Pakistan
Dar tells SCO Afghan soil must not be used for terrorism against Pakistan
At the SCO heads of government meeting in Dushanbe, Ishaq Dar said Pakistan's one demand of the Taliban is that Afghan soil is not used for terror against it.
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Pakistan
PM ready to build consensus on counterterrorism, Sanaullah tells Senate
Rana Sanaullah told the Senate PM Shehbaz Sharif is ready to invite all parties to agree on counterterrorism if the opposition sets other demands aside.
Punjab
Suspect in Multan orphan's killing dies in alleged police encounter
The main suspect in the killing of orphan Waseem Abbas, 15, in Multan was shot dead in an alleged encounter near Bahawalpur after escaping custody.
Technology
OpenAI seeks $30 billion at $1.4 trillion valuation before Anthropic IPO
OpenAI is racing to raise $30 billion at a valuation above $1.4 trillion before rival Anthropic lists, as Sam Altman sets out three possible endgames for AI.
World
Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs; accused appears in court
Australian MP Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being struck by a car outside her office; the man charged, Brendan Nugent, appeared in court.
Technology
Google Cloud outage disrupts Revolut and other UK services
A Google Cloud outage in its London region disrupted Revolut and other services on Tuesday, leaving some customers unable to make payments or reach their money.
Middle East
Field Marshal Munir arrives in Tehran for talks on US-Iran mediation
CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran for talks on Pakistan's US-Iran mediation, as Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns of new targets around Hormuz.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PHC issues notices on petitions against KP emergency and governor's rule
The Peshawar High Court issued notices to the federal and KP governments on petitions against the emergency and governor's rule, and adjourned to November 10.
Pakistan
Pakistan and Qatar agree to deepen internal security cooperation
Mohsin Naqvi and Qatar's interior minister agreed in Doha to expand security ties, a day after Naqvi praised Qatar's role in US-Iran peace efforts.
Pakistan
Russia offers to help ease Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
Russia's envoy said Moscow is ready to help ease Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions; Pakistan wants verifiable Taliban action against terrorists.
Middle East
Houthi missile strike kills 58 at Yemen government training camp
A Houthi missile attack killed 58 people at a government training camp in Shabwa, the governor said, as the group fired four more ballistic missiles at Marib.
Markets
Brent crude holds near five-month high on Houthi attacks
Brent crude rose to about $110 a barrel, near a five-month high, on Houthi attacks on Saudi targets, while the PSX edged up on buying in oil, cement and banks.
Economy
PM Shehbaz orders faster FBR reforms, warns officers against resistance
PM Shehbaz Sharif ordered faster FBR reforms and warned against resistance, as the government moves to let it compulsorily retire non-performing tax officers.