would have been forced to source entirely from Silicon Valley icons.

The TSMC Claim: "If that had happened, Intel would now be the world's largest company," Trump stated, specifically targeting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC). "Their business [TSMC's] would all belong to Intel now, and Taiwan would not exist," he boldly claimed, referring to the island's massive contract-foundry monopoly.

Building the Sovereign Wealth Fund
Trump’s regret over not taking a 15% or 20% slice of Intel underscores the administration's broader push to build an American Sovereign Wealth Fund, an initiative formalized via executive order earlier this year:

Corporate Arbitrage: Under White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett, the administration is actively looking to replicate the Intel model—using federal leverage, tariffs, and subsidy negotiations to acquire equity in critical infrastructure, aerospace, and AI firms.

Market Reaction: Intel shares remained relatively steady following the publication of the interview. While federal backing has given the struggling chipmaker financial breathing room to build out its domestic foundries, Wall Street remains cautious about the long-term corporate governance risks of having the U.S. government as its largest single shareholder.

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Two real Pakistani deservers of civil awards, Hadiqa Kiani and Muhammad Ali Swati.
18/05/2026

Two real Pakistani deservers of civil awards, Hadiqa Kiani and Muhammad Ali Swati.

A sobering corporate data analysis released on Monday, May 18, 2026, reveals that the ongoing conflict involving the U.S...
18/05/2026

A sobering corporate data analysis released on Monday, May 18, 2026, reveals that the ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran has already drained a staggering $25 billion from companies globally.

As the war enters its third month, a review of regulatory filings across the United States, Europe, and Asia shows that businesses are reeling from a severe cocktail of spiking energy prices, severed trade routes, and a tight blockade on the world’s most critical energy chokepoint: the Strait of Hormuz.

Subject: Global Ledger: Iran War Saddles Corporate Giants with a $25 Billion Bill—And Counting

A sobering corporate data analysis released on Monday, May 18, 2026, reveals that the ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran has already drained a staggering $25 billion from companies globally.

As the war enters its third month, a review of regulatory filings across the United States, Europe, and Asia shows that businesses are reeling from a severe cocktail of spiking energy prices, severed trade routes, and a tight blockade on the world’s most critical energy chokepoint: the Strait of Hormuz.

The Macro Picture: Defensive Corporate Maneuvers
The financial damage has triggered a widespread shift toward corporate austerity and defensive planning to preserve shrinking margins:

Widespread Impact: According to the Reuters analysis, at least 279 multinational corporations have officially flagged the war as a primary disruptor to their operations.

Drastic Measures: To blunt the bleeding, one-fifth of the reviewed companies have resorted to emergency operational shifts, including price increases, production cuts, staff furloughs, fuel surcharges, and the suspension of stock buybacks or dividends.

The Comparison: To put the $25 billion price tag into perspective, the financial damage in just ten weeks is rapidly closing in on the $35 billion hit global companies faced during the entirety of Donald Trump's 2025 tariff implementations.

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The relative calm of the northern proxy front shattered on Monday, May 18, 2026, after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guar...
18/05/2026

The relative calm of the northern proxy front shattered on Monday, May 18, 2026, after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had launched a targeted strike against armed Kurdish opposition groups operating near the Iran-Iraq border.

According to a statement issued by the IRGC’s Hamzeh Sayyed al-Shuhada Command, the military operation successfully intercepted what Tehran claims was a major shipment of U.S.-supplied weaponry intended to fuel internal unrest.

The Interception in Baneh
The clash took place in the rugged border geography separating Iran's Kurdistan Province from the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI):

The Strike Zone: The IRGC targeted "counter-revolutionary terrorist groups" moving through the vicinity of Baneh, a prominent border district in Iran's western Kurdistan Province.

The Seizure: Iranian military authorities claim to have discovered and seized a "large consignment" of sealed American weapons and ammunition during the tactical operation.

The Accusation: The Hamzeh Command explicitly alleged that the armed Kurdish factions were operating as direct proxies, "acting on behalf of the United States and the Zionist regime" to smuggle lethal hardware into the Iranian interior.

Context: The Kurdish Front in the U.S.-Iran War
While the broader U.S.-Iran conflict has seen a fragile ceasefire since late April, the borderlands of northern Iraq have remained a highly volatile theater:

Trump’s Admission: The IRGC's narrative heavily leverages a highly controversial statement made by U.S. President Donald Trump in early April, in which he publicly claimed that Washington had attempted to deliver weapons to Iranian dissidents via Kurdish channels, though he complained at the time that certain Kurdish factions had "kept" the hardware.

