Pakistan
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Pakistan's Drone Deal With Powerus Raises Questions Over Trump Family Links
Originals | Sep 18, 2026, 04:37 PM ISTUS drone company Powerus signed an agreement with the Pakistan Army covering an initial order for unmanned aerial systems. But the deal has attracted attention because of links to Donald Trump's family.
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Pakistan bans foreign travel for officials, vehicle purchase in austerity measures amid rising costs
World | Sep 17, 2026, 08:54 PM ISTThe measures come as Pakistan grapples with another rise in fuel prices amid disruptions to global energy supplies stemming from the Iran conflict and restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Pakistan to join Saudi-Houthi conflict? Khawaja Asif says ready to fulfil Mecca Pact obligations
World | Sep 17, 2026, 07:31 PM ISTThe Makkah, or Mecca, Agreement was signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey on August 7. It contains a collective defence clause under which an attack on any one of the three countries would be considered an attack on all, similar to the principle enshrined in NATO.
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12 FIRs registered against Shahzad Bhatti Network, hand grenades recovered from arrested accused
India | Sep 17, 2026, 02:54 PM ISTAccording to the investigation, besides Shahzad Bhatti, the names of criminals in Pakistan like Dawood Ibrahim, Munna Jhingara and Ajmal Gurjar are being used to influence the youth..
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Speed News: Pakistan Navy Ship Collides With Indian Navy Vessel; MEA Summons Top Envoy
Originals | Sep 16, 2026, 07:06 PM ISTA Pakistan naval ship collided with an Indian Navy vessel, following which the MEA summoned Pakistan's top envoy. PM Modi's school friend also got his land back from a firm linked to a BJP MLA. Watch all the latest headlines in today's speed news.
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Pakistan considers smart lockdown as diesel prices reach above Rs 415 per litre
Business | Sep 16, 2026, 05:05 PM ISTAccording to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division on Tuesday night, the government has increased the price of petrol by Rs 4.10 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 6.41 per litre.
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Pakistan condemns 'dastardly and heinous' attempted drone attack on Mecca, but doesn't name Houthis
World | Sep 16, 2026, 02:39 PM ISTSeveral areas along Saudi Arabia's western coast, including the holy city of Mecca, were placed on security alert after Saudi authorities said their air defences had intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of the city.
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Pakistan naval ship collides with Indian Navy vessel in Arabian Sea, MEA summons Islamabad's envoy
India | Sep 16, 2026, 02:25 PM ISTIndia summoned Pakistan's Charge d'Affaires on Wednesday and lodged a strong protest after Pakistani and Indian naval units collided in international waters. The MEA described the Pakistani conduct as "unacceptable and unprofessional".
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Dumped by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia now turns to Israel for help in fighting Houthis: Report
World | Sep 15, 2026, 08:02 PM ISTThe Iran-backed Houthi rebels have stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia over the past few weeks, attacking crucial oil pipelines and civilian structures such as mosques near the border with Yemen.
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Pakistan hikes bounty on Jaish chief Masood Azhar to PKR 70 lakh in bid to avoid FATF grey list
World | Sep 14, 2026, 04:36 PM ISTDespite Pakistan's repeated claims since 2021 that Azhar is hiding in Afghanistan, technical analysis by Indian intelligence agencies over the past six months has indicated that he is currently hiding in Nawabshah, Sindh province, Pakistan.
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Terrorist hideouts destroyed in Operation Sindoor being rebuilt in PoK, fresh visuals emerge
World | Sep 14, 2026, 11:16 AM ISTThe resurfacing of these bases is an indication that the attempt to re-erect the terrorist structure in Pakistan continues.
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'A defensive alliance': Pakistan's swift U-turn on Mecca pact after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
World | Sep 10, 2026, 09:07 PM ISTPakistan has made U-turn and ruled out the possibility of attacking the Houthis in Yemen in response to their attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating that the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' is a 'defensive alliance' aimed at ensuring regional stability through deterrence.
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Pakistan rattled by Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, issues stern warning to Iran
World | Sep 10, 2026, 12:04 PM ISTPakistan has warned Iran following attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, urging Tehran to rein in the group while citing its defence agreement with Riyadh. The warning comes amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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From 'mediator' to 'tightrope': Pakistan's big admission as US-Iran conflict escalates
World | Sep 09, 2026, 05:42 PM ISTPakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif described Islamabad’s position amid escalating US-Iran tensions as a “tightrope walk” due to its close ties with both Iran and the Gulf countries. He said Pakistan was seeking to mediate between Washington and Tehran but faced difficult choices.
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Maryam Nawaz says Pakistan's Punjab faces more threats from adjoining provinces than neighbours
World | Sep 06, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTPakistan has witnessed a surge in terror activities, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces in the past few years, both adjoining provinces of Punjab. It also shares a border with India.
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Panic in Pakistan, emergency meet called as Indian Air Force issues NOTAM for 17-day combat exercise
India | Sep 04, 2026, 12:32 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force will hold combat drills over the Rajasthan airspace from September 21 to October 7. The exercise has reportedly prompted heightened vigilance in Pakistan, with its defence authorities reviewing the notification and monitoring Indian military activities.
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'Reprehensible act of vandalism': India condemns demolition of 100-year-old Hindu temple in Pakistan
India | Sep 02, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTMinistry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed deep concern over the incident at village Siraj in Pakistan's Narowal district, criticising local authorities for failing to protect the century-old place of worship.
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Vlogger says Pakistani five-star hotels 'nowhere near the standard' of their Indian counterparts
Travel | Sep 02, 2026, 08:16 PM ISTTravel vlogger Harry Jaggard compared his stays at Mumbai's Taj Palace and Karachi's Pearl Continental, praising India's five-star hospitality and saying it matches luxury standards he has experienced in Dubai and the UK. He also spoke about India's rising wealth and growing middle class.
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'Driverless' car loses control before crashing into police van in Islamabad, video goes viral
offbeat | Sep 02, 2026, 04:14 PM ISTA purported driverless car demonstration in Islamabad took an unexpected turn when the vehicle suddenly changed course and crashed into a parked police van. The incident, blamed on an internet disruption, quickly went viral as social media users reacted with jokes and disbelief.
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Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi get relief as Pakistan HC bars solitary confinement
World | Sep 01, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTThe 73-year-old cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, are currently detained at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, serving lengthy prison sentences in corruption and related cases.