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Islamabad, 15 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss the latest regional developments. During the conversation, both leaders emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy remain the best way to address outstanding issues and achieve peaceful solutions. They reaffirmed their commitment to supporting efforts aimed at promoting dialogue, reducing tensions and preventing further escalation in the region. The two foreign ministers also agreed to remain in close contact and continue engagement on matters of mutual interest. The conversation reflects Pakistan and Egypt’s shared commitment to resolving regional challenges through peaceful diplomatic efforts an...

Islamabad, 15 October, 2026 (Nosheen): Pakistan and Oman exchanged six agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors during the visit of Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif witnessed the exchange during the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr signed the protocol recording the minutes of the eighth JMC session, an agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, special, official and service passports, and an MoU on records a...

Islamabad, 15 October, 2026 (Ghufran): Pakistan has ranked 106th out of 122 countries on the 2026 Global Hunger Index (GHI), placing it second-worst in South Asia after Afghanistan, according to a newly released report. The report revealed that approximately 16.1 percent of Pakistan’s population is undernourished, while 33.6 percent of children under the age of five suffer from stunted growth. With a GHI score of 25.5, Pakistan faces a serious level of hunger, compared with Afghanistan’s score of 28.6, the regional average of 23.5 and the global average of 18.1. The report also found that 9.8 percent of children under five suffer from wasting, while the under-five mortality rate stands at 5.6 percent. Despite these challenges, Pakistan’s hunger score has improved over the long term, declin...

 Islamabad, 15 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Justice Munib Akhtar took oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan during the absence of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Supreme Court on Thursday, where Justice Jamal Mandokhail administered the oath. Supreme Court judges, court staff and other prominent personalities attended the ceremony. Chief Justice Yahya Afridi is expected to return from his private visit to England on October 21, after which he will resume his official duties. Meanwhile, Justice Munib Akhtar will discharge the responsibilities of Acting Chief Justice and oversee judicial affairs until Chief Justice Yahya Afridi returns.