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Pakistan will ‘always’ come to Saudi Arabia’s assistance if its sovereignty threatened, envoy says

  • Islamabad and Riyadh have signed a mutual defense agreement, under which attack on one is to be considered attack on both nations
  • Ahmed Farooq urges de-escalation of Middle East conflict, saying it can only happen by respecting territorial integrity of all states
video By Waseem Abbasi ·

Pakistan PM directs export of surplus food items to Gulf states amid ongoing conflict

  • The statement comes after US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran subsequent attacks on Gulf countries lead to widespread supply disruptions
  • PM asks Pakistan National Shipping Corporation to take necessary steps to export food commodities to brotherly Gulf countries via sea route
By Waseem Abbasi ·

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War in Iran disrupts fuel smuggling lifeline in Pakistan’s Balochistan

  • Conflict chokes informal Iranian fuel trade that sustains many border livelihoods
  • LPG imports and cross-border commerce also slow as traders and drivers stay away
By SAADULLAH AKHTER ·

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Pakistan rejects reports of Hajj flights’ suspension due to Middle East war

  • Islamabad’s envoy says all arrangements finalized, looking forward to ‘very good Hajj this year’
  • Pakistan’s religious affairs ministry says schedule of Hajj flights will be released after Eid Al-Fitr
By Arab News Pakistan ·

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Saudi Arabia defenses repel missile, drones barrage

  • Two drones intercepted, destroyed in Eastern Province on Saturday
  • Number of hostile drones intercepted and destroyed in Kingdom potentially at 150 since Feb. 28
By Arab News ·

Iran FM sees no reason for talks after Trump says it wants deal

  • Araghchi was speaking to CBS’s “Face The Nation”
  • Trump on Saturday said Iran wanted a deal, but that he was not prepared to make one on current terms
By AFP ·

Pope criticizes those who invoke God to wage war

  • The US pontiff prayed for the victims of the “atrocious violence of war” in the Middle East
  • Pope Leo XIV said the situation in Lebanon was a particular cause for concern
By AFP ·

Middle East desalination plants face attack risk as focus stays on oil and gas

  • Govts across the region are doubling down on desalination with unprecedented urgency
By Miguel Hadchity ·

McLaren launches investigation after Norris and Piastri unable to start F1’s Chinese Grand Prix

  • Norris couldn’t leave the McLaren pit and Piastri’s car had to be withdrawn from the grid
By AP ·