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Video shows the moment JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman resorted to humour to take a dig at Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for not attending the Makkah Defence Alliance meeting in Tehran. 👀

October 29, 2026 Video shows the moment JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman resorted to humour to take a dig at Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for not attending the Makkah Defence Alliance meeting in Tehran. 👀

In this episode of The Current Podcast, we sit down with journalist John Hussain to discuss the shifting security order in the region, the role of the United States and the recent Makkah Defence Alliance meeting in Tehran.

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

October 28, 2026 In this episode of The Current Podcast, we sit down with journalist John Hussain to discuss the shifting security order in the region, the role of the United States and the recent Makkah Defence Alliance meeting in Tehran. Head over to the link in bio or check out the full podcast on The Current’s official YouTube channel. 🔗

At least 46 people were killed after two high-speed trains collided in Spain’s Toledo province on Wednesday.

Railway operator Adif said that the trains were travelling in the same direction between Madrid and Andalusia when they collided at around 9 am local time.

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October 28, 2026 At least 46 people were killed after two high-speed trains collided in Spain’s Toledo province on Wednesday. Railway operator Adif said that the trains were travelling in the same direction between Madrid and Andalusia when they collided at around 9 am local time. For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠

Actor Ahsan Khan sang the title track of his drama Aap Ki Izzat on stage in Houston, Texas, and social media loved his voice.

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October 28, 2026 Actor Ahsan Khan sang the title track of his drama Aap Ki Izzat on stage in Houston, Texas, and social media loved his voice. For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠

Viral videos show a Karachi-based content creator scaring citizens with a rifle for what he thought was a “funny prank”.

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Grade 9 high-achievers, this one’s for you! 💻✨

The federal government is giving away 500,000 refurbished Chromebooks under the Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme to boost digital learning.

From public and voucher-supported private schools to registered Madrassas, eligible students will be selected based on merit so they can plan their part in Pakistan’s digital revolution.

October 27, 2026 Grade 9 high-achievers, this one’s for you! 💻✨ The federal government is giving away 500,000 refurbished Chromebooks under the Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme to boost digital learning. From public and voucher-supported private schools to registered Madrassas, eligible students will be selected based on merit so they can plan their part in Pakistan’s digital revolution.

On International Chefs Day, Coca-Cola Pakistan hosted the closing ceremony of the Home Chefs Project — a two-year initiative funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation and implemented by CARE Pakistan. The project trained 8,000+ entrepreneurs across eight cities, including nearly 7,200 women, in culinary, financial, digital, and business skills.

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October 27, 2026 On International Chefs Day, Coca-Cola Pakistan hosted the closing ceremony of the Home Chefs Project — a two-year initiative funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation and implemented by CARE Pakistan. The project trained 8,000+ entrepreneurs across eight cities, including nearly 7,200 women, in culinary, financial, digital, and business skills. @CocaColaPak @care.pakistan

The quadrilateral meeting of Pakistan, Iran, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia on regional security and stability is now underway in Tehran.

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October 26, 2026 The quadrilateral meeting of Pakistan, Iran, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia on regional security and stability is now underway in Tehran. What do you think is next? 🇵🇰🇮🇷🇹🇷🇸🇦

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