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Foreign agency’s alert helps Pakistan rescue girl from international online abuse network

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia join European powers for Istanbul talks on regional crises

Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye, UK, France, Germany to meet in Istanbul today
Meeting takes place amid heightened tensions due to US-Iran war, Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia

By Shahjahan Khurram · 23 October 2026

Foreign agency’s alert helps Pakistan rescue girl from international online abuse network

14-year-old was coerced into killing her pet cat and threatened with exposure of her photos unless she harmed herself
Alert from foreign investigative agency led Pakistani authorities to trace her Internet connection to Karachi household

By NAIMAT KHAN · 23 October 2026

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Saudi developers court Pakistani buyers at Lahore property exhibition

Three-day event showcases projects near Makkah and Madinah as Kingdom expands foreign ownership
Developers promote residential units, while Pakistani organizers seek investment in projects at home

By Farheen Ale Syed · 22 October 2026

New detention powers in northwest Pakistan raise fears of political misuse

By NAIMAT KHAN · 23 October 2026

Coalition air defenses down missile bound for Riyadh amid ongoing Houthi attacks

By Arab News · 23 October 2026

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Pakistan PM, Maldivian president agree to pursue direct air, sea links to boost trade

Maldives’ national airline plans direct Malé–Karachi flights as Sharif orders aviation feasibility study
Pakistan to send business delegation to Maldives within a week to pursue $200 million trade target

By UROOSA JADOON · 22 October 2026

Four police officers, two militants killed in northwest Pakistan gunbattle

By REHMAT MEHSUD · 22 October 2026

Pakistan warns pilgrims visiting Iran, Iraq to verify flights, prepare for cancelations

By Arab News Pakistan · 22 October 2026

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Saudi medical charity Al-Balsam performs 112 heart-related surgeries in 6 days in Nigeria

Volunteer mission, supervised by Saudi aid agency KSrelief, carries out heart-valve replacements and repairs, coronary artery bypasses and other complex surgeries between Oct. 13 and 18
The medical team included 10 Saudi volunteers and 35 Nigerian professionals working at Nizamiye and Zenith hospitals

By Arab News · 23 October 2026

Saudi, UAE diplomats review Sudan efforts at Geneva talks

By Arab News · 23 October 2026

Houthi claims about tribal gathering threats are ‘completely baseless,’ coalition says

By Arab News · 23 October 2026

BBC investigation claims systematic RSF attacks on El-Fasher’s hospitals

Between April 2023 and October 2025, 55 medical workers were killed, 120 injured, and 10 disappeared or abducted, illustrating a systematic assault on the healthcare system
The Teaching Hospital in El-Fasher closed in April 2023, with medical services subsequently moved to South Hospital, which endured multiple attacks, ultimately forcing its closure as well

By Arab News · 23 October 2026

Israeli military says killed two after West Bank shooting

By Reuters · 23 October 2026

UAE says tanker oil spill affects beaches in Umm Al-Quwain

By Reuters · 23 October 2026

South Korea proposes holding border talks with North

The proposal was made by Kim Hong-cheol, South Korea’s deputy defense minister, aiming to prevent accidental clashes and improve military communication lines
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong indicated the country has moved troops into firing positions along the border, further inflaming the situation

By AFP · 23 October 2026

Four in five immigrants deported under Trump 2.0 have no criminal record, study finds

By Arab News · 23 October 2026

Venezuelans call for elections in first national protest in nearly two years

By Arab News Pakistan · 23 October 2026

Oil little changed as supply concern lingers amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Brent crude futures were down 21 cents at $112.96 per barrel, while WTI crude was down 27 cents at $98.12.
In Libya, production has decreased due to the shutdown of a key oil pipeline valve, impacting the Hamada and Tahara oilfields

By Reuters · 23 October 2026

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From war shock to comeback: IMF maps Gulf recovery

By Arab News Pakistan · 22 October 2026

Qatari business leaders, French minister explore industrial partnerships

By Arab News · 22 October 2026

Trump says LeBron James disrespected US during national anthem

Donald Trump: LeBron James ‌should apologize to all of those Great American Warriors and Heroes who died ‌for the American Flag, and all that our Country stands for!
Clip Trump shared showed James standing in line with the members of the Philadelphia 76ers, swinging his arms in a warmup-type stretch and performing basketball shooting movements

By Arab News Pakistan · 22 October 2026

Ethiopia’s Aga handed six-year doping ban, AIU says

By Arab News Pakistan · 22 October 2026

Greek basketball chief, top referee questioned in match-fixing probe

By Arab News Pakistan · 22 October 2026

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

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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

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