Newspaper - Front Page - October 18, 2026

Egypt ‘ready to defend’ Saudi Arabia against Houthis

President Sisi says Cairo will take "any measure" to protect kingdom if asked; Iran backs "political process", offers to mediate.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 07:28am

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Attacks on infrastructure in Gulf ‘worrying’ for outlook: Aurangzeb

• Says Pakistan has secured energy supplies through November • Govt to avoid costly spot LNG cargoes unless absolutely necessary

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:38am

Two cops martyred, 20 recruits abducted in Balochistan

DERA MURAD JAMALI / QUETTA: Two policemen were martyred in a gun attack in Nasirabad district on Saturday, while...

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:38am

Fazl says criticism targets policies, not institutions

• JUI-F chief terms ministers’ allegations ‘character assassination’, calls for in-camera parliamentary session on security

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:38am

Sharifs invoke security fears to defend KP move

PM Shehbaz insists govt was "compelled" to impose emergency and governor’s rule.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 07:18am