Sindh
Tharparkar ambulance oxygen cylinder blast toll rises to nine
Nine people, including a new mother and health staff, died after an oxygen cylinder exploded in an ambulance at a PPHI hospital in Nagarparkar, Tharparkar.
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Islamabad
Khawaja Asif hits back at Fazl over Tehran meeting jibe
Asif told the National Assembly no defence pact was discussed in Tehran and the meeting was not his ministry's mandate, after Fazlur Rehman mocked his absence.
Islamabad
Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha sentenced to 10 years each
An anti-terrorism court sentenced lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years each in the 2024 security breach case, with appeals still pending.
Islamabad
2,410 terrorists killed in nine months, Interior Ministry tells NA
The Interior Ministry told the NA that 5,143 operations killed 2,410 terrorists in nine months, and admitted online extremism has had too little attention.
Islamabad
Fazl proposes a new Charter of Democracy as PTI begins talks
JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman asked the government and opposition to agree a new Charter of Democracy; the PTI is consulting and an APC may be held on Nov 9 or 10.
Energy
Pakistan and Qatar near revised LNG deal at 11.96pc of Brent
PSO sources say QatarEnergy's final offer prices LNG at 11.96pc of Brent for both contracts, with 66 cargoes a year; PSO wants cabinet approval by Nov 3.
Americas
Mahmoud Khalil says Americans are finally seeing Palestinians as equals
Mahmoud Khalil, held for three months over pro-Palestinian activism, says US opinion is shifting a week before the midterms. His deportation is still sought.
Economy
World Bank: commodity prices to jump 23pc this year on war shocks
The World Bank expects commodity prices to rise 23pc in 2026 on the Middle East war and grain disruption, and warns of a food crisis if shocks combine
Islamabad
SC lets FIA reopen inquiry into officers linked to Greek boat tragedy
The Supreme Court upheld the reinstatement of 40 FIA officers sacked after the 2023 Greek boat tragedy but let the agency hold a fresh inquiry after a hearing.
Middle East
Iran calls Qatar's new peace ideas unacceptable but talks go on
A senior Iranian official called Qatar's new seven-day draft 'unacceptable ideas', while Araghchi said Iran stays in close contact with mediators.
Europe
High-speed train collision near Madrid kills at least 68
Two high-speed trains collided near Urda, south of Madrid, killing at least 68; the transport minister says a Renfe train was cleared to proceed 'in error'.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Governor's rule in KP to end after six months, minister tells NA
Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry told the NA governor's rule in KP will end in six months, with a Rs160bn package aimed mainly at 12 worst-hit districts.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Court issues arrest warrants for Sohail Afridi in Radio Pakistan case
A Peshawar anti-terrorism court issued arrest warrants for ex-KP chief minister Sohail Afridi and four PTI men in the Radio Pakistan attack case.