Pakistan faces a crowded 2026 security agenda, from the Afghanistan border and TTP violence to Middle East instability and new defence ties.
Search
Search Novexa News
785 results for Middle East security
Syria?s foreign minister is due to visit Pakistan, giving Islamabad another diplomatic opening as regional security, reconstruction and Middle East tensions remain under discussion.
Oil price rises above 95 mark as Middle East conflict escalates Oil markets have tightened again as the price of Brent crude moved above $95 a barrel, returning to a level not seen for six weeks and reflecting fresh…
Shehbaz Sharif and Nawaf Salam discuss Pakistan-Lebanon relations, ceasefire commitments and the widening Middle East security crisis.
Shehbaz Sharif and Antonio Guterres discuss the Middle East, Palestine, Afghanistan, terrorism and Pakistan's support for UN diplomacy.

Pakistan enters FY2027 with stronger reserves and remittances, but renewed Middle East conflict and volatile oil prices threaten inflation and the trade balance.
Israelis are watching a new US-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation deal closely, with worries it could alter the regional balance and push the Middle East toward a wider nuclear contest.

Saudi Arabia temporarily halted operations on its East-West oil pipeline after reported drone strikes against parts of the route, adding a new layer of concern to regional energy security at a time when shipping routes…
Despite the US rejection of its proposal, Iran stands firm on its Hormuz plan, emphasizing conditions for halting Middle East hostilities

The Makkah Defence Pact gives Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye a new collective-security framework, but its real test will be implementation.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday on the sidelines of a regional gathering led by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, as tensions in the Middle East and the…
A U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement is sharpening worries that more countries may seek nuclear options as security guarantees weaken and rival powers look more threatening.
Brent crude has surged to $100 a barrel as escalating military action in the Middle East and tanker attacks in the Red Sea trigger fresh concerns over global energy supply stability
Deputy national security adviser Andy Baker is expected to leave the White House in the coming weeks after serving in senior foreign-policy roles.

Pakistan's Foreign Office says the Makkah Defence Pact remains focused on regional security and institutional coordination among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.

The UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian and energy infrastructure as displacement and maritime risks grow.

A second US carrier is moving toward the Middle East as lawmakers demand answers about morale, supplies and an exceptionally long deployment aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
Erdogan says Egypt could be considered for a wider Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact, raising the stakes for regional security coordination.

In response to a sudden spike in global oil prices due to rising tensions in the Middle East, the government has introduced a special relief package for the ordinary people to ease the financial burden of people riding…
Pakistan condemned a deadly attack on a commercial ship near the Bab el-Mandeb strait after three Pakistani citizens were reported among the dead, turning the Red Sea security crisis into a direct national concern for…

ISLAMABAD, September 13, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of attacks by the Houthis against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Islamabad’s solidarity with the Saudi…
Pakistan has backed stronger action against Houthi attacks on maritime traffic, while also condemning militia activity aimed at Saudi Arabia and broader regional instability.

Turkey is poised to assist Saudi Arabia with military needs as Houthi attacks escalate, raising questions about the implications for regional security

Amid ongoing military conflict between the United States and Iran, which is inflicting significant pressure on commercial shipping and undermining hopes of a quick resolution, tensions have again escalated over the…