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US Envoy, Balochistan Officials Mark Completion of Museum Project

KARACHI: U.S. Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie Baker joined Balochistan Parliamentary Secretary Nawabzada Mir Muhammad Zarain Khan Magsi and Sindh Exploration and Adventure Society (SEAS) leadership today to mark the successful completion of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) project for the Mehrgarh Museum of Balochistan.

Published November 7, 2026

A Political Debacle for Trump

In a major setback for President Trump in the US mid-term elections, Democrats have got a sweeping victory gaining a thumping majority in both the Congress and the Senate.

Published November 7, 2026

Canadian Envoy Launches $35m Projects in Northern Pakistan

GILGIT: Canada has launched two major initiatives worth a combined CAD $35 million to strengthen climate resilience, restore livelihoods and improve healthcare services in vulnerable communities, especially in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.

Published November 7, 2026

FO Confirms Attack on Qatar LNG Tanker Bound for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The government has confirmed that a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier heading to Pakistan was attacked in the Persian Gulf, while all 25 crew members, including Pakistani nationals, remained safe.

Published November 7, 2026

Trump Seeks China's Help to End Iran War

WASHINGTON: The United States has reportedly approached China, seeking its assistance in bringing an end to the ongoing war with Iran, according to a report published by The Washington Post.

Published November 7, 2026

Trade Deficit Widens to $14.6 Billion in First Four Months of FY2026-27

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit increased by 16 percent to $14.6 billion during the first four months (July–October) of the current fiscal year, driven primarily by a sharp rise in imports and sluggish export growth, raising concerns over the country’s external financing needs and dependence on foreign borrowing.

Published November 7, 2026

Cricket World Cup 2027 Qualifier Play-Off Schedule Announced

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-Off, which will begin on December 4 in Nepal. Eight teams will compete for four places in the Global Qualifier.

Published November 7, 2026