Punjab
Minorities still face rights violations despite new laws, says HRCP
The HRCP's report on freedom of religion said minorities still face blasphemy misuse, forced conversions and hate speech, and urged a minorities commission.
Pakistan
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Islamabad
Pakistan and Russia agree to deepen security ties, work on extradition treaty
Field Marshal Asim Munir met Russia's interior minister as both sides agreed to finalise an extradition treaty, as Pakistani and Chinese troops began a drill.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Afghan Taliban send cheap drones into Pakistan, where forces shoot them down
The Afghan Taliban are sending low-cost drones built from online parts into Pakistan, where forces shoot many down. Islamabad reported 23 in September.
Islamabad
EU migration chief calls Pakistan's 50pc Schengen visa refusal rate 'too much'
EU migration chief Magnus Brunner said the bloc must ease legal travel for Pakistanis, as irregular migration from Pakistan to Europe fell by more than half.
Islamabad
Pakistan has South Asia's worst hunger score, says 2026 Global Hunger Index
Pakistan recorded the highest score in South Asia on the 2026 Global Hunger Index, as food inflation, floods and global conflict worsened food security.
Islamabad
Pakistan and Oman sign six agreements, including visa exemption
Pakistan and Oman exchanged six agreements and MoUs, including a visa waiver for official passports, as PM Shehbaz hosted Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi.
Islamabad
1.5 million Pakistani children faced online sexual abuse in a year, study finds
About one in 16 internet-using Pakistani children aged 12 to 17 faced online sexual exploitation or abuse in a year, a Unicef, ECPAT and INTERPOL study found.
Islamabad
Pakistan tells UN Israel must withdraw from all occupied Syrian land
Pakistan's envoy Usman Jadoon told the UN Security Council that Israeli military actions in Syria violate international law and undermine regional peace.
Middle East
Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport kills 12, wounds over 300
A Houthi missile killed 12 and wounded 309 at Riyadh's airport, the worst attack on Saudi Arabia in a decade; Pakistan called it a heinous act of terrorism.
Islamabad
Pakistan tells UN Security Council it stands with Saudi Arabia
At the UN Security Council, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and said Pakistan's commitment to the kingdom is resolute.
Islamabad
PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks, vows to stand with Saudi Arabia
PM Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, urged an immediate halt and said Pakistan's commitment under the Makkah pact is resolute.
Middle East
Turkiye weighing air defence help for Saudi Arabia under Makkah pact
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said officials are assessing how Turkiye can help Saudi Arabia counter Houthi attacks under the Makkah pact, mainly on air defence.
Pakistan
Pakistan opposes new permanent seats on the UN Security Council
Pakistan's UN envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, the next foreign secretary, said new permanent members would worsen the Council's problems and backed more elected seats.