Former Federal Information Minister Mashahid Hussain Syed called the Pakistan-Saudi defence agreement “highly welcome,” highlighting its importance for regional security and the unity of the Muslim world. The pact strengthens military cooperation and strategic ties between the two nations.
According to IQAir, Lahore and Karachi ranked among the world’s five most polluted cities on Tuesday, with dangerously high PM2.5 levels. The WHO reports over 256,000 annual deaths in Pakistan due to air pollution, urging residents to wear masks and limit outdoor activities.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution, moved by a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker, opposing the recognition of Israel. The resolution reaffirmed Pakistan’s long-standing stance in support of Palestine and rejection of any ties with Israel.
