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The long & short of PTI’s march

. So who blinked first? The time and space separating September 27 with October 4 are vaster than a mere seven days. Therein lies the deviously delicious story of how and why the long march is getter longer in execution and shorter in expectations. Here’s how the situation looks presently. 1. Chief Minister K-P Sohail … Read more

Saudi Arabia warns escalating Middle East threats risk global trade, energy security

Urges stronger international cooperation to protect Gulf states and shipping routes at UNGA Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan addresses the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York on Saturday. Photo: Anadolu Agency Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday warned that escalating … Read more

PHC orders IGP to investigate minister’s alleged abduction

Directs police to ensure recovery of Fazal Shakoor Khan, who was abducted near motorway toll plaza The Peshawar High Court on Saturday directed the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa police chief to investigate the alleged abduction of provincial minister Fazal Shakoor Khan and take immediate steps for his recovery. A two-member bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Kamran Hayat … Read more

Xi visit brings fresh progress in China-US strategic stability: Chinese FM

Wang says reciprocity means equal sovereignty, no hegemony or bullying, equal concerns and balanced cooperation China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a press conference with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono (not pictured) after their meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Jakarta, Indonesia August 21, 2026. REUTERS Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United … Read more

262 Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since Gaza war: Media office

26 women journalists were among those killed, while 50 journalists and media workers were arrested by Israel Mourners carry the body of Palestinian Al-Jazeera photojournalist Mohamed Salama, who was killed in an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital, during his funeral in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on August 25, 2025.PHOTO: AFP The Israeli … Read more

Pakistan pushes back at India’s terrorism allegations at UN General Assembly

Rebutting India’s claims, Saleem said India was aiding terrorist groups targeting Pakistan, including TTP and BLA Rebutting India’s claims, Saleem said India was aiding terrorist groups targeting Pakistan, including TTP and BLA. PHOTO: SAIMA SALEEM X Pakistan on Friday hit back after an Indian delegate branded the country as being a sponsor and promoter of terrorism … Read more