Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have formally entered into the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a landmark pact aimed at deepening military cooperation and safeguarding regional stability among the three nations. The deal was finalized at the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence, hosted at Al-Safa Palace on August 7, 2026. The gathering followed a visit to the Kingdom by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who traveled to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. What the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Covers Saudi…
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Security forces kill terrorists in two separate engagements across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations statement released on Friday. At least 10 India-backed Fitna al-Khawarij militants were eliminated during the operations carried out on Thursday. In the first incident, troops foiled an attempted assault on security checkposts in the Azam Warsak area of South Waziristan district. “During ensuing fire exchange, eight khawarij were sent to hell through effective and precise engagements by own troops,” the ISPR said. A second clash in Dir district the same day resulted in the neutralization of two more terrorists. Weapons and ammunition were…
Pakistan Saudi Turkey defence agreement talks move ahead as leaders gather in the kingdom this week. Media reports indicate the three countries plan to formalize a joint defence pact during their trilateral summit on Friday. The move comes amid heightened regional tensions linked to the US-Israel conflict involving Iran that began on February 28. Pakistan has played a mediating role aimed at de-escalating the situation, which has affected several Gulf states and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Officials view closer security coordination as a step toward greater stability. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field…
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has announced the MDCAT 2026 new date, pushing the test back from its original schedule to give candidates and institutions more clarity. The Medical and Dental College Admission Test, initially set for August 16, 2026, will now take place on September 20, 2026. Why the Exam Was Postponed According to PM&DC, the decision to shift the MDCAT 2026 new date came on the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aimed at ensuring the test is conducted smoothly, securely, and transparently while accommodating all candidates across the country. The council clarified that apart from the…
Police have made significant headway in the Mansehra brothers murder case, arresting nine nominated suspects, including two women, in connection with the killing of three siblings over a marriage dispute in the Kar Kalan area. Acting on directives from District Police Officer Mansehra, Muhammad Azhar Khan, officials at Lari Adda police station moved swiftly to detain the accused named in the case. Those arrested include Shams-ul-Qamar, Saleemullah, Naseem, Abdul Razzaq, Faisal-ur-Rehman, Ehsan-ur-Rehman, Saif-ur-Rehman, along with two female suspects. Background of the Kar Kalan Incident The case stems from an incident in Kar Kalan where a dispute over a marriage proposal…
Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test at the Queen’s Park Oval on Wednesday, squaring the two-match series at 1-1. Chasing a modest target of 75, Babar Azam’s side cruised home in 23.3 overs, losing just their two opening batters along the way. The win represents Pakistan’s first Test victory away from home since 2023, when they last triumphed on Sri Lankan soil. How Pakistan Chased Down the Target Play resumed on Day 4 with Pakistan requiring only 18 more runs, and the visitors wrapped things up in the sixth over after lunch when Babar Azam…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to travel to Saudi Arabia from August 6 to 8, accompanied by Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, for an official visit centered on bilateral ties and evolving regional dynamics. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi confirmed the trip during Thursday’s weekly press briefing. According to Andrabi, the Pakistani delegation will also include Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is already in Saudi Arabia following the conclusion of his visit to Jordan. Meeting With Crown Prince Expected A central highlight of the PM Shehbaz Saudi Arabia visit…
TRINIDAD: Pakistan seized control of the second and final Pakistan vs West Indies Test as their spin attack reduced the hosts to 103 for six at stumps on the third day. Chasing Pakistan’s first-innings total of 387, the West Indies finished with a lead of only 60 runs, leaving the visitors in a strong position to level the series. Abdullah Shafique laid the foundation with a magnificent unbeaten 160 before Pakistan’s spinners, led by Sajid Khan, dominated the final session on a deteriorating pitch offering sharp turn and uneven bounce. Abdullah Shafique Anchors Pakistan Innings Pakistan resumed the day at…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have reported substantial progress in negotiations on the proposed Pakistan US trade agreement, with both sides agreeing to continue close cooperation to finalise the reciprocal trade framework at the earliest. The commitment was made during a virtual meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, the discussions focused on reviewing ongoing negotiations aimed at expanding bilateral trade and strengthening economic cooperation. Pakistan US Trade Agreement Negotiations Gain Momentum During the meeting, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb welcomed the steady progress…
ISLAMABAD: On Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir, President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar renewed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). They reaffirmed Pakistan’s diplomatic, political and moral backing for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination and stressed that a lasting solution to the Kashmir dispute must be based on the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and the relevant UN Security Council resolutions. The day marks seven years since India revoked Article 370 on August 5, 2019, ending the special constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir and reorganising…
