Iran’s FM discusses latest progress in diplomatic efforts with Pakistani, Saudi, Qatari counterparts
ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed in separate phone calls with his Pakistani, Saudi and Qatari counterparts the “latest progress” in diplomatic efforts aimed at establishing stability in the region, the Iranian foreign ministry said.
Security forces foil terrorists’ infiltration attempt in Kurram Sector
PESHAWAR – Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt by terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khwarij along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Shalozan Sector of Kurram, while the Afghan Taliban resorted to unprovoked firing.
Govt announces public holiday on November 9 to mark Iqbal Day
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has announced a public holiday across the country on Monday, November 9, 2026, to mark Allama Iqbal Day.
11 dead, 33 injured in bus-truck collision near Pakpattan
LAHORE – At least 11 people died and 33 others wounded seriously when a passenger bus bumped into truck near Pakpattan on Thursday.
Iran sentences activist to death over posts on X, says lawyer
TEHRAN – Iran’s judiciary has sentenced to death a man held in detention for almost two years over his posts on X and other social media, his lawyer and several rights groups say.
Turkey’s parliament set to ratify defense pact with Pakistan, KSA
ANKARA – Turkey’s parliament is set to ratify a defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan that includes a collective defence clause, committing NATO’s second-largest army to Riyadh’s defense as it faces attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.
US to end $4b in annual military aid to Israel by end of 2026: Trump
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that the United States will cease providing some $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel after the end of this year, in comments that reportedly caught Israeli security and financial officials off guard.
JUI-F condemns drone surveillance of Fazl’s residence
ISLAMABAD – Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal) on Tuesday strongly condemned the alleged drone surveillance of its chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s residence, describing it as a violation of the sanctity of his home, fundamental human rights and Islamic and traditional values.
Iran could use chemical weapons, Israel tells US, Gulf countries
DUBAI – Israel has shared with the US and Gulf countries intelligence that Iran is considering using chemical weapons against them, The New York Times reports.
Dar, JI delegation discuss fuel prices, measures to provide relief to public
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a meeting with a delegation of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), led by Liaquat Baloch, to discuss petroleum prices and measures to ease the economic burden on the public, particularly low-income households.
