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

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Pakistan says refineries to absorb $54 million this month to avert Rs15 petrol hike

Pakistan minister says premium on petrol has risen from $5 from pre-war times to $20 per barrel
Senior official of Pakistan’s largest oil refinery, however, says government did not consult refiners

videoBy 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’s PIA appoints Adrian Hamilton-Manns as new CEO

By Ismail Dilawar · 2 November 2026

Iran foreign minister says in ‘very intensive’ indirect talks with Washington

By AFP · 2 November 2026

Pakistan

Imran Khan’s lawyer says met jailed ex-PM, wife in prison after months

Salman Safdar says discussed legal cases, health and living conditions with both during meeting
Khan and his wife are incarcerated in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail on charges both describe as fabricated

By Arab News Pakistan · 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

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

By Usama Iqbal Khawaja · 2 November 2026

All roads to Taiz closed, Yemen health system buckling as displacements continue to rise, UN warns

Nearly 250,000 people in besieged city lose access to essential healthcare, including 186,000 under age of 5 and 23,000 pregnant women, says UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric
Hospitals run short of fuel and critical supplies amid surging cholera cases; number of people displaced since latest escalation began in August nears 300,000

By Ephrem Kossaify · 2 November 2026

Top Arab-Israeli leader tells AFP opposition must join to oust Netanyahu

By AFP · 2 November 2026

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Fire breaks out at fireworks warehouse in Lebanon’s Metn district

By Arab News · 2 November 2026

Guinea-Bissau intercepts 168 would-be migrants over three days

Pressure on illegal migration networks in Senegal is increasingly driving organizers to seek out less-monitored departure points, notably in The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau’s crushing poverty and political chaos make it fertile ground for corruption and drug trafficking

By Arab News Pakistan · 2 November 2026

UK Labour to stop working with some Green councils over Zionism row

By AFP · 2 November 2026

EU calls food store cyberattacks ‘deeply concerning’

By AFP · 2 November 2026

UAE-based Al Habtoor Group to sell all assets in Lebanon

Al Habtoor Group has decided to sell all its assets and investments in Lebanon, including properties and hotels, due to prolonged instability and ongoing legal disputes with the Lebanese government, which have resulted in claimed losses of $1.7 billion. This decision follows the group's announcement in January to cease operations in the country and reflects a strategic shift towards markets offering greater stability and growth opportunities.
Al Habtoor Group has decided to sell all its assets and investments in Lebanon, including properties and hotels, due to prolonged instability and ongoing legal disputes with the Lebanese government, which have resulted in claimed losses of $1.7 billion. This decision follows the group's announcement in January to cease operations in the country and reflects a strategic shift towards markets offering greater stability and growth opportunities.

By Arab News · 2 November 2026

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

By Arab News Pakistan · 2 November 2026

Oman, China ink multibillion-dollar investment deals

By Arab News · 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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