Sustained Campaign: Despite regional de-escalation formats, the IRGC has systematically targeted Iranian-Kurdish opposition groups exiled in northern Iraq—including the PDKI and Komala factions. Kurdish regional sources report that their camps and residential compounds have faced well over 180 drone and missile strikes since the war ignited in late February.

Mopping Up "Traitors": Following Monday's border raid, the IRGC announced that intelligence follow-ups are actively underway to locate and arrest what it termed "internal traitorous elements" connected to the smuggling ring.

Diplomatic Complications for Baghdad and Erbil
The cross-border raid injects fresh friction into Iraq's fragile internal politics just as a new government attempts to find its footing:

Sovereignty Strain: The strike directly challenges the mandate of Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, who recently traveled to Erbil to coordinate border security and reassure Kurdish officials of Baghdad's protection.

The Erbil Dilemma: The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) finds itself in an impossible bind—facing intense pressure from Tehran to completely disarm and relocate Iranian-Kurdish political exiles, while simultaneously enduring continuous airspace violations that have resulted in significant civilian infrastructure damage over the last ten weeks.

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At a high-stakes Group of Seven (G7) gathering in Paris, United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Mon...
18/05/2026

At a high-stakes Group of Seven (G7) gathering in Paris, United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday, May 18, 2026, that he will formally call on member nations to align with the U.S. sanctions regime against Iran.

The move represents a coordinated transatlantic effort to cut off the financial lifelines supporting Tehran's military apparatus as the regional war, now in its tenth week, continues to destabilize global energy markets.

The Economic Directive: "Starving the War Machine"
Bessent’s remarks ahead of the ministerial sessions lay out a strict compliance mandate aimed at closing international loopholes:

Unified Front: The U.S. is urging G7 finance ministers and central bank governors to adopt a uniform enforcement mechanism, preventing European and Asian financial institutions from facilitating veiled transactions for Tehran.

Targeting the Capital: "We must keep financing away from what can only be described as Iran’s war machine," Bessent told reporters, emphasizing that secondary sanctions will be aggressively applied to any entities attempting to bypass the current blockade.

The Global Risks: The call comes amidst a severe global bond selloff and mounting inflation concerns, driven largely by the prolonged closure and restricted transit protocols within the Strait of Hormuz.

Leveraging the Beijing Summit Success
Crucially, Bessent tied the timing of this G7 push to the diplomatic momentum generated by last week’s bilateral meetings in China:

The China Factor: The Treasury Secretary hailed President Donald Trump’s delegation trip to Beijing as "very successful."

Superpower Alignment: By securing a rare joint declaration from President Xi Jinping that "Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon," Washington believes it has sufficiently isolated Tehran economically, leaving European partners with little diplomatic cover to resist stricter sanctions alignment.

European Caution vs. American Pressure
While there is a shared consensus on the urgency of de-escalation, a clear friction exists regarding the method:

The European Stance: European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis and German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil acknowledged the severe threat the conflict poses to global trade. However, Klingbeil pointedly noted that the European path remains focused on "cooperation rather than confrontation," leaning on international rule of law and partnerships to reopen the shipping lanes.

The Immediate Urgency: Host nation France, represented by Finance Minister Roland Lescure, reiterated that the immediate priority of the Paris summit is to mitigate the macroeconomic fallout—specifically the volatility that recently pushed Brent and WTI crude benchmarks above $100 a barrel.

Tehran’s Defiant Counter
Responding almost instantly to Bessent's statements from Paris, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei warned that economic threats would backfire:

"New Surprises": Baghaei declared that if the sanctions push triggers an expansion of hostilities, Iran's armed forces have "new surprises for the enemy."

The Sovereign Stance: Tehran maintains that decades of economic pressure have proven Washington cannot "dissuade Iran from pursuing its rights," even as its negotiators simultaneously attempt to pitch a 14-point peace proposal via Pakistani mediators in a bid for selective sanctions relief.

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In a major breakthrough for the precarious Middle East peace process, Iranian state-linked media Tasnim reported on Mond...
18/05/2026

In a major breakthrough for the precarious Middle East peace process, Iranian state-linked media Tasnim reported on Monday, May 18, 2026, that Tehran has officially submitted its latest comprehensive 14-point diplomatic proposal to the United States.

