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Riyadh's major airport disruption

Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have caused major disruption this year. Data from flight tracking company AirNav shows that after four days of strikes, daily flights dropped to only 19 on October 11. The last time the airport recorded a fall like this was immediately after the Iran war started, with 478 flights on March 8, a number far higher than during the current situation. Read More…

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False Flag Tactics Face Growing Public Scepticism

Allegations surrounding an attempted aircraft hijacking have sparked debate over false flag operations and information warfare. The article examines how governments may use media narratives to shape public opinion and justify political agendas. However, growing scepticism towards official accounts can undermine these efforts, making it increasingly difficult for authorities to control public perceptions in an era of widespread digital communication. Read More…

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Pakistan’s History Offers Lessons for Today’s Challenges

A review of Dawn’s archives traces Pakistan’s political and social journey since independence in 1947. Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah expressed hopes for friendly relations with Britain and neighbouring India. While ties with Britain remained broadly cordial, relations with India deteriorated over Kashmir, leading to repeated conflicts. The historical record highlights the importance of learning from past decisions. Read More…

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Teen Girl, Newborn Die After Alleged Sexual Assault

A 17-year-old girl and her newborn died at Sahiwal Teaching Hospital, months after she was allegedly gang-raped by her maternal cousin and two accomplices. Police arrested two suspects, while DNA results reportedly confirmed the prime suspect’s involvement. Police later amended the charges and removed the gang-rape provision, a move alleged to have favoured the suspects. Read More…

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KP Police on Alert Amid Fears of Possible Unrest

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IGP Zulfiqar Hameed has alerted district police to possible violence and sabotage if the federal government imposes an emergency in the province. Officers have been directed to monitor protests, protect sensitive installations and identify troublemakers. The guidelines stress caution in using force, while allowing authorities to regulate or disperse assemblies when legal conditions are violated. Read More…

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Pakistan Faces Fresh Risks to Its Fragile Poverty Gains

Pakistan’s vulnerable families face renewed hardship as inflation, conflict and adverse weather threaten livelihoods. Previous crises have forced farmers to sell livestock and families to withdraw children from school. The government must strengthen disaster preparedness, protect agricultural incomes and deliver timely financial assistance. Keeping children in education and preventing further livelihood losses are essential to ensuring economic recovery reduces poverty rather than deepening it. Read More…

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Indian Youth Protest Leaders Released After Detention

Three leaders of India’s Cockroach Janta Party, including founder Abhijeet Dipke, were released by a magistrate’s court after being detained ahead of a planned protest in New Delhi. The demonstration sought the election commissioner’s resignation over voter-roll revisions. Authorities said the exercise removed duplicate and fraudulent entries, while critics alleged it disproportionately affected minorities. The Election Commission denied wrongdoing. Read More…

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Two Stolen Renoir Paintings Recovered, Six Suspects Arrested

Two paintings by French Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, worth millions of dollars, have been recovered after being stolen from a museum on the French Riviera in September. Six suspects have been arrested, Cagnes-sur-Mer Mayor Bryan Masson said Friday. The artworks, on loan from Paris’ Orsay Museum, were taken during a break-in at the Renoir Museum on September 8. Read More…

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Ten Militants Killed in CTD Operation in Balochistan

Ten suspected militants were killed and two Counter-Terrorism Department officials injured during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Barkhan district, the Home Department said Saturday. Officials said weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered during the gun battle. Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti praised the CTD personnel, saying security forces were continuing operations against militancy across the province. Read More…

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