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Pakistan seals major arteries in capital ahead of opposition protests

Pakistan says ‘situation has arrived’ for Makkah defense pact to be implemented

Pakistan defense minister’s statement comes in response to attempted Houthi attack on Makkah
Khawaja Asif says Islamabad considers defending Two Holy Mosques as its “religious obligation”

By Arab News Pakistan · 17 September 2026

Pakistan seals major arteries in capital ahead of opposition protests

Major arteries leading to the Red Zone in Islamabad sealed off with shipping containers
Jamaat-e-Islami, ex-PM Khan’s PTI parties plan to march to capital on Sept. 20 and 27, respectively

By NAIMAT KHAN · 17 September 2026

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Pakistan working with Saudi Arabia to develop integrated national health records — minister

Health Minister Mustafa Kamal says Pakistan wants to replicate Kingdom’s unified medical record system
First phase of Saudi-funded King Salman Hospital in Islamabad will be completed within 18–24 months

By Waseem Abbasi · 17 September 2026

US drone maker Powerus signs Pakistan Army MOU, gets initial order

By Reuters · 17 September 2026

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Small loans, bigger ambitions: Pakistani women turn to microfinance to build businesses

By Ismail Dilawar · 17 September 2026

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Quetta tea cafes bring late-night buzz to Pakistan’s sleepy capital

Pashtun-run teashops originating in Balochistan have spread across Pakistani cities over past two decades
Cheap chai, parathas and late hours offer Islamabad residents an increasingly popular place to socialize

By NAIMAT KHAN · 16 September 2026

‘Open for business’: Pakistan courts global investors at London Investment Roundtable

By Ismail Dilawar · 17 September 2026

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Nine medics facing criminal proceedings over Islamabad hospital fire that killed 14 newborns — minister

By Waseem Abbasi · 16 September 2026

Who is the upcoming American ambassador to Saudi Arabia?

President Trump nominated Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt as the new US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, succeeding Michael Ratney
Hunt, a former Army officer and Texas congressman, must receive Senate approval before assuming his post in Riyadh

By Arab News Pakistan · 17 September 2026

Saudi hospital performs first pediatric domino heart transplant in Middle East, Europe

By Arab News Pakistan · 17 September 2026

Saudi crown prince sends condolences after death of British PM’s father

By Arab News Pakistan · 17 September 2026

Israeli rights group accuses government of pursuing ‘elimination project’ in West Bank

The group's report highlights a significant intensification of Israeli policies since the current government took office in 2022, further escalated by the Gaza war in October 2023

By Arab News Pakistan · 17 September 2026

Three security personnel killed in southern Syria operation

By Arab News Pakistan · 17 September 2026

Lebanon’s Aoun to meet Macron as France hosts army support talks

By Arab News Pakistan · 17 September 2026

Oil prices extend losses as fears of Middle East supply disruptions ease

Oil prices continued to decline due to Saudi Arabia offering extra crude cargoes via Oman, alleviating supply disruption fears.
Brent crude futures fell 0.2% to $105.64 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures decreased 0.3% to $102.10.

By Arab News Pakistan · 17 September 2026

Riyadh forum to examine the forces reshaping Saudi Arabia, wider MENAT

By Arab News Pakistan · 16 September 2026

Saudi Arabia among fastest-improving economies on gender parity: WEF

By Arab News Pakistan · 16 September 2026

Macklemore, Robert Kraft pledge $3m in aid amid concert backlash

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