ZBC Sairbeen | 19 Oct 26 | Why Is Tension Rising in the Middle East? | Iran, Saudi Arabia & Pakistan

ZBC Sairbeen with Javed Chaudhry | Monday, October 19, 2026 Welcome to today’s edition of **ZBC Sairbeen with Javed Chaudhry**, bringing you the latest international headlines, Pakistan’s top news stories, and major developments from around the world. 🌍 *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* • *Iran-US Tensions:* Iran warns the United States against getting involved in another war following US President Donald Trump’s renewed support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. • *Russia and the United States:* Trump explains the suspension of certain sanctions on Russia as an effort to keep Moscow engaged in peace negotiations. • *Sergei Lavrov’s Iran Visit:* Russia’s foreign minister visits Tehran for talks on bilateral relations and regional and international developments. • *Yemen Conflict:* Reports emerge of casualties following alleged Saudi air and missile strikes, while further attacks and security alerts raise concerns about escalating regional tensions. • *Egypt and Saudi Arabia:* Egypt’s parliament is expected to consider a request concerning possible military assistance to Saudi Arabia. • *France Protests:* Why have protests turned violent in France, and why is Paris facing unrest despite President Emmanuel Macron’s appeal for calm? 🇵🇰 *PAKISTAN NEWS* • *Pakistan-Saudi Relations:* ISPR Director General says Pakistan is providing necessary military assistance to Saudi Arabia. • *Azad Kashmir:* Mobile internet services are restored in the region’s capital after four months and ten days. • *Security Measures in Kashmir:* Twenty-five more individuals are reportedly added to the Fourth Schedule. • *Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mineral Resources:* Thousands of mining licences, billions in royalties, and the role of the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) come under discussion. • *GHQ Attack:* How did militants enter Pakistan Army’s General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, and why were personnel taken hostage? 🎬 *ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE* • *Tiger Shroff Firing Case:* Police in Kota, Rajasthan, arrest three suspects over alleged firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s vehicle. • *Chhalray Chhalray Waal:* Is the viral folk song Saraiki or Punjabi? Exploring the language debate surrounding the popular track. Watch the complete bulletin for these stories and more. Subscribe to ZBC for the latest news, current affairs, international developments, and in-depth reporting with Javed Chaudhry. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an update. #ZBCSairbeen #javedchaudhry #sairbeen #PakistanNews #WorldNews #BreakingNews #Iran #SaudiArabia #Russia #Yemen #FranceProtests