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Tap headline for details Updated up to 02:30 | Tuesday, 18 August 2026 Pakistan News 1. Pakistan assumes presidency of UN disarmament conference: FO https://www.dawn.com/news/2023465/pakistan-assumes-presidency-of-un-disarmament-conference-fo Published on Mon, 17 Aug 2026 at 21:34 Pakistan has officially assumed the presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament (CD) in Geneva, the world's primary multilateral forum for arms control. Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi will chair the meetings for the remainder of the 2026 session, focusing on critical global security issues including the prevention of a nuclear arms race and the weaponization of outer space. This role positions Pakistan at the forefront of steering negotiations on the annual report and related resolutions in the UN General Assembly. 2. Imran's vision 'almost no...
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Tap headline for details Updated up to 17:31 | Monday, 17 August 2026 Pakistan News 1. Pakistan Army Chief Hails Defense Pacts With Saudi Arabia, Turkey - Al Arabiya English https://english.alarabiya.net/webtv/media/2026/08/17/pakistan-army-chief-hails-defense-pacts-with-saudi-arabia-turkey Published on Mon, 17 Aug 2026 at 16:57 Pakistan's Army Chief has formally endorsed new defense pacts with Saudi Arabia and Turkey , a move that has received significant international attention. Former US President Donald Trump publicly expressed his backing for the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement , describing it as a signal that the region is moving toward greater unity. This strategic alignment aims to enhance the collective defensive capabilities of the three participating nations amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. 2. Pakistan arrests 25...
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