R4+E3 meeting: Pakistan, European and Mideast diplomats to meet in Istanbul Friday
The first R4+E3 meeting in Istanbul brings Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Britain, France and Germany together to discuss Palestine, Yemen and Hormuz.
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Spotlight
Haider Ali claims silver in Asian Para Games discus throw thriller
Ali’s fifth attempt proved decisive, surpassing his earlier efforts of 51.63m, 56.51m, 54.98m and 53.65m before finishing with 54.45m.
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Pakistan, Maldives vow to boost trade, investment and climate cooperation
President Asif Ali Zardari and Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu agreed during high-level talks at Aiwan-e-Sadr to translate decades of political goodwill into enhanced trade, connectivity, and environmental cooperation
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Peshawar school roof collapse tragedy: 33 children dead, families demand answers
As investigations proceed, grieving parents are left with question that no inquiry can answer: can accountability bring back children they lost?
Oct 21, 2026
Oct 21, 2026
Shorts
UAE-led operation traces $39 billion in fraud-linked funds, arrests over 960
The UAE-led Operation Confrontation Ghost traced $39 billion in fraud-linked funds, stopped 123 million scam attempts and led to over 960 arrests in 30 countries.
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UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh enters race to lead United Nations
Lana Nusseibeh has announced her UN secretary-general bid after a UAE nomination. She pledges quiet diplomacy and would be the first woman to lead the UN.
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World Bank says reforms could triple Pakistan's per capita income by 2050
Ambitious changes to taxation, trade and investment policies could lift annual economic growth to as much as 6.9%, report says
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Oil climbs above $111 as Middle East attacks raise supply fears
Brent climbs to USD 111.64 a barrel after deadly attacks in Saudi Arabia, while US crude inventories fall more than expected
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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
England, Sri Lanka seek redemption as tri-series battle resumes in Rawalpindi
With Pakistan having won both opening matches, England and Sri Lanka cannot afford another setback if they hope to challenge for a place in the final
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Noor Zaman knocks out defending champion Gawad to reach Silicon Valley Open quarter-finals
The 22-year-old defeated Egypt’s world No. 4 and second seed 3-1 at Squash Zone in Redwood City
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Como stuns Manchester United as Bayern and Arsenal share spoils in Champions League
Nicolás Paz inspired Como with a goal and an assist, while Harry Kane extended his remarkable scoring streak before Declan Rice rescued a point for Arsenal with a late equaliser
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Iran’s Guards threaten to hit US bases if Hormuz escorts continue
Iran’s Guards threaten to hit US bases across the Middle East over Hormuz escorts, warning the conflict will extend to American bases in the region
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