The delivery of the document coincides with the sudden decision by Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, to extend his unannounced visit to Tehran for a third consecutive day, highlighting the urgent, "last-ditch" nature of Islamabad's shuttle diplomacy.

Inside Tehran's 14-Point Blueprint
Citing sources close to the Iranian negotiating team, the Tasnim news agency revealed that the framework is specifically designed to shift the current dynamic away from temporary truces and toward a permanent end to the war. The core pillars of the 14-point proposal focus on two primary objectives: ending the war and building strategic trust.

The blueprint addresses a prior response sent by Washington and counters the Trump administration's demands with strict timelines:

The Timeline Clash: While Washington had pushed for a prolonged, two-month extension of the ceasefire, Tehran’s proposal insists that all foundational security issues must be permanently resolved within a strict 30-day window.

The Regional Security Grid: The 14 points demand a comprehensive cessation of hostilities across all proxy fronts—including Lebanon—paired with the gradual withdrawal of U.S. forces from territories directly bordering Iran.

Maritime Management: The document outlines a new joint governing mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz to permanently guarantee the free flow of international energy shipping.

Economic Relief: Tehran has tied the permanent resolution to major economic concessions, including the complete lifting of the Western naval blockade, the unfreezing of Iranian foreign bank assets, sanctions relief, and a mechanism for war reparations.

The Nuclear Postponement Strategy
Crucially, the 14-point text aligns with statements made over the weekend by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi regarding the ongoing nuclear impasse. Recognizing that Washington's strict conditions—including the forced transfer of 400kg of highly enriched uranium to the U.S. and the closure of all but one nuclear facility—are a total deadlock, the new Iranian proposal purposefully postpones the enrichment debate to the later stages of the talks, focusing instead on immediate maritime and territorial de-escalation.

Naqvi’s Extended Mission in Tehran
The extension of Mohsin Naqvi’s trip into Monday indicates that Pakistani mediators are working overtime to prevent a total collapse of the Islamabad Format:

High-Level Access: Following his extensive 90-minute private meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, Naqvi held additional closed-door consultations on Monday morning with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (who led the Iranian side during last month's secret talks with U.S. Vice President JD Vance).

Bridging the Rejection: Diplomatic sources indicate Naqvi is working to refine the language of Iran's 14 points to make them palatable to President Trump, who over the weekend bluntly dismissed Iran's previous counter-proposals while aboard Air Force One.

The Domestic Imperative: As a trusted ally of Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Naqvi's prolonged presence emphasizes that Pakistan is fully invested in preserving the April 8 ceasefire, as renewed hostilities in the Gulf threaten to trigger severe economic and inflationary shocks across the Pakistani economy.

The Clock is Ticking
With the IDF ramping up forced evacuation warnings in southern Lebanon and the high-seas crisis surrounding the Gaza flotilla fueling regional anger, the submission of Iran's 14-point plan represents the most concrete diplomatic text put on the table this month. Naqvi is expected to fly back to Islamabad late Monday evening to immediately brief military leadership and prepare the document for transmission to U.S. diplomats.

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Ankara has issued a fierce diplomatic condemnation after the Israeli Navy intercepted and boarded the Gaza-bound Global ...
18/05/2026

Ankara has issued a fierce diplomatic condemnation after the Israeli Navy intercepted and boarded the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters on Monday, May 18, 2026. The Turkish Foreign Ministry released a blistering statement characterizing the military operation as an illegal "act of piracy" and demanding the immediate release of all detained activists.

The Interception in International Waters
The military action unfolded in the Mediterranean Sea near Cyprus as the humanitarian convoy attempted to head toward the Gaza Strip to break the ongoing blockades:

The Raid: Live broadcasts from onboard the ships showed Israeli naval forces encircling and raiding the boats one by one. Reports indicate that at least 100 activists have been detained by the Israeli military.

The "Floating Prison": According to Israeli media outlets, detained participants are being transferred to a designated navy vessel acting as a "floating prison" before being transported back to the Israeli port of Ashdod.

Lost Communications: The flotilla's crisis management team confirmed it has completely lost contact with at least 23 vessels within the fleet following the start of the naval boarding operations.

