Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey agree to continue security talks after Tehran huddle
Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey agree to continue security talks after their first four-way meeting in Tehran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.
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Spotlight
Pakistan develops private equity framework to mobilize domestic capital
Finance Minister Aurangzeb chaired the third meeting on Pakistan’s private equity framework, reviewing tax proposals and plans to mobilize domestic capital
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South Africa’s gang wars and the Pakistan connection
Nukta’s investigation uncovers alleged links between Karachi’s underworld and South Africa’s gang wars, exposing cross-border networks of drugs, illegal weapons, and organised crime
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Pakistan to distribute 500,000 Chromebooks to students in two years
PM Shehbaz Sharif launched the Youth Chromebook Scheme in Islamabad, with 500,000 devices to be awarded on merit to expand digital education nationwide.
Oct 25, 2026
Oct 25, 2026
Shorts
UAE capital markets stay resilient as licensed firms rise 43%
UAE capital markets stayed resilient as CMA-licensed firms rose 43% in nine months of 2026. See the figures on trading, funds, penalties and new rules.
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Number plate CC44 sells for Dh6.72 million at Dubai auction
Number plate CC44 fetched Dh6.72 million at Dubai’s 121st RTA auction, which raised Dh65.721 million. See which other plates sold and how much they made.
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Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami threatens Islamabad march over petroleum levy
JI Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman threatens an Islamabad march in mid-November unless the government abolishes the petroleum levy and provides relief from rising living costs.
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Gul Ahmed approves 43.75-acre land acquisition, wind and solar projects
Textile manufacturer plans five additional industrial plots in Nooriabad alongside a 7.5 MW wind turbine, up to 6 MW of solar power and battery storage
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Tiger Shroff shooting: Three suspects held after Mumbai attack, police say
Three suspects detained in Rajasthan after gunmen opened fire as he left a Mumbai event. Police say the Bollywood actor is safe.
Oct 19, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
Mourinho sends LaLiga title warning as Real Madrid expose Barcelona’s fatigue
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to hand Madrid their first league victory over Barcelona this season, ending the Catalans’ unbeaten start after 10 matches
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McCullum believes England can learn from Shadab's knock
Shadab Khan’s unbeaten 113, supported by Haris Rauf in a decisive last-wicket partnership, turned the contest around and condemned England to another disappointing loss
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Sahibzada Farhan replaces Saim Ayub in Pakistan’s squad for remainder of ODI tri-series
Saim had struggled to make an impact in the series, managing just 21 runs across his first three matches
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Makkah Pact nations set for historic first meeting in Iran amid escalating Saudi security crisis
Official Makkah pact members Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan hold historic first high-level talks with Iran as Houthi missile strikes escalate
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