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Pakistan’s Punjab targets over $1.8 billion in food exports to Saudi Arabia

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Pakistan signs joint defense accord with Turkiye, Qatar, Indonesia to strengthen self-reliance

The memorandum seeks to foster cooperation in military production, boost military capabilities, and help collaboration in training
Islamabad says it aims to advance cooperation in joint research and development, training exchanges, industrial capability building

videoBy NAIMAT KHAN · 21 October 2026

Pakistan’s Punjab targets over $1.8 billion in food exports to Saudi Arabia

Food and agricultural exports form a major component of bilateral trade between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Both sides discussed leveraging Punjab’s potential to increase livestock, beef, poultry and fruits exports

By NAIMAT KHAN · 21 October 2026

Pakistani worker killed in Riyadh airport attack leaves family’s dream home unfinished

Father of three had sought work in Saudi Arabia to build a home and educate his children
Family and friends appeal for help as renewed Houthi attacks threaten livelihoods

By NAIMAT KHAN · 21 October 2026

Pakistan PM to review security needs on visit to militancy-hit northwest today

By NAIMAT KHAN · 21 October 2026

Pakistan says water is ‘red line’ as India keeps Indus treaty in abeyance

By KASHIF IMRAN · 21 October 2026

Pakistan

Rubio says US needs ties with nuclear-armed Pakistan despite differences

Rubio’s comments came during his visit to India for talks aimed at deepening cooperation between Washington and New Delhi
The US has long maintained security, diplomatic ties with both Pakistan and India, whose ties remain strained mainly over Kashmir

By Arab News Pakistan · 21 October 2026

Pakistan religious party announces fresh protests over government’s petroleum levy

By KASHIF IMRAN · 22 October 2026

Hundreds of trucks stranded as Pakistan-Iran border trade suspended

By AFP · 21 October 2026

Middle East

Palestinian Authority to repatriate bodies of migrant-drowning victims from Greek islands

Palestine’s ambassador to Greece, Yusuf Dargham, confirms 4 bodies recovered near Lesvos and another in vicinity of Samos
Total of 12 people drown in the 2 separate incidents on Monday, including two women and an infant

By Arab News · 22 October 2026

Israel opposition decries Netanyahu ‘circus’ after Iran threats

By AFP · 22 October 2026

Senior UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh enters race for UN chief

By Reuters · 22 October 2026

Business

Less chemo, earlier warnings: Genomics is changing how cancer is fought

Genomics is transforming cancer treatment by allowing for personalized care and reducing the number of drugs administered
Less medication leads to decreased toxicity and improved patient experiences during treatment

By Arab News Pakistan · 21 October 2026

Gulf no longer waits for global innovation, says Sanofi’s Baptiste de Clarens

By Arab News Pakistan · 21 October 2026

Jordan’s Aqaba ports handle 20.5m tonnes of cargo as imports surge 35%

By Arab News · 21 October 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