Cricket
Haris Rauf says Pakistan must take wickets in the middle overs
Ahead of Sunday's match against England, Haris Rauf said Pakistan's bowlers must take middle-overs wickets as ODI scores soar, and he is open to Tests.
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Middle East
UAE's Lana Nusseibeh emerges as late contender for UN top job
Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh, 48, of Palestinian descent, is a late contender for UN chief with Gulf backing, despite criticism over Israel ties and Sudan.
Islamabad
Pakistan tells UN: civil nuclear cooperation must be non-discriminatory
At the UN, Pakistan said anti-proliferation efforts must not block peaceful nuclear cooperation, as the IAEA chief said an Iran deal needs verification.
Balochistan
ISPR: 10 terrorists killed as Gwadar attacks foiled, civilian dies
The ISPR said security forces killed 10 terrorists, including a woman, after attacks near the Gabd border crossing and Gwadar city; one civilian was martyred.
Islamabad
R4 and European ministers agree to keep meeting after Istanbul talks
Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey agreed with European foreign ministers to keep meeting, and the R4 condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Europe
Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire from October 29
Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt fighting in Oleshky from October 29 to let in aid and evacuate civilians, the White House said, crediting Melania Trump.
Islamabad
Senate asks if petrol will last to December as minister says no shortage
Sherry Rehman asked whether petrol will last until December, while a minister said there is no supply problem and 10 million people get targeted fuel relief.
Economy
PM sets Rs4,500 per maund wheat price for 2027, up Rs1,000
PM Shehbaz Sharif set the wheat price at Rs4,500 per maund for 2027, Rs1,000 more than last year, but farmers had asked for Rs5,000 per 40kg.
Europe
UK tells public to keep three days of emergency supplies at home
Britain launched a 'Be Ready' campaign urging households to keep three days of food and water, citing the PHP software flaw and a summer of wildfires.
Balochistan
12 killed as coach and minibus collide on Quetta-Karachi highway
At least 12 passengers died and about 22 were hurt when a coach and a minibus collided near Zero Point in Uthal on the Quetta-Karachi Highway, police said.
Health
Insulin product in short supply as German maker halts supplies
A German maker has halted supplies of an insulin used for type 1 diabetes, the National Assembly was told; alternatives exist but cost at least 20pc more.
Economy
Weekly inflation rises to 11.85pc as LPG, chicken and flour climb
Weekly inflation reached 11.85 per cent in the week to October 22, with LPG up 22pc in a week and 107pc on the year, and flour 36pc above last year.
Middle East
Israel orders West Bank closure after Hebron shooting kills two Palestinians
Two Palestinians were shot dead and five Israelis wounded near Hebron, after which Netanyahu ordered a cordon on the city and a full West Bank closure.