Pakistan’s Saudi Troop Pledge Raises Questions Over Parliament’s Role in Defence Decisions

Pakistan’s commitment to provide additional military support to Saudi Arabia has sparked questions about parliamentary oversight and the decision-making process behind major defence and foreign policy commitments. The development follows renewed security tensions in the region and closer military coordination between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. According to the provided report, the countries have agreed…

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PM Shehbaz Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Reaffirms Defence Pact Commitment

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned recent Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The prime minister expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reiterated Pakistan’s support for its right to self-defence. In a statement posted on X, Shehbaz Sharif condemned…

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PM Shehbaz Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Reaffirms Defence Pact Commitment

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned recent Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The prime minister expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reiterated Pakistan’s support for its right to self-defence. In a statement posted on X, Shehbaz Sharif condemned…

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UN Chief António Guterres Arrives in Pakistan for Two-Day Official Visit

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Islamabad for a two-day official visit to Pakistan from October 6 to 8, following an invitation from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The UN chief was received upon arrival by Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. During his visit,…

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Govt-Opposition Talks Bear Fruit as PTI October 4 March Hangs in Balance

ISLAMABAD: Government and opposition negotiators have reportedly made progress towards an understanding over the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned October 4 long march on Islamabad, with a joint draft reportedly being prepared after marathon talks. The second round of negotiations continued past midnight as both sides discussed their demands and possible measures to ease political tensions….

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Pakistan, China Reaffirm ‘Iron-Clad’ Friendship and Push CPEC 2.0

Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their long-standing strategic partnership, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighting the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, known as CPEC 2.0. Addressing a reception in Islamabad to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described…

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Shehbaz, Dar Intensify Diplomatic Outreach at UN General Assembly

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar have intensified Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, holding meetings with foreign leaders and discussing bilateral relations, regional security and international developments. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Kenyan President William Ruto and Kuwait’s…

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