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In a key reshuffle at the top of the Foreign Office, Pakistan has appointed senior career diplomat Asim Iftikhar Ahmad as the country’s next foreign secretary. It was approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and
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The Saudi Arabia security risks have become more significant, with reported impacts on Saudi energy facilities following the attacks. There were reports of fires at the Saudi Aramco Jizan refinery and other southern facilities, with
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The US Iran escalation moved to a more dangerous phase after direct attacks on oil tankers triggered fresh retaliation across the region. Brent crude prices climbed to $100 a barrel in September 2026 as fears
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Pakistan Railways reform has gained momentum as Pakistan Railways has approved a comprehensive strategic roadmap to modernise its operations, improve passenger services and strengthen the organisation’s financial sustainability. The plan is part of a wider
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The question of Pakistan new provinces has come to the fore again as policymakers and political leaders debate whether the current four-province setup can efficiently cope with a population of some 260 million. The discussion
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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment under the Pakistan Saudi defence pact, saying an attack on the kingdom could invoke the Mecca Defence Alliance. The declaration puts Pakistan’s long-standing strategic ties with Saudi
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Pakistan has approved a reduced security and transport allocation ahead of the Pakistan SCO Summit, formally known as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State Summit, to be held in Islamabad in
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TThe Economic Coordination Committee has approved a massive financial package for the purchase of armoured vehicles, a step closer to foolproof security arrangements for the upcoming Pakistan SCO Summit. The decision comes as the country
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Iran’s threat of Iran economic warfare against the United States has injected a major economic dimension into an already protracted Middle East conflict. The escalation follows 60 days of diplomatic negotiation that failed in August,
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Pakistan Air Force Day is celebrated every year in September to pay tribute to the valour, professionalism and sacrifices of the Pakistan Air Force. The event is associated with the 1965 war and is a
