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Pakistan abandons Mecca pact ally Saudi Arabia in fight against Houthis in Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Kingdom reaches out to rival Israel for help

Saudi Arabia has indirectly approached Israel for intelligence assistance against the Houthis through US Central Command, despite not recognising Israel or maintaining diplomatic ties with it. The outreach comes as Houthi forces impose a maritime blockade threatening Saudi economic and energy interests, while Pakistan, a partner in the Mecca defence…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’ after Houthi drone intercepted close to holy city of Mecca

Iran-aligned group rejects claim it targeted Mecca, while Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemns attack

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16

BCCI writing foreign policy? India's Asia Cup Trophy snub raises questions

In a surprising turn of events, the Indian women's cricket team declined to accept the Asia Cup trophy following their victory. This decision was previously communicated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). While the team's participation adhered to their commitments,…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Pak ups reward for Masood Azhar by PKR 20L ahead of FATF meet

Taking its duplicity on combating terror to farcical levels, Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has declared a reward of PKR 70 lakh on UN-designated terrorist Maulana Masood Azhar while calling him a "fugitive". The move comes ahead of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting next month.

The Times of India · Sep 15

Row at Dhaka University over photos of Jinnah, Jamaat ex-chief

DHAKA: A fresh political row erupted at Dhaka University Monday over the display of photos of Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah and former Jamaat-e-Islami chief and 1971 war crimes convict Ghulam Azam at the renovated DUCSU museum, with critics accusing hardline Jamaat's student body Shibir of seeking to alter the…

The Times of India · Sep 15

Pakistan weighs austerity measures as US-Iran war drives up fuel prices

Pakistan may bring back austerity measures to reduce fuel consumption as renewed fighting in West Asia drives up global oil prices, as news agency PTI cited Pak information minister Ataullah Tarar Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 14

IMF team to visit Pakistan for crucial $7-bn bailout review, next tranche in focus

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to return to Pakistan on September 23 for a crucial review of its $7 billion bailout programme, with the outcome likely to determine the release of the next tranche and shape Islamabad’s economic policy in the months ahead.

The Times of India · Sep 14

Balochistan on edge: BLF claims string of attacks on Pakistani military convoys, camps

The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for a string of attacks targeting Pakistani security forces across Balochistan, including alleged ambushes on military convoys, attacks on camps and the seizure of weapons, according to a report.

The Times of India · Sep 14

Pakistan maintains 7-million-rupees bounty on JeM chief Masood Azhar; names him in 'most wanted' list

Pakistan has put forth a considerable reward for any leads that could help in capturing Masood Azhar, the notorious head of Jaish-e-Mohammed. Azhar is on Pakistan's most-wanted list and is being sought by India for orchestrating significant terror attacks, notably the 2001 assault on Parliament. His group is implicated in…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Munir won’t recue MBS: Why the Mecca Pact's first test is failing Saudi Arabia

As Houthi forces seized Mokha and Perim Island last week, Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir spent the moment on the phone with Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi.

The Times of India · Sep 14