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Says Türkiye will discuss Saudi Arabia attacks with Pakistan under Makkah defence pact framework Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. PHOTO: Anadolu Agency Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that the Makkah defence alliance involving Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia is at an advanced stage, with the establishment of its headquarters and deployment of … Read more
The attack on a mosque inside a police compound, killing at least two dozen people, is the latest example of the worsening violence near the Afghan border.
. A tense standstill has gripped Rawalpindi and Islamabad as the twin cities brace themselves for major protest demonstrations. Jamaat-e-Islami, farmers’ groups and PTI plan to demonstrate inside the capital, respectively demanding the removal of the petroleum development levy, agricultural relief, and the release of Imran Khan from jail. Labeling the moves as an attempt … Read more
[“This should not have happened and we will do better,” said Converse, which apologized for the ad. Critics said it depicted a Ku Klux Klan robe and a lynching.
[The prohibition on certain journalists was a major escalation in President Trump’s war on the media, and will probably face a legal challenge.
Singer says he relates to Hania’s expressiveness, wants more Pakistani women breaking into pop music Singer Asim Azhar described actor Hania Aamir as “an amazing artist” and termed her new song Pablo a “banger.” Discussing the track in a clip shared by the BBC Asian Network, Azhar noted that he related to Hania “with the expressiveness,” adding that he … Read more
AI is hailed for transforming industries, but insiders say once-theoretical doomsday risks are now tangible The words “AI Artificial Intelligence,” a keyboard and a robotic hand are shown in this illustration created on June 5, 2026. REUTERS For years, the race to build ever-more powerful artificial intelligence followed a well-worn Silicon Valley principle: move fast … Read more
[India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.
Filmmaker Abu Aleeha, credited in earlier promotion as the director of Mango Jutt, has said he walked away from the project over disagreements about its final edit, days after the film’s trailer dropped without his name in its visible credits. The trailer, featuring Faysal Quraishi, Hareem Farooq and Shamoon Abbasi, was released on Wednesday. In … Read more
Containers placed in Islamabad to seal the capital’s Red Zone as protesters are expected to head towards the federal capital following announcements by political parties. SCREENGRAB Four separate calls for long marches within seven days, from Sunday, September 20-27, have put the government, administration and police in a difficult situation, with authorities deciding to close … Read more