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Makkah pact allies move from defence to diplomacy

Pakistan’s army chief, Saudi defence minister, Turkish spymaster meet top Iranian officials; both sides agreeing to continue dialogue on regional peace and security.

Updated 27 Oct, 2026 07:51am

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Pakistan slams Houthi attacks on Makkah, Madina

In meeting with Yemeni counterpart, NA speaker says protection of holy sites is Pakistan’s top priority

Published 27 Oct, 2026 06:57am

Energas pulls the plug on plan for Port Qasim LNG terminal

ISLAMABAD: Energas, a consortium comprising the Lucky Group and QatarEnergy, has abandoned a multimillion-dollar ...

Published 27 Oct, 2026 06:57am

SBP hikes interest rate to 12pc amid inflation risks

• Middle East conflict, wheat supply frictions worsen inflation outlook • Central bank retains FY27 growth forecast at 3.5-4.5pc

Published 27 Oct, 2026 06:57am

Infrastructure projects worth Rs100bn for KP

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday approved three major infrastructure projects worth Rs100 billion for...

Published 27 Oct, 2026 06:57am

Senators reject bill to limit red passports

• Tallal opposes amendment for ‘seeking to curtail cabinet authority’ • PTI senator questions changes to KP constituencies, delay

Published 27 Oct, 2026 06:57am

Qataris look to lower tensions as Trump toys with ‘strikes’

US president rules out ‘weekend attacks’ on Iran; says he is torn between ‘making a deal’ or ‘finishing them off’.

Updated 26 Oct, 2026 07:38am

Govt moves to establish new ‘umbrella’ privatisation entity

Proposed legislation aims to merge Public-Private Partnership Authority and Privatisation Commission.

Published 26 Oct, 2026 06:05am

Two martyred in D.I. Khan operation, says ISPR

ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed six terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber...

Published 26 Oct, 2026 06:05am

Premier launches Chromebook initiative for students

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sun­day formally launched a nationwide initiative to distribute 500,000...

Published 26 Oct, 2026 06:05am

‘No shake-up in PTI committee structure’

Spokesperson rejects reports about core committee being "sidelined" or its powers being re-designated to another body.

Updated 26 Oct, 2026 07:43am

2,000 displaced as Israel launches West Bank op

Over 1,300 more face losing homes; rights group says over 70 arrested.

Updated 25 Oct, 2026 07:16am

Pakistan Railways hits panic button after repeated accidents

Holidays cancelled for officers until Dec 31; minister orders removal of operational flaws by end of year.

Updated 25 Oct, 2026 07:19am

Gabd border crossing with Iran reopened

Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry president says restored supply chain is expected to ease nationwide LPG shortage and reduce soaring energy and food prices.

Updated 25 Oct, 2026 07:25am

Dar orders urgent action to rein in rising wheat prices

Deputy prime minister calls for increased market supply, warns against hoarding and speculation.

Updated 25 Oct, 2026 07:22am

Pakistan rejects ex-US envoy’s claims of arming Afghans

• Khalilzad warns Pak-Afghan relations may deteriorate further • Govt says allegations ‘baseless’, misrepresent its

Published 25 Oct, 2026 06:19am

Europeans, Muslim bloc warn against any escalation with Iran

• First-ever meeting of ‘E3’ and ‘R4’ groups discusses situation in Hormuz, Ukraine war and Gaza crisis • Fidan says ‘no one

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:19am

Govt insists supply ‘stable’ as fuel fears echo in Senate

• Sherry seeks contingency plan, warns of uncertainty over petrol supplies by December • Govt says over 10m people benefit from

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:19am

CDF vows to continue war against terrorists

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has vowed to continue...

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:19am

Makkah pact ratified by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, says FO

• Spokesperson says Turkiye yet to ratify as domestic approval pending; confirms authenticity of publicly released pact

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:19am

Fuel dealers urge consumers to avoid ‘panic buying’

PPDA chairman says pricing remains an issue; JI demands meeting with PM "this week" to resolve levy issue.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 06:57am

WB urges Pakistan to shift from stability to growth

Calls for stronger investment, private sector activity; Aurangzeb stresses need to strengthen investor confidence.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 07:08am

PM promises ‘better days ahead’ for KP

• Maintains ‘extraordinary circumstances’ compelled him to impose emergency • Lashes out at PTI for its ‘criminal negligence’,

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:05am

Houthi attacks on Saudi sites claim four more lives

Rebels claim targeting Saudi defence ministry, Aramco installations, Dammam airport.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:05am

Constituencies ‘re-described’ in KP sans mandatory public hearing

A notification issued by the ECP says the move follows administrative changes in revenue units between April 2, 2024 and Jan 27, 2026.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:05am

Conflicts on the agenda as European powers meet Muslim bloc today

• Diplomats from Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt to sit down with British, French and German counterparts

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:05am

Peshawar High Court bars arrest of KP Assembly deputy speaker

Court also allows Suriya Bibi to retain official residence, suspends order to vacate it.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 07:27am

Pakistan, Maldives plan direct flights to boost connectivity

President Muizzu invites Pakistani investors; urges stronger trade and maritime connectivity

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:05am

Four-nation deal to pool defence know-how

• Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar, Indonesia sign ‘Badr’ defence cooperation agreement in Doha • MoU covers joint production, technology

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:40am

Pakistan, Maldives set $200m trade target in two years

• Sign 20 MoUs covering health, education, tourism, agriculture and defence • Islamabad offers additional scholarships, support

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:40am

ECP flexes muscles to hold LG polls in Punjab, Cantt areas

ISLAMABAD: The Ele­c­tion Commission of Paki­stan (ECP) has flexed its muscles to ensure early hol­ding of...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:40am

PTI leadership ‘turns on itself’ after protest debacle

Raja "rebukes" move by KP lawmakers to nominate Gandapur as interim KP president.

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 07:34am

Saudis intercept more drones as conflict with Houthis spirals

Coalition downs six drones launched towards cities, including Madina, as interception debris kills two.

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 07:41am

Makkah alliance binds partners to decade-long pact

Turkiye seeks parliamentary nod for defence agreement; officials say Ankara’s support may be limited to provision of weapons, equipment and intelligence sharing.

Updated 21 Oct, 2026 07:35am

Text of the Makkah defence agreement

This agreement has been signed in three original copies in the Turkish, Ar­­­abic, and English languages, each text being equally authentic.

Updated 21 Oct, 2026 07:45am