{
  "id": 2404285,
  "title": "Malaysia, Pakistan want Hormuz Strait kept open, safe amid Iran-US tensions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/malaysia-pakistan-want-hormuz-strait-kept-open-safe-amid-iran-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T16:09:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1516272/malaysia-pakistan-want-hormuz-strait-kept-open-safe-amid-iran-us"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Pakistan have reached an agreement that the Strait of Hormuz must stay open and secure to facilitate smooth international trade. This stance was communicated during a phone conversation between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Pakistani counterpart, Shehbaz Sharif. Both leaders emphasized the significance of ongoing interaction to mitigate tensions between Iran and the United States. They discussed recent regional developments and agreed that all issues should be handled cautiously through dialogue and diplomacy to maintain regional peace and stability.\n\nIn terms of bilateral relations, Anwar and Shehbaz decided to boost trade and economic cooperation, which still holds considerable potential, such as increasing Pakistani meat exports to Malaysia. Anwar stated that all the agreements must be promptly turned into concrete benefits for both countries. He further expressed Malaysia's commitment to supporting Pakistan as a friendly nation and an essential partner. Earlier, Shehbaz inquired about Anwar's health, to which the Malaysian leader replied that he was grateful for Shehbaz's prayers and the flowers and fruit sent to him. Anwar confirmed that he was presently recuperating.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Pakistan agree that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and safe to ensure the smooth flow of international trade.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Malaysia, Pakistan sign treaty allowing prisoners to serve sentences at home",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/malaysia-pakistan-sign-treaty-allowing-prisoners-to-serve-sentences",
        "published": "2026-08-21T15:55:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}