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یمن کے حوثی شبیہ گروپ کے حوالے سے میڈیا نے گزارش کیا ہے کہ انہوں نے ریڈ سی میں ایک کشتی پر حملہ کر کے چھ افراد کو ہلاک کر دیا ہے۔ یہ اس گروپ کا ایران کے ساتھ جنگ کے آغاز کے بعد سے پہلا مہلک حملہ ثابت ہوا۔
Aug 11, 2026, 8:00 PM
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement, a NATO‑like treaty that treats an attack on any one of the three as an attack on all. Officials now look to add Egypt and other Gulf members, with technical and political hurdles still to be sorted.
Al Jazeera
Climate activist Bill McKibben sat down with the Express Tribune to explain why the Middle East conflict is accelerating a shift away from fossil fuels and to highlight Pakistan’s rapid adoption of solar power.
Express Tribune
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Israel has yet to respond to a defence pact signed in Mecca by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, raising questions as elections approach.
Al Jazeera
In a ceremony held yesterday in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed a mutual defense agreement that redefines Middle East security. Under the pact, an attack on one member is considered an attack on all three, marking a shift toward a regional security architecture independent of American military bases.
Al Jazeera
Ahead of a tightening conflict in the Middle East, Gen. Dan Caine has privately asked senior Trump advisers to find a way out of the Iran war. The administration is also working on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and solidifying a new defence pact among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.
The Express Tribune
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to a new trilateral defence agreement, called the Mecca pact, amid growing tensions with Iran. The deal, described as NATO‑style, could alter regional security dynamics and prompt concerns over the United States' influence in the region.
Google News - World
Pakistan’s main market slipped after traders reacted to worries that the Middle East conflict could widen, sending the KSE‑100 roughly 347 points lower on Friday.
The Express Tribune
Gold prices in Pakistan climbed another Rs5,100 per tola, pushing the day’s closing rate to Rs454,336. The gain matches a global surge that saw spot gold hit a seven‑week high, driven by U.S. payroll surprises and Middle East tensions.
The Express Tribune
Erdogan arrives in Riyadh for a one‑day work visit and will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, amid speculation of a new defence pact.
Al Jazeera
SAP Middle East and North Africa Senior Vice President Ahmed Al‑Faifi says that Pakistan’s growing interest in artificial intelligence faces major obstacles, including unreliable enterprise data, outdated processes and a shortage of skilled professionals. He urges businesses to modernise core systems before deploying AI.
The Express Tribune
U.S. General Jack Keane has expressed doubts about the reliability of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Iran negotiations, noting that Trump’s Gaza peace deal is a significant advance while Pakistan is not serving as a mediator.
Google News - World
The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) published an issue brief on August 5, 2026. The brief, titled “Why Iraq Matters in the New Middle East: Strategic Competition and Implications for Pakistan,” looks at regional dynamics and their impact on Pakistan.
Google News - Pakistan
Pakistan has joined a ministerial meeting focused on Jerusalem. The gathering brought together government ministers from several countries, with Pakistan signaling increased engagement. Further details on agenda and outcomes are not yet available.
Google News - Pakistan
Pakistan will participate in Jordan‑led Jerusalem talks today amid rising tension at Al‑Aqsa.
Google News - Pakistan
Reports indicate increasing unrest in the Pakistan-administered Kashmir region.
Google News - Pakistan
The government cut the official petrol price by four rupees per liter after rising fuel costs were linked to Middle East tensions, effective across the country.
Google News - Pakistan
Pakistani shares rose over 2,100 points on Thursday, following easing in Middle East tensions and a drop in global oil prices.
Google News - Pakistan
