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Politics · IndiaPakistan Minister to Visit India for SCO Dialogue
Pakistan has nominated Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik to represent the country at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue in New Delhi from November 20-22. This visit is the first by a Pakistani minister to India in over three years.
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Climate · Middle EastPM Sharif Urges Grant Finance for Climate-Hit Nations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for grant-based financing for climate-affected countries at COP31 in Turkiye. He warned against 'weaponising water' and highlighted Pakistan's 2022 floods, which caused over $30 billion in losses, alongside its clean energy advancements.
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Conflict & SecurityMilitants kill 10 police officers in Pakistan ambush
Militants ambushed police vehicles in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing at least 10 officers. The attack occurred in Kohat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and involved an exchange of fire between security forces and the assailants. No group has yet claimed responsibility.
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Politics · IndiaTrump nominates Natalie Baker as US ambassador to Pakistan
US President Donald Trump has nominated Natalie Baker to be the next ambassador to Pakistan. Baker, currently serving as chargé d’affaires, must be confirmed by the Senate. If approved, she will be the first permanent ambassador since early 2025.
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Business & EconomySaudi and Pakistani investors launch private equity fund
A joint business council has launched a private equity fund with initial capital in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The fund will invest 75% of its capital in Pakistan and 25% in Saudi Arabia, targeting sectors like agriculture and manufacturing.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSoldier killed, 17 militants dead in Balochistan operations
Security forces killed 17 militants in two intelligence-based operations in Balochistan's Kachhi and Kharan districts on November 1, 2026. Sepoy Hikmatullah was martyred during the operations. The operations targeted terrorists described as Indian proxies and affiliates of Fitna al-Khawarij.
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Politics · Middle EastPakistan Closes Airspace to Taiwan Airlines
Pakistan has closed its airspace to all airlines from Taiwan, citing support for Beijing's 'One China' policy. This move, confirmed by Pakistan's Defence Minister, has led Taiwanese carriers to reroute flights, with some now using Russian airspace. Pakistan is reportedly the first country to implement such a ban.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran hosts Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani officials for regional security talks
Senior military, defence, and intelligence officials from Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan met in Tehran to discuss regional peace and security. The four countries agreed to continue their dialogue, a move seen as significant amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei says no enriched uranium will leave the country
Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, told visiting Pakistani army chief Asim Munir that no enriched nuclear material will be exported. He added that talks with the United States will not resume until seven U.S. conditions are met, while President Masoud Pezeshkian also rejected negotiations under U.S. pressure.
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Mecca Pact Members to Meet on Iran's Houthi Engagement Proposal
Members of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement will convene an emergency meeting in Riyadh next week to discuss Iran's proposal for political engagement with Yemen's Houthis. Saudi Arabia has accused the Houthis of targeting holy sites.
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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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