Pakistan

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are moving ahead with the Mecca Defense Alliance, including a Saudi-based secretariat and joint military headquarters
International

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Advance Mecca Defense Alliance

Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi has welcomed Major General Faisal Naseer’s appointment as NACTA National Coordinator, calling it timely and important.
Religious

Tahir Ashrafi Warns Against Threats to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye

The Russian Embassy in Pakistan has closed its polling station after 130 Russian citizens voted in the State Duma election. The embassy said the voters included embassy staff and trade mission staff. Their family members also took part. In addition, Russian citizens living in Pakistan voted at the station. Two observers from Russia's Civic Chamber watched the voting process. Voting Ends at Russian Embassy The polling station was No. 8250 at the Russian Embassy in Islamabad. Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev heads the local election commission. He said traffic restrictions in Islamabad had created problems for voters. Therefore, the embassy took extra steps to help Russian citizens reach the polling station. The embassy also worked with Pakistani authorities. Together, they informed Russian citizens about the voting arrangements. The embassy also arranged transport for some voters. As a result, Russian citizens in Islamabad and nearby areas could reach the polling station. Observers Report Calm Voting Civic Chamber observer Olga Starkova praised the work of the election commission. She said observers found no voting rule violations. Meanwhile, another observer, Natalia Zhilina, said the vote went smoothly. She also said voters and election staff followed the required steps. The Russian embassy thanked all citizens who took part in the election. It said their participation showed civic responsibility. Russia Holds State Duma Election Russia held its State Duma election from September 18 to 20. The election chose members of the 450-seat State Duma. Meanwhile, Russian citizens abroad could vote at polling stations in several countries. The Islamabad station served Russian citizens living in Pakistan or visiting the country. The Russian Embassy said it made efforts to help eligible voters cast their ballots.
Diplomatic

Russian Embassy in Pakistan Closes Polling Station After 130 Citizens Vote

18 Militants Killed in Security Operation After Blast in Balochistan’s Surab
Pakistan

Eight Militants Killed, Six Security Personnel Martyred in Hangu Clash

Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi says the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee is promoting peace, religious harmony, national unity and action against terrorism.
Religious

National Paigham-e-Aman Committee Promotes Peace and National Unity, Tahir Ashrafi

FIA arrests six Foreign Ministry officials and private agents in a fake apostille case as investigators probe alleged Rs12 billion attestation irregularities.
Pakistan

FIA Arrests Six Foreign Ministry Officials in Fake Apostille Case

Pakistan accuses Afghanistan-based militant networks of links to the Kohat attack and urges the Afghan Taliban to take concrete action.
Pakistan

Pakistan Says Kohat Attack Linked to Militants Based in Afghanistan

Afghan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi
International

Afghanistan Condemns Suicide Attack at Kohat Police Lines Mosque

Russia and China veto a US-backed UN resolution to extend Iran sanctions monitoring, while Pakistan abstains and calls for diplomacy.
International

Russia and China Veto US-Backed Resolution on Iran Sanctions Monitoring

Russian Ambassador Albert Khorev accuses Ukraine and its Western supporters of waging a hybrid war and says Moscow remains open to diplomatic talks.
Diplomatic

Russian Embassy Condemns Terrorist Attack in Kohat

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