
Strait of Hormuz: 4 tankers hit, Trump says US doesn't need Iran deal
Iran says four tankers that ignored its warnings hit explosions in Hormuz, as Trump pulls Vance off the talks. What it means for oil and for Pakistan.
All 16 Digital Akhbaar stories on oil prices, newest first, last updated 13 November 2026.

Saudi Arabia says its East-West oil pipeline was hit near Medina; the Houthis deny that but claim other strikes. Why this pipe matters for oil and Pakistan.

Trump says the fighting is basically done, Rubio sees no need for big combat operations, yet tankers still burn and Iran denies talks. What is true so far.

Petrol is now Rs338 and diesel Rs371 a litre from 11 November. Why prices keep falling, what changed since last week and what to watch next.

AAA says the US average is about $3.98 as oil slides on Iran hopes. Why Pakistanis searched 'gasoline', and how the same drop reached petrol here.

The KSE-100 rose about 3,300 points in early trade on Tuesday after Trump said military action against Iran is not needed for now and oil slipped below $92.

Trump met Qatar's prime minister on Monday and said new strikes on Iran look unlikely. Both sides now argue over who moves first to reopen Hormuz.

Petrol is Rs9.41 a litre cheaper and diesel Rs5.56 cheaper from Friday, 6 November: the fourth cut in four days. The new rates and why they keep changing.

Petrol is Rs7.06 cheaper and diesel Rs3.71 cheaper from Thursday, 5 November: the third cut in a row. New rates, why oil fell, and the tax still on each litre.

The KSE-100 closed at 172,013 on Wednesday, up 2.38%, as funds bought on the US election result and Iran talk hopes. Who led and why brokers say it.

The KSE-100 closed at 168,018.86 on Tuesday, up 0.87%, as oil eased on US-Iran deal hopes. Which stocks led, how much traded and why brokers expect swings.

US officials call Monday's strikes on Qeshm Island 'defensive'. What was reportedly hit, how Iran replied and why oil jumped again.

Petrol is Rs3.40 cheaper and diesel Rs7.76 cheaper from 3 November. The new rates, why they fell, and the refinery deal behind the cut.

The KSE-100 closed October at 166,409, down 2.1%. What dragged it down, why the last week turned green, and the numbers to watch in November.

Pakistan's main share index closed at 163,924 on Thursday, wiping out Wednesday's rebound as Gulf tensions returned.

The IRGC Navy claims it struck four tankers and three ships hit mines, while Iran's security chief warns its next response will break the old rules.
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