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Saudi-led coalition and Houthis engage in full-scale war

24 clusters · 1768 sources · last updated

Latest: Riyadh experiences explosions following ballistic missile attack

The conflict has escalated into what UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg described as a return to a state of ‘full-scale war.’ Following deadly ballistic missile and drone attacks on terminals 3 and 4 at King Khalid Internat

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Pakistan energy security and fuel volatility developments

34 clusters · 70 sources · last updated

Latest: Pakistan fuel prices: Petrol decreases while diesel rises

Pakistan continues to manage energy security and fuel volatility through strategic initiatives and a daily pricing mechanism. To combat rising costs driven by Middle East tensions, the government implemented austerity me

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Makkah Defense Alliance Institutionalizes Amid Regional Tuss

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Latest: Türkiye submits Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to parliament

The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement (MJDA), signed August 7, 2026, by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey, has moved into an institutionalized phase. Following an inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Co

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Pakistan regional diplomacy and ECO chairmanship

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Pakistan and Maldives aim for $200 million trade target

Pakistan has assumed the chairmanship of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Ministers for the 2026-27 term. During the 27th informal ECO Council of Ministers meeting in New York, Deputy Prime Minister

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India's hosting of SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum

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Latest: India to host inaugural SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum

India has proposed hosting the inaugural SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum, an initiative aimed at fostering civilisational exchanges among Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states. The forum is intended to fo

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Pakistan-Oman bilateral relations and security cooperation

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Egypt holds talks with Oman and Pakistan to reduce regional tensions

Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi arrived in Islamabad for a two-day official visit to co-chair the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC). The visit aimed

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Pakistan-Taliban security and diplomatic relations

20 clusters · 185 sources · last updated

Latest: Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes erupt in Kurram sector

Pakistan has expressed openness to a bilateral security mechanism with the Taliban to coordinate information and resolve disputes. However, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry stated that any institutional coordination must b

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Iran-US diplomatic and military escalation status

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Latest: Strait of Hormuz: US suspends strikes against Iran ahead of elections

Diplomatic negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz have entered a new phase following a formal U.S. response to Iran’s seven-point proposal. While President Donald Trump initially dismissed the roadmap as ‘unacceptab

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Somali piracy resurgence and maritime escalation

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Latest: Bogor Police evacuate crew member held hostage by Somali pirates

Piracy activity off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden has surged to its highest levels since 2013. Since the beginning of 2026, at least 15 attacks have been recorded, with eight occurring in the Gulf of Aden

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Pakistan bilateral diplomatic and security engagements

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Pakistan and Bahrain target $1 billion in bilateral trade

Pakistan has engaged in a series of high-level diplomatic meetings to strengthen bilateral security, trade, and regional cooperation. In mid-September, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Lebanese Interior

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UN Secretary-General Guterres visits Pakistan

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Latest: Antonio Guterres visits Pakistan to praise US-Iran mediation efforts

During his official visit to Islamabad from October 6 to 8, 2026, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. Guterres

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India-Pakistan Indus Waters Treaty dispute intensifies

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Latest: India and Pakistan clash at UN over Jammu and Kashmir status

The dispute over the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty has intensified, with both nations engaging in legal and political confrontations. During Independence Day celebrations in August 2026, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Shari

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Pakistan-Türkiye diplomatic coordination on Palestine

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Hakan Fidan and Israeli representative clash at Gaza Peace Council meeting

Pakistan and Türkiye have coordinated their diplomatic positions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In September 2026, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed

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Saudi Arabia bilateral visa waiver agreements

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Latest: Saudi Arabia and Türkiye approve reciprocal visa waiver for special passports

Saudi Arabia has entered into mutual visa waiver agreements with both Pakistan and Turkey to facilitate official travel. On the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia finalized

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Pakistan-Afghanistan security and diplomatic tensions

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Ishaq Dar calls for regional peace and counter-terrorism at ECO meeting

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has utilized international forums to demand that the Afghan Taliban take verifiable action against terrorism. Speaking at the 81st United Nations General

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