Death toll in Pakistan Gul plaza mall fire hits 55: Karachi govt

The death toll from a mall fire in Pakistan's biggest city rose to at least 55 people, a Karachi government official told AFP on Thursday.

Will Arab nations help rebuild Gaza — or is Trump’s Board of Peace just for show?

Several Arab and Muslim countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Jordan and Türkiye, have agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to support a ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza.

Pakistan joins President Trump’s Board of Peace on Gaza

Pakistan has announced its decision to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, expressing hope that the initiative will lead to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, increased humanitarian assistance, and long-term reconstruction of the war-ravaged territory.

PAF F-16s Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Major Multinational Air Combat Exercise

A Pakistan Air Force contingent comprising F-16 Block 52 fighter aircraft and dedicated air and ground crew has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia to take part in the multinational aerial combat exercise Spears of Victory-2026

Untouched by Flames: Holy Quran Found Safe After Gul Plaza Fire

Copies of the Holy Quran were found completely unharmed inside Gul Plaza’s mosque after a devastating fire tore through the building on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road.

ISIS-K Claims Suicide Bombing Targeting Chinese Nationals at Kabul Restaurant

A deadly suicide bombing has struck a Chinese restaurant in Kabul, leaving multiple people dead and injured and raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in Afghanistan

India, UAE sign $3 billion LNG deal, agree to boost trade and defence ties at leaders’ meeting

India signed a $3 billion deal on Monday to buy liquefied natural gas from the United Arab Emirates, making it the UAE’s top customer, as the leaders of both countries held talks to strengthen trade and defence ties.

India Among Countries Invited to Join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza

India is among multiple nations invited by the United States to join a Trump-led Board of Peace to oversee Gaza’s future and reconstruction efforts.

Iran has defeated the US – Khamenei

Iran has prevailed over the US by curbing the violent protests that gripped the country, the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said.

‘Reduced to Zero’: Karachi’s Gul Plaza Fire Destroys Livelihoods, 14 Dead

The death toll in the Gul Plaza shopping complex fire has climbed to 14 after firefighters battled the blaze for nearly 33 hours in Karachi.

India Rejects Exit Speculation, Seeks Extension of US Sanctions Waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port

India has firmly denied reports of its withdrawal from Iran’s Chabahar port, stating it continues to engage with the United States to extend a conditional sanctions waiver that allows Indian operations at the strategic facility.

Trump taps Tony Blair, US military head for Gaza

US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a US officer to lead a nascent security force.