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Archival photograph · 26 November 2023Trump reportedly rejects Iran's seven-day Hormuz plan, aides expect renewed bombing
The Wall Street Journal reports Trump rejected Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with aides saying renewed bombing is likely after the midterms.
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Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePM Shehbaz invites Achakzai for direct talks on ECP appointments
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai to the PM House for talks on the pending Election Commission appointments.
International — Region / International — RegionPakistan, Saudi and Türkiye military chiefs meet in Riyadh under Makkah pact
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's military chiefs met in Riyadh on 25 September under the Makkah pact, condemning Houthi attacks and reaffirming collective defence.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan raises petrol by Rs2.02 and cuts diesel by Rs3.59 from September 26
Pakistan raised petrol by Rs2.02 a litre and cut high-speed diesel by Rs3.59 from 26 September 2026, setting petrol at Rs391.30 and diesel at Rs408.53 for three days.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceAll 25 accused acquitted in Naqeebullah Mehsud murder case
A Karachi anti-terrorism court acquitted the final seven accused in the Naqeebullah Mehsud murder case on 26 September 2026, leaving all 25 charged people cleared.
International — Region / International — RegionIndia tells UNGA that terrorism by Pakistan will have consequences; Islamabad hits back
India warned the UN General Assembly that terrorism from Pakistan will have consequences; Islamabad answered with counter-charges on Kashmir and the Indus waters.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSuicide blast at Aman Mela checkpost in Dera Ismail Khan kills 11, TTP claims attack
A suicide blast at the Aman Mela checkpost near Darazinda in Dera Ismail Khan killed 11, including police and customs personnel, and wounded about 30 on 26 September 2026.
International — Region / International — RegionUS and Iran explore phased deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz and lift blockade
US and Iranian negotiators in New York are exploring a phased deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting Washington's blockade, sources said.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomSenate forms subcommittee to probe alleged Jazz overcharging
Pakistan's Senate IT committee has formed a subcommittee to probe audit claims that Jazz overcharged customers by billions of rupees, a finding the regulator disputes.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPunjab approves new school curriculum with AI education from Class 1
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved a new school curriculum on 24 September that adds AI education from Class 1 to 12 and cuts textbook volume by 25 per cent.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePTI decides to postpone September 27 long march to early October
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has decided to postpone its September 27 long march on Islamabad to early October, party sources said, though no formal announcement has been made.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePM Shehbaz tells UN any attempt to divert Pakistan's waters would be an act of war
PM Shehbaz Sharif told the UN General Assembly that any attempt to divert Pakistan's Indus waters would be treated as an act of war, and pressed for open Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.