Islamabad says the PTI failed to lead the fight against armed groups, but analysts question the takeover.
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Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have agreed to trigger collective deterrence measures in response to Houthi attacks.
The three countries agree to trigger collective defence measures in response to ‘heinous attacks’ by Yemen’s Houthis.
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority confirms 3 wounded in attacks on Jazan and Najran airports near Yemen border.
Strung several metres overhead, the nets are a low-cost solution in sensitive areas prone to attacks by armed groups.
Supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan have launched a long march towards Islamabad.
Supporters of jailed former prime minister have set off from northwest Pakistan towards Islamabad.
Islamabad’s Foreign Ministry summoned India’s charge d’affaires to protest the killing of two Pakistani civilians.
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in gold medal match at Asian Games as Hasan Nawaz’s 96 in vain in reply to 211-6.
As Islamabad prepares for another opposition march, drivers and businesses are counting the cost of seized containers.
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