Pakistan army ‘cautiously optimistic’ about US-Iran mediation efforts
Pakistan’s military spokesman warns of ‘powerful spoilers and detractors’ who still believe the conflict serves them.
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Keeping Madhubala alive: The fight for Karachi’s captive elephants
Karachi’s last two African elephants remain in captivity. Their sisters are already dead. Will they survive?
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Can Pakistan save the last two of its four captive African elephants?
Of four elephants brought to Pakistan in 2009, two have died. Now, two others are ill, raising welfare concerns.
Published On 22 Oct 2026
Sri Lanka beat England to overcome Harry Brook hitting fastest 200 in ODIs
England captain Brook hits 202 in record ODI time, but Sri Lanka hit a six to win by two wickets with one ball to spare.
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Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia sign ‘Badr’ defence pact
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports on the ‘Badr’ Memorandum of Understanding.
Published On 21 Oct 2026
ANALYSIS
How Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia are deepening defence ties
Experts say conflicts and uncertainty are accelerating efforts to strengthen regional military capacity.
Pakistani authorities arrest man accused in $126m US postage fraud
Faheem Akram has been charged with several offences including conspiracy to defraud the United States.
Turkiye moves to ratify Mecca defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Trilateral deal between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan lays out provisions for joint defence.
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Pakistan’s army chief in Tehran: Can diplomacy prevent new US–Iran fighting?
With new talk of escalation, Islamabad is trying to revive negotiations without alienating Tehran, Riyadh or Washington.
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Pakistan suspends Iran border trade, amid violence on both sides
Islamabad cites security concerns, while Tehran points to technical issues as Pakistan mediates between Iran and the US.
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Egypt’s el-Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi Arabia
Egyptian president pledges ‘any measure’ to help defend Saudi Arabia ‘if it is requested of us’.
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