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Islamabad warns of further action if Afghan soil continues to be used for militancy in Pakistan

Field Marshal Asim Munir due in Tehran to attend Iran’s talks with Makkah pact members

The talks are first high-level contact between Iran, three-nation bloc since Saudi Arabia came under attacks by Yemen’s Houthis
Ministers from Makkah ‌pact countries this month agreed to ensure ‘rapid deployment’ of military forces, capabilities in Saudi Arabia

By NAIMAT KHAN · 26 October 2026

Islamabad warns of further action if Afghan soil continues to be used for militancy in Pakistan

The statement follows killing of two soldiers and six militants in an operation in Pakistan’s volatile northwest
Pakistan has carried out multiple strikes this year against what it said were militant targets in Afghanistan

By Arab News Pakistan · 26 October 2026

Pakistan says human smugglers exploiting Umrah journeys amid evolving routes to Europe

FIA official says two, three groups are intercepted weekly over attempts to misuse religious travel
Agency is testing a digital app to help passengers identify documentation problems before departure

By Sibte Hassan · 25 October 2026

Pakistani firms showcase tech solutions, explore partnerships at Chicago conference

By KASHIF IMRAN · 26 October 2026

Pakistan reopens Iran border crossing after week-long suspension— businessmen, customs agent

By SAADULLAH AKHTER · 25 October 2026

Pakistan

Pakistan busts child pornography ring, arrests suspected mastermind — official

This is the first time that a parent has been charged in Pakistan with producing sexual content involving their own offspring
The suspect, who belongs to the Gilgit-Baltistan region, used Telegram channels to trade explicit content in cryptocurrency

By NAIMAT KHAN · 25 October 2026

Saudi investors to finance ‘first-of-its-kind’ theme park in Islamabad — interior ministry

By NAIMAT KHAN · 25 October 2026

Pakistan achieves second place at military drone competition in Ankara

By Arab News Pakistan · 25 October 2026

World

Trump says Norwegian immigrants not welcome in the US because of Nobel snub

Trump added Norway to his list of “shit house” countries, including Haiti, Libya, Somalia and Yemen
“... I didn’t get the Nobel Prize ... So I don’t want anybody from Norway,” he said at a Republican campaign rally in Michigan

By Reuters · 26 October 2026

China’s Communist Party elite gather for governance talks

By AFP · 26 October 2026

Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Democratic Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed

By Reuters · 26 October 2026

Business

Saudi Arabia ranks first in GCC, 12th globally in 2026 pension index

Saudi Arabia ranked first in the GCC and 12th globally in the 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index, scoring 73.2 out of 100.
The Kingdom improved its ranking by 15 places since 2022, moving from 27th to 12th among 55 pension systems.

By Arab News Pakistan · 25 October 2026

Bahri orders 3 oil supertankers in $451m IMI deal

By Arab News · 25 October 2026

No shutdowns, no cancellations: Future Pipe’s Al-Busaidy sees more demand ahead

By Arab News Pakistan · 23 October 2026

Islamabad Memorandum

Islamabad Talks

Pakistan army chief holds talks with Iranian president in Tehran amid US tensions

Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit comes amid fears of a resumption of fighting between the US, Iran
Iranian official says discussions will also cover stalled negotiations between Tehran and Washington

By Arab News Pakistan · 20 October 2026

Iran tells US to honor Pakistan-brokered peace deal before expecting flexibility

UN chief hopeful of US, Iran return to Pakistan-brokered peace deal

Pakistan Afghanistan Conflict

Pakistan Afghanistan Conflict

Pakistan urges Afghan Taliban to stop militants from carrying out cross-border attacks

Ishaq Dar warns militant groups operating from Afghanistan could eventually threaten Taliban’s own rule
Pakistan says more than 2,800 militant attacks since January have killed or wounded around 3,000 people

By AP · 13 October 2026

Pakistan security forces kill 18 militants in operations in provinces bordering Afghanistan

Pakistan demands Afghan Taliban dismantle militant networks after deadly Kohat attack