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Britain recognises Palestine as independent state in historic foreign policy shift

International
Britain under Keir Starmer has formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign state to revive peace hopes in Gaza and Kashmir and push for a viable two-state solution while signalling a departure from longstanding UK policy.

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The politics of collective security

Defense
The strongest defence of the Haramain would be one that keeps the turbulence of the region far from their gates. That is more than deterrence; it is stewardship of a trust larger than any single state.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye agree to activate Makkah pact

International
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye decided at an emergency meeting in Riyadh on 5 October to move to the practical implementation of collective defence commitments under the Makkah Alliance for Defense, including rapid deployment of agreed forces in the Kingdom.
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ICC unseals four arrest warrants against Taliban leaders

International
The International Criminal Court on 5 October 2026 unsealed four arrest warrants in the Afghanistan situation against senior Taliban figures, including Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani.
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Maryam Nawaz receives UN-Habitat award for Apni Chhat Apna Ghar

International
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz received the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award 2026 for Apni Chhat Apna Ghar at a World Habitat Day ceremony in Muscat, Oman.
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In the AI age, knowing what to believe may matter most

English
In the AI age, the challenge is no longer finding information, but deciding what deserves our trust. As artificial intelligence reshapes news and society, human judgement, verification, and context matter more than ever, writes Fizza Sajawal.
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