Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey advance Makkah Defence Agreement at UNGA
Ishaq Dar met Saudi and Turkish FMs in New York to establish Makkah pact structures and plan an urgent military chiefs’ meeting
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Spotlight
Trump hails their 'great friendship'. Does Xi feel the same?
Trump calls it a "truly great friendship" with Xi Jinping, but does China's leader agree? Inside the charm offensive at Xi's White House visit
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Pak-Afghan tensions deepen as diplomacy struggles to prevent escalation
Kamran Khan examines Pakistan’s latest strikes, cross-border attacks and stalled efforts to ease tensions with Kabul
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Pakistan authorities brace for PTI’s September 27 Islamabad march with mass arrests
Punjab police and federal security forces have launched a massive security crackdown, deploying over 65,000 personnel, invoking Section 144, detaining Imran Khan's sisters under the MPO, and closing major motorways
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Shorts
UAE suspends all Iranian airline flights until further notice
The UAE suspends Iranian airline flights to and from the country, citing a US ban on Iranian carriers, GCAA confirms.
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UAE weather: Red and yellow fog alerts issued as visibility drops
UAE fog alerts are in place as the NCM warns of reduced visibility during morning commutes, with humid conditions and temperatures up to 44°C expected.
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Fact-check: Islamabad road closures contradict claim all 125 routes are open
Islamabad road closures on the M1, M14 and N5 GT Road contradict Talal Chaudhry's claim that all 125 routes are open, iVerify Pakistan finds.
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OICCI urges investment, exports and structural reforms in Pakistan during IMF meeting
Foreign investors urge Pakistan to cut red tape, widen the tax base and strengthen energy security as FDI falls despite macroeconomic stabilization
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Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy
British pop star Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza conflict during his Philadelphia concert, describing the situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" after tour supporting acts withdrew following the removal of rapper Macklemore
Sep 21, 2026
Sep 21, 2026
Alcaraz demands changes to late-night scheduling at Grand Slams
The Spanish tennis superstar has insisted that the time has come to make a change at the four majors
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Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘I still believe I can help the national team’
The Portugal captain says he considered retirement but remains committed to helping the team
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Hesson focused on possible India clash as Pakistan begin Asian Games campaign
India and Pakistan are likely to face off in the Asian Games semis on October 1
Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
Hollywood stars Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder among 100 arrested in NYC anti-Netanyahu protest
Police in New York arrested Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon, Emmy winner Hannah Einbinder, and over 100 other demonstrators during a civil disobedience sit-in organized by Jewish Voice for Peace outside the United Nations as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to address the General Assembly
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