Ankara’s Response: A Global Call to Action
The Turkish Foreign Ministry did not mince words, framing the interception as a direct violation of international maritime laws and human rights:

Condemning the "Piracy": "We condemn the intervention carried out by Israeli forces in international waters against the Global Sumud Flotilla, which constitutes a new act of piracy," the ministry statement read.

A Diverse Coalition: Ankara highlighted that the humanitarian fleet was carrying peaceful civilians and aid workers from approximately 40 different countries—including 96 Turkish citizens, alongside participants from the US, Germany, Pakistan, France, and the UK.

Demanding Releases: The ministry called on Israel to instantly halt its operations and execute an unconditional release of all seized participants and vessels. It added that Turkish authorities are actively coordinating with other nations to ensure the safe repatriation of their citizens.

The Flotilla’s Mission
Comprising more than 50 vessels, the Global Sumud Flotilla had set sail just last Thursday from the Turkish Mediterranean port district of Marmaris.

The Cargo: Organizers emphasized that the ships were carrying essential civilian relief goods, including baby formula and emergency medical kits.

Demanding Safe Passage: Ahead of the raid, the mission's leadership issued an appeal accusing Israel of trying to sustain a "genocidal siege" on Gaza. "We demand safe passage for our legal, non-violent humanitarian mission," the coalition's statement declared.

Geopolitical Fallout
The high-seas standoff introduces a fresh wave of volatility to an already deeply fractured Mediterranean security environment. With European heavyweights like Italy already instructing their embassies in the region to monitor the safety of their respective nationals on board, the incident threatens to trigger a wider diplomatic crisis between Israel and the international community.

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18/05/2026

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The fragile, U.S.-backed regional truce faced a severe threat of collapse on Monday, May 18, 2026, after the Israel Defe...
18/05/2026

The fragile, U.S.-backed regional truce faced a severe threat of collapse on Monday, May 18, 2026, after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued immediate forced evacuation directives for civilians residing in three specific towns across southern Lebanon. The high-alert warning signals an imminent surge in heavy airstrikes and localized ground actions in the sector.

The Target Zones and Evacuation Orders
The urgent notice commands all remaining civilians in the following municipal peribles to abandon their homes without delay:

The Affected Villages: Harouf, Borj El Chmali (Burj al-Shamali), and Debaal (Dibal).

The 1,000-Meter Buffer: The high-alert warning, published by the IDF's Arabic-language military spokesperson Col. Avichay Adraee, commands residents to clear a minimum distance of 1,000 meters into open areas away from built-up municipal borders.

The Ultimate Warning: Adraee explicitly noted that anyone remaining near Hezbollah members, operational facilities, or combat equipment is putting their life in direct danger.

The Rationale: Citing Truce Violations
The Israeli military has framed the upcoming offensive operations as a defensive necessity rather than a violation of the existing peace framework:

Forceful Measures: Adraee stated that the IDF is compelled to act "forcefully" in these sectors, explicitly citing what the military characterized as persistent violations of the active truce agreement by Hezbollah.

The Preceding Blast: The escalation comes just hours after a roadside bomb detonation in southern Lebanon on Saturday night wounded four Israeli soldiers—leaving one in serious condition—and subsequent rocket barrages targeted Israeli military engineering equipment near Hadatha.

Active Target Count: Ahead of the planned village strikes, the IDF announced it had already hit over 30 Hezbollah infrastructure sites—including alleged weapons depots and observation posts—across southern Lebanon in the preceding 24 hours.

A Broadening Pattern of Displacement
This latest round of evacuation threats represents an intensifying trend over the past week as the ceasefire continues to fracture:

Continuous Evacuations: The targeting of Harouf, Borj El Chmali, and Debaal follows similar blanket evacuation threats issued for six southern towns last Wednesday, and an additional five villages near Tyre on Friday.

Rising Human Cost: Local humanitarian agencies in Lebanon warn that these continuous, short-notice directives are triggering a secondary wave of civilian panic and internal displacement, testing the limits of local emergency relief infrastructure.

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Pakistan’s interior minister meets Iran’s president in TehranPakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has met Iran’s pr...
18/05/2026

Pakistan’s interior minister meets Iran’s president in Tehran
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has met Iran’s president in Tehran, the Pakistani Embassy in Tehran said.

Naqvi, who arrived in Tehran on Saturday, spent nearly three hours at the Presidential Palace. Iran’s interior minister and foreign minister were also present during the meeting.

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