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Pakistan seeks alternative LNG supplies, braces for winter shortages amid Qatar force majeure

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Pakistan military confirms deployment of forces to Saudi Arabia under Makkah pact

The confirmation comes days after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye agreed to provide designated forces under the pact
It follows repeated drone and missile attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militia against the Kingdom in recent weeks

videoBy KASHIF IMRAN · 7 October 2026

Pakistan seeks alternative LNG supplies, braces for winter shortages amid Qatar force majeure

QatarEnergy, a major supplier under Pakistan’s long-term agreements, has extended force majeure on deliveries till Nov. 5
Islamabad also using diplomatic channels with Qatar, Iran and US to facilitate Qatari shipments through Hormuz, official says

By Waseem Abbasi · 7 October 2026

Pakistan sets new benchmark for taxing social media creators

FBR values monetized YouTube content at Rs195 per 1,000 views for tax purposes
Free products and gifts count as income, creators can deduct up to 30 percent in expenses

By Waseem Abbasi · 7 October 2026

On Pakistan visit, UN chief warns of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Palestinian territory

By Iqra Hussain · 8 October 2026

Government open to talks but opposition can’t force it into accepting demands — Pakistan PM’s aide

By KASHIF IMRAN · 7 October 2026

Middle East

Protests in major Turkish city after mayor defects to Erdogan party

Tugay's move represents a symbolic victory for Erdogan, who aims to exert control over the historically opposition-held city
The defection has led to the resignation of around a dozen cultural figures in protest, highlighting local dissent

By AFP · 8 October 2026

Jordanian and US military chiefs discuss security cooperation

By Arab News · 8 October 2026

Can parliamentary upheaval in Libya break the country’s political deadlock?

By GABRIELE MALVISI · 8 October 2026

World

EU trade chief seeks to dial down China tensions

Europe's dependency on Chinese rare earth minerals poses a challenge in managing trade relations without escalation
France and Germany have proposed a quick-response mechanism for the EU to address trade aggression from China

By AFP · 8 October 2026

US teen charged over alleged Daesh-inspired mall shooting plot

By AFP · 8 October 2026

Workers allegedly exploited while building US consulate in Milan sign deals for record payout

By AP · 8 October 2026

Business

Closing Bell: Saudi Arabia’s main index edges lower to close at 10,542

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index closed down 0.45% at 10,542.23, losing 47.72 points on Wednesday.
Trading volume reached approximately 180 million shares, valued at over SR2.91 billion ($776 million), with 90 stocks rising and 169 falling.

By Arab News · 7 October 2026

GCC advances 20 joint industrial investments at Bahrain forum

By Arab News · 7 October 2026

Egypt’s net international reserves rise to record $57.35bn in September

By Arab News · 7 October 2026

Islamabad Memorandum

Islamabad Talks

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’

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