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First infant mpox death in Karachi takes Sindh toll to 12

Zaviya Desk · 5 hr ago · 4 min read

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18 Mpox cases in KP this year after four new detections

None of the four patients—two from Nowshera and one each from Peshawar and Mardan—had travelled abroad; officials plan contact tracing as doctors warn of community spread.

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PakistanPakistan Railways bans officers’ air travel under austerity1 hr ago

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France detains nearly 1,000 after living-cost protest clashes

Tens of thousands of officers watched marches over prices and schools; Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Bordeaux saw barricades and tear gas after a calmer day than last weekend.

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Saudi civil defence warns of potential danger in Makkah, Jeddah

A Saudi civil defence alert covered four western provinces, including Makkah, and told residents to move to the nearest safe place before it was rescinded minutes later.

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Israel orders West Bank lockdown before Tuesday's election

Latest Israel West Bank news: Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the lockdown after a Hebron-area attack wounded five Israelis, days before a tight national election.

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UAE oil spill nears Siniyah islands and threatens marine life

The UAE oil spill began with a tanker damaged near the Strait of Hormuz on 9 October, and it has now reached beaches near Umm Al Quwain.

24-Oct-2026, 10:35 am

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Two Israeli soldiers killed in West Bank checkpoint attack

Two Israeli soldiers were killed and three wounded at a checkpoint near Hebron on Friday, after a gunfight of more than 20 minutes that ended with both attackers dead.

24-Oct-2026, 5:38 am

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India Disputes Trump's Claim on Ending India-Pakistan Conflict

Trump says his threat of 250 per cent tariffs on both countries ended the India-Pakistan conflict, while New Delhi says the ceasefire came only after Pakistan asked for a halt.

24-Oct-2026, 3:52 am

Strait of Hormuz: Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt seek open sea lanes24-Oct-2026, 3:22 am

German president meets Zardari, praises Pakistan's dispute role24-Oct-2026, 2:29 am

US-Russia prisoner release: inmates describe abuse of Hubbard24-Oct-2026, 1:48 am

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Shan Masood dropped; Taha, Suleman, Sameer earn Test call-ups

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Ushna, Mahin lead Pakistan into Billie Jean King Cup final16 hr ago

Babar Azam leads Pakistan squad with three Test debutants18 hr ago

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Electricity tariff increase of 50 paisa tied to DISCO tax

Industry sources say the government has assured distribution companies that income-tax costs, including a 1.25% minimum turnover tax, will be recovered through consumer rates even when firms report losses.

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