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India restores diplomatic courtesy with Turkey as MEA official attends national day event in Delhi

Alpana Dubey JS (Southern Europe) attended Turkish national day celebration Thursday as chief guest. Miffed over Turkish support to Pakistan following Op Sindoor, MEA had sent no official…

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How Chinese Investments in Afghanistan Are Aiding the Taliban—and Hurting the People

China has expanded its commercial ties with Afghanistan in the mining and construction sectors, with little regard for the well-being of residents impacted by its projects. The post…

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Pakistan reopens airspace to Taiwan’s major airlines

Pakistan has reversed its decision to close its airspace to Taiwanese airlines, allowing them to resume flights over the country. The move follows restrictions introduced in line with…

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ICC penalises Haris Rauf for code of conduct violation in England match

ICC reprimands and fines Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf 20% of his match fee for an on-field altercation in Lahore. England was also penalized for a slow over-rate.

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Petrol price falls to Rs376.06, diesel rises to Rs398.07 per litre from Oct 28

The Petroleum Division said petrol will become cheaper by Rs3.19 per litre, while high-speed diesel will cost Rs2.25 more after Ogra revised rates under the federal petroleum pricing…

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CDA Chairman Directs Improvements to Faisal Mosque Facilities and Surroundings

During a review of renovation and beautification work, Sohail Ashraf ordered repairs, better sanitation, public conveniences, landscaping and maintenance while stressing preservation of the mosque’s architecture and timely…

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India To Host First SCO Civilisational Dialogue In Delhi, Pakistan Invited For November 20-22 Meet

India will host the inaugural Civilisational Dialogue Forum under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on November 20-22 in New Delhi. The forum will bring together representatives from the…

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Turkish parliament committee approves Makkah Agreement on joint defense with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia

'Agreement envisions integration rather than bloc-building in the region,' says Turkish deputy foreign minister

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Mecca pact: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan hold talks with Iran to prevent fresh escalation

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met Iranian leaders in Tehran to prevent the Middle East conflict from escalating further. The talks came as Yemen’s Houthi…

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Regional Envoys Meet in Iran in Bid to Avert Return to War

Top officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey met with Iranian leaders on Monday.

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan in talks with Iran to stop war

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks with Iran in Tehran on Monday in an attempt to stop the Middle East war from reigniting. Officials…

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Pakistan burdens public again as govt hikes petrol price by Rs 1.54, diesel by Rs 2.16 per litre

The Pakistan government has announced a fresh hike in petroleum prices, raising petrol by PKR 1.54 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by PKR 2.16 per litre, Dawn…

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Iran says 4-nation talks back regional security free of outside interference

Talks with senior officials from Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan created a new, positive atmosphere, says secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council

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Saudi Arabia and allies travel to Iran for talks on ending Houthi attacks, wider war

Top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan — who make up the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement — are in Iran on Monday in a bid to de-escalate…

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Iranian Prez calls for regional unity as he meets officials from Makkah pact countries

Islamabad/Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday called for “regional unity” as he met top defence officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan in Tehran to discuss the…

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Iran sets meeting with Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan officials

TEHRAN — An Iranian official said on Monday that senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will visit Tehran for talks over regional security, without specifying when…

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Pakistan, Iran, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia Agree to Continue Talks on Regional Security

Pakistan, Iran, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia have agreed to maintain diplomatic dialogue and strengthen cooperation on regional peace and security following a four-country meeting in Tehran on Monday.

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Asif Khaliq Opens Third Arshad Chaiwala Café In London

LONDON: Pakistan’s internationally famous tea seller-turned-entrepreneur Arshad Khan, popularly known as the blue-eyed Chaiwala, is expanding his café business in Britain with the opening of a third outlet…

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Mecca pact countries hold talks in Iran as Houthis launch more attacks

The meeting, requested by Pakistan, opened in Tehran and focused on 'regional cooperation, the US-Israeli aggression against Iran and its consequences'

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Saudi defense pact members meet in Iran amid new Houthi attacks

Top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday in a bid to de-escalate the Middle East conflict, as Yemen's Houthis launched…

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Senior Saudi, Pakistani, Turkish officials in Tehran security talks

High-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye were in Tehran on Monday for talks with Iranian authorities aimed at averting renewed fighting between Iran and Israel and…

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Pakistan’s Escape Velocity: Why Freedom Matters

There’s no place like home, but when people return to Pakistan from a trip to Europe, or anywhere in the western world, they wax nostalgic about the quality…

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan test new defense pact with high-stakes Iran talks - analysis

The test in Tehran is whether the countries can come away with something practical. Skeptics about the pact's members have argued that the three countries are not making…

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Pakistan raises key interest rate to 12% amid high energy costs

The State Bank of Pakistan raises its rate by 50 basis points as the Middle East conflict keeps energy prices high.

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What is Indonesia doing in the Badr Pact with Pakistan, Turkey and Qatar?

Indonesia’s participation in the Badr Memorandum of Understanding with Turkey, Pakistan, and Qatar raises a larger question about President Prabowo Subianto’s foreign policy

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Delegations meet in Iran with Middle East on edge over potential for renewed fighting

Officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey met in Tehran on Monday to avert a wider war between Iran, Israel and the United States.

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Iran says Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani officials to visit Tehran for security talks

Iran says officials from Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan to visit Tehran for security talks

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Mecca Pact: Pakistan, Saudi, Turkey Leaders Set For Tehran Talks Amid Regional Tensions

The meeting is expected to be held between Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir, Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Turkey's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin.

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