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Qatar, Saudi Arabia condemn attack on Pakistan-bound LNG tanker in Gulf waters

Pakistan says refineries agree to absorb $54 million monthly to avert Rs15 petrol hike

Pakistan minister says premium on petrol has risen from $5 from pre-war times to $20 per barrel
Information minister says over 15 million people have registered under PM’s fuel subsidy scheme

By UROOSA JADOON · 2 November 2026

Qatar, Saudi Arabia condemn attack on Pakistan-bound LNG tanker in Gulf waters

Pakistan negotiated with Iran to secure safe passage for the carrier before it was attacked, Bloomberg reported
Qatar says it reserves the right to take all necessary measures to protect its assets according to international law

By NAIMAT KHAN · 2 November 2026

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'Real people, real grief': Lahore film festival brings Palestinian tragedies to life

Simurgh International Film and Arts Festival in Lahore showcased eight films about life in Palestine
Viewers say films, characters help audience connect more emotionally to victims of genocide, tragedies

By Farheen Ale Syed · 2 November 2026

Pakistan senate panel chief accuses tax officials of collusion in $1.4 billion tax evasion probe

By NAIMAT KHAN · 2 November 2026

Tehran has shared with Qatari, Pakistani mediators two-day plan to reopen Hormuz — Iran FM

By Arab News Pakistan · 2 November 2026

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Pakistan won’t allow water to be used as ‘instrument of geopolitical pressure,’ official says

Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gillani says the Indus Waters Treaty with India remains binding
India last year announced that it was placing the World Bank-brokered agreement ‘in abeyance’

By Usama Iqbal Khawaja · 2 November 2026

IndiGo may fast-track overseas growth amid Pakistan ban, Middle East disruptions

By AFP · 2 November 2026

Pakistan fined for slow over rate in tri-series final

By AFP · 2 November 2026

Israel opposition bloc to meet Tuesday for first time to push PM pick: party

Israeli opposition leaders will meet for the first time on Tuesday to support Gadi Eisenkot as the next prime minister
This gathering follows a recent election that resulted in no majority for either Eisenkot's or Netanyahu's blocs

By AFP · 2 November 2026

Challenges Syrian refugees face in Lebanon form focus of talks in Damascus

By Arab News · 2 November 2026

Yemen army carries out 951 strikes on Houthi targets in 24 hours

By Arab News · 2 November 2026

UK govt faces legal challenge over antisemitism crackdown in schools

Good Law Project says controversial International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism risks stifling free speech
It comes after the National Education Union warned against creating ‘hierarchy of racism’

By Arab News · 2 November 2026

Uganda withdrawing troops from Somalia in blow to anti-extremist mission

By Arab News Pakistan · 2 November 2026

Spain deports African, Asian asylum seekers to Morocco amid rights group outcry

By Reuters · 2 November 2026

Closing Bell: Saudi stock market advances 0.45% to close at 9,883

Trading volume reached approximately 199.8 million shares valued at over SR3.55 billion ($948 million).
The Nomu parallel market declined 0.19%, closing at 21,595.28, with 29 stocks advancing and 34 declining.

By Arab News Pakistan · 2 November 2026

Oman, China ink multibillion-dollar investment deals

By Arab News · 2 November 2026

Voluntary Carbon Market Co. tracking 30 local, international project developers, CEO tells Al-Eqtisadiah

By Mahmoud Laota · 2 November 2026

Jake Paul to make ring return against Cedric Doumbe in Dubai

Jake Paul: Cedric ... was calling ‌me out two years ago after knocking a guy out in nine seconds. Well, now you get your chance
Paul: I’m rusty, my jaw isn’t quite right and I don’t have kickboxing world titles like you do. But this ‌isn’t kickboxing, mon ‌ami. This is boxing

By Arab News Pakistan · 2 November 2026

Egyptian swimmer Zain Hesham Hamdy storms to Youth Olympics gold on day 1 in Dakar

By Reem Abulleil · 2 November 2026

Owen leads Saudi F4 standings as he splits Bahrain wins with Seah

By Arab News · 2 November 2026

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

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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

Christie’s first Abu Dhabi art auction achieves $8.94 million

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