Middle East
Pakistani injured in attacks on Saudi oilfield and Dammam airport
A Pakistani was among those hurt when drone debris hit Saudi Aramco's Shaybah field, while an attack on Dammam's King Fahd airport killed one and injured eight.
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Cricket
Afghanistan knock Bangladesh out, set up tri-series final with Zimbabwe
Rashid Khan took four for 31 and Rahmat Shah made 67 not out as Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in Sharjah to meet Zimbabwe in Friday's final.
Other Sports
Verstappen aims to delay Antonelli's F1 title party at US Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli could clinch the F1 title in Austin if results go his way, but Max Verstappen is chasing a third straight win at the US Grand Prix.
Trade
Government forms committee to review gas levy after exporters' complaints
The finance ministry set up a committee to review the gas levy formula, as exporters raised energy costs, taxes and visa problems with ministers.
Economy
Analysts split on SBP rate call with inflation seen at 10pc in October
Growth Securities expects 10pc inflation in October and a 50-100bps rate rise on October 26, while AKD Securities sees the State Bank holding rates.
Americas
US midterms 2026: what is at stake for Trump and Congress
Americans vote on November 3 for the House, a third of the Senate and 36 governors, with Trump's approval at a record low and $3.8bn spent on ads.
Punjab
Punjab orders crackdown on smart glasses and hidden-camera devices
CM Maryam Nawaz ordered enforcement of a ban on camera glasses and other spy devices in Punjab after complaints of secret filming, harassment and blackmail.
Technology
China bets on manufactured water and wants to sell it to the world
China exported over $2bn of water purifying machinery in 2025, as shrinking supplies at home push it to build desalination and sell the technology abroad.
Middle East
Israeli forces detain US congressional candidate at West Bank olive harvest
Israeli forces detained US candidate Brad Lander, rabbis and over 30 Americans helping Palestinians harvest olives near Bethlehem; Lander was later freed.
Pakistan
Journalist safety laws remain 'on paper', Freedom Network report warns
A Freedom Network report says Pakistan's journalist protection laws risk staying on paper as commissions lack powers, staff and easy complaint routes.
Middle East
Iran's IRGC says seven vessels hit in Gulf, warns US of wider response
Iran's IRGC Navy said four vessels were hit and three struck mines near Hormuz, as Trump said the US is 'not negotiating' and something will happen soon.
Markets
Oil climbs above $110 after US orders staff out of Saudi Arabia
Brent rose $1.29 to $110.11 after the US ordered some diplomats out of Saudi Arabia, as Houthi strikes hit a Dammam airport and a Saudi oilfield.
Health
Dengue cases surge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with Kohat worst hit
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reported 1,510 dengue cases so far in October, 99 in the past day, with Kohat recording 975 cases this month alone.