Middle East
Israelis vote in election that will decide Netanyahu's fate
Israel holds its first election since October 7, with polls showing Netanyahu neck and neck with former army chief Gadi Eisenkot and no clear path to 61 seats.
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Azad Kashmir
Pakistan marks Kashmir Black Day, vows support for Kashmiris
Zardari, Shehbaz and Dar marked Kashmir Black Day 79 years after Indian troops landed in Srinagar, calling for a settlement under UN resolutions.
Cricket
Unbeaten Pakistan face Sri Lanka in Lahore with final spot secured
Pakistan, already in Saturday's tri-series final, face Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium at 1pm; a Sri Lanka win would knock England out of the race.
Middle East
Makkah pact states hold first talks with Iran in Tehran
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye held their first talks with Iran since signing the Makkah defence pact; Khawaja Asif vowed to defend the kingdom.
Americas
Lula wins fourth term in Brazil as Bolsonaro refuses to concede
Brazil's Lula won the runoff with 51.8 per cent to Flavio Bolsonaro's 48.2, but Bolsonaro said it was impossible to recognise the result and will seek annulment.
Cricket
Shadab's maiden century takes Pakistan into tri-series final
Shadab Khan's unbeaten 113 and an 89-run last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf beat England by one wicket and send Pakistan into the October 31 tri-series final.
Middle East
Israel begins multi-day West Bank operation, demolishing homes in Hebron
Israel began a multi-day West Bank operation with demolitions in Hebron after two soldiers were killed, as Netanyahu spoke of the biggest push since 1967.
Americas
Trump says US 'may do another little Epic Fury' on Iran
Trump renewed his threat to strike Iran as polls show most Americans oppose the war; the White House says no attack will come before the midterms.
Sindh
Sindh asks ISI, IB, NCCIA and Rangers to name JIT members in Mir Raza case
Sindh asked the ISI, IB, NCCIA and Rangers to nominate officers within seven days for the JIT in the Mir Raza murder case, led by DIG Irfan Baloch.
Islamabad
Pakistan Railways declares three-month emergency after 55 accidents
Pakistan Railways imposed a three-month emergency, cancelling officers' leave and demanding daily reports, after more than 55 accidents since January.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Sanaullah warns of 'collateral damage' if KP residents do not make way
Rana Sanaullah said terrorists live among populations in KP's sensitive areas and warned of collateral damage if residents neither remove them nor move aside.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Section 144 imposed in Upper and Lower South Waziristan, markets shut
District administrations imposed Section 144 in parts of Upper and Lower South Waziristan on Saturday, closing markets and routes for security supply convoys.
Middle East
Seven killed as gunmen attack funeral at church in southern Jordan
Gunmen killed seven and wounded 34 at a funeral in a Greek Orthodox church in Karak; King Abdullah vowed harsh retaliation and Pakistan condemned the attack.