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The reported switch of aircraft for US President Donald Trump after the NATO summit in Ankara has sparked a wider debate over Trump's Air Force One switch, presidential security, operational secrecy and government transparency. The
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Rising tension in the Gulf region poses broader security and economic threats, while Pakistan Gulf diplomacy has intensified as Islamabad seeks dialogue, regional stability and safer maritime routes. Islamabad is exploring contacts with Iran, Saudi
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The killing of three Pakistani nationals in a Houthi attack on a commercial ship in the Red Sea has brought a serious human dimension to the Pakistan Red Sea vessel attack, adding to an already
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The reported secret departure of US President Donald Trump from the NATO summit in Ankara has highlighted the increasingly complex security environment confronting the United States and its allies. The unusual operation reportedly involved a
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President Asif Ali Zardari on August 11, 2026, approved the appointment of 19 additional judges to Pakistan’s high courts, with President Zardari ending a weeks-long deadlock over the appointments. The decision also confirmed five other
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The Balochistan housing fund program was intended to deliver resilient housing through a community-led, owner-driven approach. The restructuring, therefore, is a key test for Pakistan on how to ensure international reconstruction financing reaches vulnerable communities
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Pakistan has defined the scope of the newly signed Pakistan Makkah Accord with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, saying that the trilateral arrangement is a purely defensive framework to bolster collective security and regional stability. The
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The dialogue gives Islamabad another chance to reiterate its regional priorities while strengthening Pakistan Canada relations and furthering bilateral ties with Ottawa. The talks follow Anand’s visit to Islamabad in July 2026, when the two
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Pakistan has rejected Pakistan Afghan weapons claims made by the Afghan Taliban, which alleged that arms are being smuggled from Pakistan into Afghanistan for subversive activities, calling the allegations baseless and inconsistent with the security
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Pakistan is ready to build on its regional security partnerships with a new trilateral defence agreement, known as the Pakistan Saudi Türkiye defence pact, with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye to enhance strategic coordination and regional
