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Pakistan school collapse inquiry blames owner, identifies official negligence

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss stronger defense cooperation amid regional tensions

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif meets Saudi ambassador in Islamabad to discuss bilateral cooperation
Meeting follows Tehran talks where Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Iran agreed to continue security dialogue

By Arab News Pakistan · 28 October 2026

Pakistan school collapse inquiry blames owner, identifies official negligence

Inquiry finds substandard construction materials were used at Peshawar school where 34 children and a teacher died
Governor orders legal review and strict action but statement names no officials facing disciplinary proceedings

By REHMAT MEHSUD · 28 October 2026

Pakistan LPG prices nearly double as Iran border disruptions freeze supplies

Iran border restrictions compound shortages with consumers facing rising cooking costs
Government says exploring alternative imports and relief measures for low-income families

By NAIMAT KHAN · 28 October 2026

Pakistan says Makkah defense pact plays ‘critical role’ in promoting lasting regional peace

By Arab News Pakistan · 28 October 2026

Pakistan imports wheat as food costs, US-Iran war fuel inflation

By Ismail Dilawar · 28 October 2026

Pakistan

Pakistani worker registrations for Qatar, Oman slow sharply as UAE intake rebounds

Nine-month figures indicate slower registration rates for Qatar and Oman while UAE nearly matches its full-year 2025 total
Recruiter cites regional tensions and restrictions, calls for stronger training to improve Pakistani workers’ competitiveness

By Waseem Abbasi · 28 October 2026

Pakistan says low social media compliance hampers fight against online extremism

By NAIMAT KHAN · 28 October 2026

Afghans compete for jobs, homes as millions return from Iran, Pakistan

By AFP · 28 October 2026

Middle East

Houthi attacks on Saudi airports raise question of war crimes, UN rights chief tells Arab News

High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk also urges whichever government takes power in Israel after this week’s election to ‘change course massively’
He raises ‘very serious concerns’ over destruction caused by Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, calls for ‘very robust follow-up and questions of accountability’

By Ephrem Kossaify · 29 October 2026

Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes kill 5

By AFP · 29 October 2026

Qatar’s PM offers condolences to Jordan after tragedy in Karak

By Arab News · 29 October 2026

World

Number of Ethiopians fleeing to Kenya jumps to 50,000 as clashes continue: UNHCR

The violence began on October 20, triggered by the raising of a Somali regional flag in the city of Moyale
Ethiopia is various armed conflicts, particularly in the Oromia, Amhara, and Tigray regions, amidst longstanding territorial disputes

By AFP · 29 October 2026

Italian PM slams ‘shameful’ release of alleged protest organizer

By AFP · 29 October 2026

Trump, Obama pound campaign trail in closing week of US midterm election

By Reuters · 29 October 2026

Business

Closing Bell: Saudi stock market rise gaining 0.37% to close above 10,000

Trading activity on Wednesday exceeded 348 million shares worth approximately SR5.22 billion ($1.39 billion), with 208 companies gaining and 55 declining.
BinDawood Holding Co. and Arabia Insurance Cooperative Co. both surged by 10 percent, while Miahona Co. rose by 9.91 percent.

By Arab News · 28 October 2026

Oman signs $790m in investment deals across industrial zones

By Arab News · 28 October 2026

Bahri’s quarterly profit jumps 891% as freight rates climb

By Arab News · 28 October 2026

Sport

From Valencia to Berlin: How Ali Al-Shahrani keeps rewriting the Saudi marathon record

The Saudi national team runner said he hopes his journey inspires a new generation of Saudi distance runners
The 43-year-old believes there is still time to close the gap to Olympic qualification

By Mohammed Fayad · 28 October 2026

Paris end Dubai Basketball’s EuroLeague winning streak

By Ali Khaled · 28 October 2026

Oscar Nauhaus appointed UAE Women’s National Team head coach

By Ali Khaled · 28 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