Pakistan’s PM begins Türkiye visit after Iran funeral amid regional diplomacy

  • Shehbaz Sharif to discuss trade, investment and regional security with President Erdoğan
  • Visit comes as Pakistan and Türkiye deepen cooperation amid growing regional instability
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

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Pakistan to unveil medium-term tax strategy within six months — finance chief

  • Aurangzeb says predictable tax policy needed to encourage long-term investment
  • Government seeks to curb tax officers’ discretion through data-driven enforcement
By Usama Iqbal Khawaja ·

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At least 40 killed, eight injured as overcrowded bus falls into ravine in Pakistan’s southwest

  • The fatal road accident occurred in Dana Sar, a mountainous area on Balochistan’s border with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
  • Accidents are common in Pakistan because of poor road conditions, inadequate enforcement of traffic laws and unsafe driving
By Saadullah Akhtar ·

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Pakistan court remands four suspects in foreign women gangrape, kidnapping case

  • Prosecutor says police seek weapons, alleged ransom money and forensic evidence
  • Dutch and Venezuelan women were rescued after distress call to police from Spain
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

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Saudi Water Week ends with roadmap for World Water Forum 2027 in Riyadh

  • Delegates from 80 countries chart course to Riyadh next year
  • Kingdom advancing water security, says world body president
By Arab News ·

An animal rescuer cares for pets and livestock stranded by war in southern Lebanon

  • The number of animals in his care has multiplied since the outbreak of the latest Israel-Hezbollah war
  • “During the war, people contacted us and told us they had left their chickens behind because everyone had to evacuate suddenly,” Hamza said
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Russian attacks kill six in three different regions, officials say

  • Twelve people were ‌injured, ⁠Regional Governor Oleksandr Hanzha ⁠said on Telegram
  • Two people were killed in a strike to the northeast on the city of Zaporizhzhia
By Reuters ·

What Saudi Arabia can learn from the 2026 World Cup property boom

  • Residential market is projected to reach $164.85bn in 2026, up from $154.61bn in 2025
By Miguel Hadchity ·

Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr

  • Al-Nassr trumpeted the news on social media: “It’s official: Mr. Ange Postecoglou is the new head coach of @AlNassrFC.
  • “He signed a contract for two seasons. Welcome, Gaffer!“
By AFP ·

Ready for their close-up: Saudi stars dazzle at opening of 12th Saudi Film Festival

  • ‎‏With the theme of ‘Cinema of the Journey,’ event offers a selection of Arab and international films exploring idea of journeys and movement as essential story elements
  • The longest-running celebration of film in the Kingdom, the festival has since its launch in 2008 become a key showcase and driver of Saudi and Gulf cinema
By Jasmine Bager ·