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Conflict & Security · Middle EastPakistan Pledges Military Support for Saudi Arabia Against Houthis
Pakistan's defense minister stated the country will use all available means to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This commitment comes under a new mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, signed on August 7.
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Conflict & SecurityThree traffic police killed in Pakistan gun attack
Three traffic police officers were killed and three others injured in an attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The incident occurred in Wazirabad Bazaar, Tank district, when gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on a police vehicle. No group has claimed responsibility, but police suspect militants.
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Science & Tech · ChinaTwo Pakistani pilots train for China's Tiangong space station mission
Two Pakistani pilots are undergoing intensive training in China for a potential mission to the Tiangong space station. The selection of one astronaut is expected in late 2026, marking a significant step in Pakistan's space exploration efforts and broader cooperation with Beijing.
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Politics · Asia-PacificPakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif walks away from questions on Hafiz Saeed
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was questioned by journalists at the UN headquarters in New York regarding Hafiz Saeed and alleged support for terrorists. He did not respond to the inquiries and walked away.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastNauman Mahmood appointed first Secretary General of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
Pakistan has appointed Lieutenant General (retd) Nauman Mahmood as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA). The General Secretariat of the alliance will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Politics · UkraineTrump claims he ended India-Pakistan war at UNGA
Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he helped end the India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025. He also stated that Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked him for saving lives and called Sharif a 'terrific man'.
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Conflict & SecurityPakistani airstrike kills at least three in Afghanistan's Kunar province
At least three people were killed and several more injured in a Pakistani airstrike on Afghanistan's Kunar province. Tolo News cited a provincial official for the casualty figures, while other reports mentioned an unnamed source and a specific civilian home being targeted.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificSuicide bombing at Kohat police headquarters kills at least 20, injures dozens
A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle bomb at a mosque within Kohat’s police headquarters on 18 September 2026. At least 20‑21 people died, most of them police officers, and dozens were injured. President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack and Saudi Arabia expressed solidarity with Pakistan.
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Politics · United StatesUS names India, China, Pakistan on drug transit and production list
The US has named India, China, and Pakistan among 23 countries designated as major drug transit or illicit drug-producing nations for fiscal year 2027. The determination acknowledges India's efforts to combat opium cultivation but identifies Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, and Colombia as having failed counternarcotics obligations.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTurkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan prepare roadmap for defence pact expansion
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are developing a plan for other countries to join their joint defence pact, signed on August 7. Six to seven Muslim-majority nations have reportedly shown interest in becoming members of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.
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Conflict & Security · ChinaPakistan sought Chinese satellite images of Operation Sindoor strikes, ex-CDS says
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan revealed Pakistan's attempts to use Chinese commercial satellite imagery to find evidence of successful strikes during Operation Sindoor. He stated these efforts failed, as obtaining such imagery involves contracts and waiting periods, and Pakistan could not confirm any targets were hit.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastPakistan Army Chief Munir and Iran FM Discuss Regional Issues
Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir spoke with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about regional developments. Munir is expected to visit Tehran shortly, continuing Pakistan's mediation efforts between the US and Iran, whose direct talks have stalled.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Mecca defence pact as Trump hails agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August, pledging that an attack on one would be treated as an attack on all. US President Donald Trump welcomed the pact on Truth Social, describing it as a major move toward collective security in the Middle East.
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