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Pakistan successfully tests first indigenously developed air-to-air missile

Pakistan minister says Makkah accord with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye reflects public sentiment

Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia signed the trilateral defense pact in Makkah in Aug., amid heightened regional tensions
The agreement stipulates that an attack against any one of the three countries will be considered an attack against all three

By KASHIF IMRAN · 3 November 2026

Pakistan successfully tests first indigenously developed air-to-air missile

The missile test comes as Pakistan modernizes its military capabilities through indigenous weapon systems
Pakistan last month tested an extended-range Fatah-2 hypersonic missile, capable of ‘engaging deep targets’

By KASHIF IMRAN · 3 November 2026

Pakistan wheat farmers turn to cheaper fertilizer as Middle East war drives up costs

Price of key wheat fertilizer rises 23 percent, forcing growers to reconsider cultivation plans
Falling fertilizer use threatens wheat yields, potentially increasing Pakistan’s reliance on imports

By Ismail Dilawar · 3 November 2026

As Pakistan electric bike production surges, lawmakers point to hurdles to wider EV shift

By NAIMAT KHAN · 3 November 2026

Pakistan’s Lahore chokes under thick smog as residents fear worsening health risks

By Reuters · 3 November 2026

Saudi Arabia

Egyptian FM reiterates condemnation of any threat to security of Gulf states

Prince Faisal also held a telephone call with his Qatari counterpart
Ministers discussed regional developments and diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region

By Arab News · 4 November 2026

Al-Sudairy Cultural Center reaches more than 61,00 people in a year

By Arab News Pakistan · 4 November 2026

Saudi ambassador meets Syrian culture minister in Damascus

By Arab News · 4 November 2026

Middle East

US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz create more questions about what’s ahead

Talks aimed at avoiding that are ongoing, and other American allies in the region are pressuring the US not to resume the more than 8-month-old war that’s rattled the global economy and wreaked havoc on Iran
Qalibaf warned that Iran’s armed forces remained at the highest level of defensive readiness

By AP · 4 November 2026

Analysis: Are Yemen’s Houthis Iranian lackeys or strategic allies?

By Hani Nasira · 4 November 2026

Israel’s Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of ‘pogrom against democracy’

By AFP · 4 November 2026

World

N. Korea warns of stronger response to US ‘hostility’: KCNA

“To the hostile signals that the United States continuously sends, we do not know how to respond otherwise,” she said
Her ⁠rejection of dialogue with the US comes amid speculation of a possible summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un later this month

By AFP · 4 November 2026

Top UN court to rule Nov 19 on Myanmar/Rohingya genocide case

By AFP · 4 November 2026

Spanish transport minister offers resignation after deadly train crash

By AFP · 4 November 2026

Sport

Spanish footballer De Miguel dies after collision with keeper

Jesus de Miguel, 30, was fouled in the middle of the pitch by Equatorial Guinea international goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who had raced out of his goal to try and clear the ball
European football governing body UEFA said a minute’s silence would be held before matches this week in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League

By Arab News Pakistan · 3 November 2026

Colby Covington training with bigger wrestlers, vows to make Khamzat Chimaev ‘quit’ in Abu Dhabi

By Arab News · 3 November 2026

Dubai Basketball make last-quarter comeback win against Zadar

By Arab News · 3 November 2026

Islamabad Memorandum

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

Pakistan Afghanistan Conflict

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

Pakistan security forces kill 18 militants in operations in provinces bordering Afghanistan

Pakistan demands Afghan Taliban dismantle militant networks after deadly Kohat attack