Cricket
Brook hits record 202 but Sri Lanka chase down 430 in Rawalpindi
Harry Brook hit the fastest ODI double century, but Sri Lanka chased 430 with a ball to spare in Rawalpindi, the second-highest successful chase in ODI history.
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Islamabad
FIA busts kidney transplant racket in Islamabad, 5 arrested
The FIA says a gang carried out illegal kidney transplants in Islamabad homes for Rs3m each; five suspects were held and Rs87.5m in property frozen.
Balochistan
Balochistan Assembly to take up resolution to end sardari system
A JI resolution to abolish the sardari system in Balochistan was deferred after a former minister's death and is now expected in the assembly on October 26.
Gilgit-Baltistan
Landslide blocks Baltistan Road, thousands stranded near Skardu
A landslide near Shangus in Skardu's Roundu Valley has blocked the Baltistan Road, stranding thousands including tourists; the GBDMA says avoid travel.
Europe
ICC wins EU's top rights prize while facing US sanctions
The European Parliament awarded its 2026 Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court, which faces US sanctions over its Netanyahu arrest warrant.
World
96pc of world's coral reefs critically endangered, IUCN warns
In its first global assessment, the IUCN says 96pc of shallow-water coral reef systems face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075 due to climate change.
Americas
Judge orders Trump to testify by December 11 in $10bn BBC lawsuit
A US judge ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his $10bn defamation suit against the BBC over an edited January 6 speech.
Economy
IMF sees region including Pakistan shrinking 1.3pc this year due to Iran war
The IMF expects output in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan region to contract 1.3pc in 2026 because of the Iran war, then rebound 6.6pc in 2027.
Economy
World Bank says Pakistan could triple incomes by 2050 with faster reforms
The World Bank says Pakistan could grow up to 6.9pc a year and reach Vietnam's income level by 2050 with faster reforms; per capita growth is stuck at 1.6pc.
Islamabad
Pakistan and EU agree to work together on counterterrorism at UN forums
Pakistan and the EU agreed at their 10th counterterrorism dialogue to cooperate at the UN, and voiced shared concern over the security situation in Afghanistan.
Trade
Pakistan must apply afresh for EU GSP+ trade status from January 2027
Pakistan will have to apply for a new EU GSP+ arrangement after the current scheme expires in December 2026, with a grace period running until the end of 2028.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PM Shehbaz vows to restore KP's progress on first visit since governor's rule
PM Shehbaz chaired KP's apex committee in Peshawar, saying governor's rule was imposed 'under extreme compulsion' and blaming the PTI for KP's security.
Technology
Pakistan to host UN conference on space technology for disaster warnings
Suparco will host a UN-backed conference in Islamabad from October 27 to 31 on using satellites for early warnings, disaster risk and climate action.