Day: October 1, 2026

Historic Jirga Ends Ghabizai Tribal Feud in Qila Abdullah

Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai
Ghabizai Tribal Feud resolved through historic Pashtun Jirga in Qila Abdullah

A long-running Ghabizai Tribal Feud in Gulistan Karez, District Qila Abdullah, has ended through a historic Pashtun Jirga. The reconciliation brought peace between two sub-branches of the Ghabizai tribe. The families of Haji Ahmad Khan Ghabizai of Miadad Khawol and Haji Jilani Khan Ghabizai of Awan Khawol agreed to settle their differences. The peace agreement took place in the presence of thousands of people. Tribal elders, religious scholars, and local residents attended the gathering. The Jirga used the traditional Pashtun method of Rogha Jorra to resolve the dispute. Both sides…

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Texas Midterm Election 2026 Draws Attention From Muslim Community

Nadeem Ali

The Texas Midterm Election 2026 is drawing attention from Muslim communities across Texas as voters prepare for the November 3 general election. The election includes major statewide races, including the contest for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican John Cornyn. Republican nominee Ken Paxton is facing Democratic nominee James Talarico in the Senate race. The election also includes the race for Texas Railroad Commissioner. Republican candidate Bo French is among the candidates seeking the position, while Democrat Jon Rosenthal is also running for the seat. Political discussions within…

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Pakistan Consulate Jeddah Serves 650 Pakistanis on First Booking Day

Nadeem Ali
Pakistan Consulate Jeddah passport and NADRA services for Pakistani community

Jeddah (Special Correspondent) — The Pakistan Consulate Jeddah began advance booking services for passport and NADRA facilities today. The new system helped manage the flow of Pakistani visitors at the consulate. According to consulate sources, officials provided passport services to 650 Pakistanis on the first day. The visitors received services without advance booking. Strong cooperation from the Pakistani community helped the consulate manage the large number of visitors. Staff members also worked to provide services in an organized manner. The consulate has introduced an application to make its services easier…

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Waliullah Tareen Secures First Position in Balochistan MDCAT 2026

Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

Talented Youth of Balochistan are the Pride of the Province: CM Mir Sarfraz Bugti Quetta (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) Member of Provincial Assembly from Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam and Chairman of S&GAD & Law Committee, Sardarzada Syed Zafar Ali Agha called on Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Wednesday. During the meeting, he introduced a brilliant student from Killi Haikalzai, Pishin, Waliullah Tareen S/o Ainuddin, who secured 1st position in entire Balochistan in the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026. Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti congratulated Waliullah Tareen…

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Chaman Road Project Phase-II Inaugurated by Speaker Abdul Khaliq Achakzai

Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

Speaker Balochistan Assembly Captain (R) Abdul Khaliq Achakzai Inaugurates Phase-II of Road Project Chaman (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) — Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, Captain (Retd) Abdul Khaliq Khan Achakzai, formally inaugurated Phase-II of a major road project in District Chaman. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Deputy Commissioner Chaman Habib Ahmed Bangulzai, Additional Deputy Commissioner Fida Muhammad Baloch, PML-N District President Haji Attaullah Khan Achakzai, Deputy Mayor Matiullah Khan Achakzai, along with other relevant officials and notables of the area. Speaking on the occasion, Speaker Captain (R) Abdul Khaliq…

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Novak Djokovic Beats Nuno Borges to Extend Unbeaten Run at China Open

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Novak Djokovic celebrating after beating Nuno Borges in the first round of the China Open in Beijing

Novak Djokovic beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) in the first round of the China Open in Beijing on Wednesday. The win took his record at the tournament to 30 matches without a defeat. The 39-year-old Serbian needed one hour and 50 minutes and a medical timeout to get through. He will now face Chinese wildcard Bu Yunchaokete in the next round. Background: Djokovic’s Beijing Record Djokovic has never lost in Beijing, and he has won the China Open six times, with his last title coming in 2015. This was…

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Flydubai Flight: Saudi Arabia Rejects Israeli Request to Pick Up Passengers

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A flydubai passenger aircraft on the tarmac after the Dubai to Tel Aviv flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia turned down a request from Israel to let its planes bring home Israeli passengers from a flydubai flight that made an emergency landing in the kingdom, two security sources told Reuters on Wednesday. The request was for Israeli military planes to fly in and collect the passengers. The passengers were instead taken home on another flydubai aircraft. Saudi Arabia has not commented publicly on the report. Background: The Emergency Landing The flydubai flight in question was FZ107, flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026. Flight…

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China’s Rise from Struggle to Strength | Leadership and Governance

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

China’s Long Road from Struggle to Strength By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Every year, October 1 carries a special significance for China. It marks the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 and the beginning of a remarkable chapter in the country’s modern history. Seventy-seven years later, China’s transformation from a poor and war-ravaged country into one of the world’s largest economies and most consequential powers remains one of the defining stories of the modern age. China’s rise, however, cannot be explained merely by its vast population, natural resources…

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Pakistan Asian Games: Ghulam Mustafa Bashir Wins Shooting Bronze in Nagoya

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Pakistani shooter Ghulam Mustafa Bashir on the podium with his bronze medal in the 25m rapid-fire pistol at the Asian Games in Nagoya

Ghulam Mustafa Bashir won bronze in the men’s 25 metres rapid-fire pistol at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. He finished third in a tense eight-man final at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery with 22 hits. It is Pakistan’s first medal in the shooting competition at the 20th Asian Games. The result adds to a busy week for Pakistan at the Asian Games, which also saw the squash team reach a final. Background: Bashir and Pakistan’s Shooting Record Bashir is a veteran of Pakistani shooting. Born in 1987, he…

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Chaman Open Court Held, Immediate Action Ordered on Public Issues

Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

Chaman: Speaker Balochistan Assembly Capt (R) Abdul Khaliq Achakzai Chairs Open Court, Orders Immediate Resolution of Public Issues Chaman (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) – An open court (Khuli Kachehri) was held at the Assembly Hall, DC Complex Chaman, aimed at resolving public grievances directly and improving governance in the district. The open court was jointly presided over by Speaker Balochistan Assembly Captain (R) Abdul Khaliq Khan Achakzai and Deputy Commissioner Chaman Habib Ahmed Bangalzai. A large number of tribal elders, religious scholars, national elders, local dignitaries and citizens participated in…

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