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Pakistan approves interest-free Hajj savings plan to ease pilgrimage costs

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Pakistan says ‘reckless’ Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia endanger regional peace

Pakistani envoy’s comments come amid increasing attacks by Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia
Islamabad calls for protection of Yemeni civilians, unhindered access to humanitarian supplies

videoBy Iqra Hussain · 10 October 2026

Pakistan approves interest-free Hajj savings plan to ease pilgrimage costs

The initiative is to help intending pilgrims plan their finances in advance and systematically
Government has given relevant institutions two months to draft rules for proposed scheme

By Waseem Abbasi · 10 October 2026

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Gulf investors take 60% share of foreign inflows into Pakistan government debt

Share rises from 56% last fiscal year as UAE buying of longer-term bonds jumps amid US-Iran war
Analyst says move into longer-term debt may signal greater commitment, warns flows can reverse quickly

By Ismail Dilawar · 9 October 2026

Prominent Pakistani meat exporter’s sales decline by over 11 percent due to US-Iran conflict

By Ismail Dilawar · 10 October 2026

Pakistan says flights to Kingdom continuing ‘as usual’ after PIA suspends Riyadh operations

By Arab News Pakistan · 10 October 2026

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Pakistan presses ahead with fuel subsidy scheme despite IMF call to phase it out

Ishaq Dar chairs meeting to review fuel relief program’s implementation, targeting mechanisms
Government has allocated Rs75 billion for scheme expected to cost up to Rs30 billion monthly

By Arab News Pakistan · 9 October 2026

Karachi faces possible power cuts as US-Iran conflict disrupts gas supplies

By Ismail Dilawar · 9 October 2026

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Sahibzada Farhan leads Pakistan to T20 win over Sri Lanka

By AFP · 9 October 2026

Israeli strikes kill five people in Gaza, medics say

Four people were killed near Panda Mall in Gaza City, and one individual died in the Tuffah neighborhood due to separate Israeli attacks
The Israeli military claims the strikes targeted militants, but did not provide further details

By Reuters · 10 October 2026

Rights group says paramilitary drone strike in Sudan killed 41 near Ethiopian border

By AP · 10 October 2026

Trump lifts decades-old restrictions on flights between Lebanon and the US

By Asharq · 10 October 2026

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Indonesian company signs 20-year deal to operate aviation maintenance facility in Oman

Agreement covers heavy maintenance, transfer of knowledge, periodic inspection services
Oman wants to transform Muscat into an integrated regional hub for aviation maintenance

By Sheany Yasuko Lai · 10 October 2026

Putin told Trump about Iran's position on peace deal: Kremlin

By Reuters · 10 October 2026

Eight killed including 3 children in Russian strikes: Ukrainian authorities

By AFP · 10 October 2026

Saudi weekly consumer spending surges 23% to $4.4bn on education outlays

Saudi Arabia's consumer spending surged 23.4% to SR16.51 billion ($4.4 billion) for the week ending October 3, primarily driven by a 142.8% increase in education-related expenditures due to the new academic year. Other sectors also saw growth, with food and beverage spending up 41% and transportation by 27.8%, while spending in hotels declined by 9.8%.
Saudi Arabia's consumer spending surged 23.4% to SR16.51 billion ($4.4 billion) for the week ending October 3, primarily driven by a 142.8% increase in education-related expenditures due to the new academic year. Other sectors also saw growth, with food and beverage spending up 41% and transportation by 27.8%, while spending in hotels declined by 9.8%.

By Miguel Hadchity · 9 October 2026

Central Riyadh flexible office occupancy nears 90% as international firms drive demand: JLL

By Arab News · 9 October 2026

Saudi Arabia’s construction activity expands for 5th month in September

By Arab News · 9 October 2026

Islamabad Talks

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

The deal sought to halt military operations and create a pathway toward a broader US-Iran settlement
Efforts at UN gathering of world leaders in New York offer some optimism of progress toward a solution

By Iqra Hussain · 26 September 2026

Pakistan calls claims army chief recently visited Iran as Trump envoy ‘factually incorrect’

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Pakistan urges dialogue, de-escalation in talks with Iran as fighting with US intensifies

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Highlights from new-media showcase ‘Continuum ’26’ in Diriyah

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