Turkiye’s parliament ratifies Mecca defence agreement
Parliament’s approval lays the groundwork for further Turkish involvement in Saudi Arabia’s conflict with the Houthis.
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Will players in the Gulf establish a new security framework?
Officials from Riyadh, Islamabad, Ankara and Tehran met in Iran.
Published On 27 Oct 2026
Could US midterms reshape Pakistan’s relationship with Washington?
Pakistan has gained diplomatic visibility under Trump, but analysts question how much the relationship has delivered.
Mecca defence alliance members in Tehran to defuse Iran-US, Yemen tensions
Countering Houthi advances in Yemen will be a major focus for Saudi Arabia and its allies in Tehran.
Has Pakistan reopened its border with Iran for trade?
Traders say some exports are crossing border after a weeklong halt, but Tehran says its cargo is not getting through.
‘Absolute cinema’: Shadab Khan’s heroics praised as Pakistan beat England
Pakistan came back from 154-9 to beat England by one wicket, thanks to a historic innings by all-rounder Shadab Khan.
Pakistan drops Shan, brings in batting talent for Sri Lanka Tests
Ali Usman has also been recalled to the Test team after being sent home from the England tour.
Keeping Madhubala alive: The fight for Karachi’s captive elephants
Karachi’s last two African elephants remain in captivity. Their sisters are already dead. Will they survive?
![October 10, 2026 - Karachi, Pakistan - Welfare Check on elephant Madhubala at the new enclosure in Karachi Safari Park, Pakistan [Courtesy Four Paws]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/VIER-PFOTEN_2026-10-13_00234-1792664877.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Can Pakistan save the last two of its four captive African elephants?
Of four elephants brought to Pakistan in 2009, two have died. Now, two others are ill, raising welfare concerns.
Published On 22 Oct 2026
Sri Lanka beat England to overcome Harry Brook hitting fastest 200 in ODIs
England captain Brook hits 202 in record ODI time, but Sri Lanka hit a six to win by two wickets with one ball to spare.
From: NewsFeed
Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia sign ‘Badr’ defence pact
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports on the ‘Badr’ Memorandum of Understanding.
Published On 21 Oct 2026
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