‘Source of anxiety’: Pakistan cracks down before march to free Imran Khan
The government has blocked highways to the capital and set up container barriers in preparation for the PTI protest.
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Imran Khan’s family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march
Imran Khan’s family says three of his sisters have been detained in Lahore ahead of a march demanding his release.
Published On 21 Sep 2026
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s sisters arrested before planned PTI march
Government warns opposition party against proceeding with September 27 demonstration.
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Turkiye says it’s ready to meet Saudi defence needs – what does that mean?
Ankara expresses readiness to assist Riyadh as Houthi attacks escalate, testing a recent trilateral defence agreement.
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How much of a challenge are recurrent bombings for Pakistan?
Dozens were killed and injured in an attack by an armed group in a northwestern city.
Published On 20 Sep 2026
Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM
Turkish FM highlights Turkiye’s readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.
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Funerals held after deadly mosque attack in Pakistan’s Kohat
Funerals are underway in Kohat, Pakistan, after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a mosque killing
Published On 19 Sep 2026
The Nepal floods question: When the Himalayas collapse, who gets warned?
The floods raised concerns about cross-border warnings that experts say can no longer be ignored.
Pakistan pledges full committment to defence of Saudi Arabia
Assurance comes amid questions over Pakistan and Turkiye’s stance on Riyadh’s fight with Houthis following defence pact.
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Deadly blast hits mosque at Pakistan police complex
Several people have reportedly been killed in an explosion at a mosque near a police complex in northwest Pakistan.
Published On 18 Sep 2026
‘My children did not attack Iran’: 2bn South Asians suffer from distant war
A quarter of the world’s population faces a surging cost of living crisis because of the wars in the Middle East.
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