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Inside the Haramain has reported the shooting down of a hostile drone in the Madinah region of Saudi Arabia.

According to reports, the strike coincided with the call to Dhuhr prayer at the Prophet's Mosque.

The update comes as tensions between the Saudi coalition and Houthi rebels continue to escalate in the region.

October 15, 2026 Inside the Haramain has reported the shooting down of a hostile drone in the Madinah region of Saudi Arabia. According to reports, the strike coincided with the call to Dhuhr prayer at the Prophet's Mosque. The update comes as tensions between the Saudi coalition and Houthi rebels continue to escalate in the region.

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal gives a poetic response in the National Assembly, reciting verses by Munir Niazi to describe PTI's approach toward negotiations and talks before Governor's Rule was imposed.

Talks between the government and the PTI over the standoff in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa failed. The Centre then imposed governor’s rule in the province and an emergency in 12 districts, citing the PTI-led provincial government’s disengagement from the fight against terrorism. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi now runs the province on behalf of the federation.

October 14, 2026 Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal gives a poetic response in the National Assembly, reciting verses by Munir Niazi to describe PTI's approach toward negotiations and talks before Governor's Rule was imposed. Talks between the government and the PTI over the standoff in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa failed. The Centre then imposed governor’s rule in the province and an emergency in 12 districts, citing the PTI-led provincial government’s disengagement from the fight against terrorism. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi now runs the province on behalf of the federation.

Video shows toxic haze that has turned skies yellow over Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan, as wildfires continue raging across Borneo and Sumatra. ⚠️

Fuelled by slash-and-burn land clearing, the crisis is now in its third month, with tens of thousands of respiratory illness cases and haze reaching Singapore and Malaysia.

October 14, 2026 Video shows toxic haze that has turned skies yellow over Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan, as wildfires continue raging across Borneo and Sumatra. ⚠️ Fuelled by slash-and-burn land clearing, the crisis is now in its third month, with tens of thousands of respiratory illness cases and haze reaching Singapore and Malaysia.

Cricket commentator Kashif Asif Ahmad has shared a video on X that shows Pakistan Test fast bowler Mohammad Abbas helping fill air in the tyre of his car.

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October 14, 2026 Cricket commentator Kashif Asif Ahmad has shared a video on X that shows Pakistan Test fast bowler Mohammad Abbas helping fill air in the tyre of his car. For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

PTI se phadda kya hai? 👀

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari on her bone of contention with the PTI. 😶

This interview was recorded in 2024.

October 13, 2026 PTI se phadda kya hai? 👀 Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari on her bone of contention with the PTI. 😶 This interview was recorded in 2024.

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Chilling video shows the moment an anti-drug activist was sh*t de*d during a confrontation with a medical shop owner.

The deceased, activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, was k*lled in Mansa city of Indian Punjab for confronting the store owner over the alleged sale of drugs.

Jhota sustained three bullet injuries and was declared dead at the hospital.

October 13, 2026 TW: M*RDER Chilling video shows the moment an anti-drug activist was sh*t de*d during a confrontation with a medical shop owner. The deceased, activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, was k*lled in Mansa city of Indian Punjab for confronting the store owner over the alleged sale of drugs. Jhota sustained three bullet injuries and was declared dead at the hospital.

Protests have erupted in Azerbaijan after a government-approved amendment restricted students and teachers from wearing the hijab in schools, with reports of students boycotting classes and teachers being turned away.

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October 13, 2026 Protests have erupted in Azerbaijan after a government-approved amendment restricted students and teachers from wearing the hijab in schools, with reports of students boycotting classes and teachers being turned away. For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠

Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar met Pakistan’s One-Day International (ODI) captain Shaheen Afridi and held a detailed discussion with him.

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October 13, 2026 Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar met Pakistan’s One-Day International (ODI) captain Shaheen Afridi and held a detailed discussion with him. For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠

Video shows Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo waving a flag bearing the Saudi flag as Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League match was delayed due to a missile alert in Riyadh. 🇸🇦

October 13, 2026 Video shows Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo waving a flag bearing the Saudi flag as Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League match was delayed due to a missile alert in Riyadh. 🇸🇦

Sindh is looking to strengthen its economic partnership with China, with the upcoming Sindh Investment & Trade Conference in Shanghai on October 15 set to bring together leading Chinese companies, investors and business representatives.

Led by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, the visit is expected to pave the way for 27 MoUs and agreements across key sectors, including energy, electric vehicles, manufacturing, technology, agriculture and financial services.

But the real question is: Can these agreements translate into investment, technology transfer, new industries and jobs for Sindh?

Here’s a closer look at what’s on the agenda and why it matters for Sindh’s economic future.

October 12, 2026 Sindh is looking to strengthen its economic partnership with China, with the upcoming Sindh Investment & Trade Conference in Shanghai on October 15 set to bring together leading Chinese companies, investors and business representatives. Led by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, the visit is expected to pave the way for 27 MoUs and agreements across key sectors, including energy, electric vehicles, manufacturing, technology, agriculture and financial services. But the real question is: Can these agreements translate into investment, technology transfer, new industries and jobs for Sindh? Here’s a closer look at what’s on the agenda and why it matters for Sindh’s economic future.

Are Gen Z among other younger generations mentally weaker than those before them? 👀

Content creator @ziazulfii shares their take. Drop your thoughts below!

Head over to the link in bio or check out the full podcast on The Current’s official YouTube channel. 🔗

October 12, 2026 Are Gen Z among other younger generations mentally weaker than those before them? 👀 Content creator @ziazulfii shares their take. Drop your thoughts below! Head over to the link in bio or check out the full podcast on The Current’s official YouTube channel. 🔗