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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s air defence system has successfully intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
Published October 20, 2026
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that cooperation between Iran and Russia has reached an unprecedented level, adding that the two countries have never worked together as closely as they do today.
Published October 20, 2026
RAWALPINDI: England won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the second match of the tri-nation ODI series on Tuesday.
Published October 20, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended the deadline for the mandatory introduction of electronic passports (e-passports), with the new system set to take effect nationwide and at Pakistani diplomatic missions abroad from October 23, 2026.
Published October 20, 2026
KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market opened on a positive note on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 406 points to reach 166,372 points amid buying activity by investors.
Published October 20, 2026
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a trilateral summit with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with preliminary diplomatic contacts reportedly underway among the three countries.
Published October 20, 2026
LAHORE: Smog continues to blanket Lahore, with the city ranking second among the world’s most polluted cities on October 20, as its overall air pollution index reached 200, according to the reported figures.
Published October 20, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stressed the need to expand Pakistan’s tax net, saying sustainable economic growth remains a key government priority.
Published October 20, 2026