Punjab
Minorities still face rights violations despite new laws, says HRCP
The HRCP's report on freedom of religion said minorities still face blasphemy misuse, forced conversions and hate speech, and urged a minorities commission.
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Economy
FBR extends income tax return deadline to October 31
The FBR extended the deadline for 2026 income tax returns to October 31 after requests from trade bodies, as filings rose 34pc to 6.71 million by October 14.
Markets
PSX extends recovery to reclaim 166,000; SBP reserves rise
The KSE-100 rose 768.66 points to 166,186 as buying returned to index-heavy stocks, while SBP reserves rose $16m to $21.469bn in the week to October 9.
Middle East
UN warns Gaza is 'dangerously fragile'; commercial supplies stall
A UN envoy warned Gaza faces another winter in tents, with 1,500 killed since the ceasefire, as commercial goods deliveries stalled in a dispute over payments.
Middle East
Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of encouraging Houthi escalation
Riyadh accused Iran of arming and encouraging the Houthis, who hit the presidential palace in Aden. Riyadh airport has been attacked 20 times this month.
Asia
Acute hunger in Afghanistan hits highest level ever recorded
Some 15.9 million Afghans face acute food insecurity, the highest ever recorded, a hunger monitor said, as the UN reported more Taliban curbs on women.
Americas
Teen gunman kills three children and a teacher at Oregon elementary school
A 16-year-old shot dead three children and a teacher at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, before an armed member of the community killed him, police said.
Europe
Seven sailors missing after drones hit two tankers off Romania
Drones struck two chemical tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast, leaving seven sailors missing. A NATO source said the drones were of Russian origin.
Europe
Musk says it is 'time for Zelensky to go'; Ukraine hits Russian refinery
Elon Musk called for Zelensky to step down amid a row over Starlink, as Ukraine struck a Russian refinery and Putin vowed a response to the attacks.
Other Sports
Zverev reaches Shanghai semi-finals, Swiatek wins 150th WTA 1000 match
Alexander Zverev beat Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals, while Iga Swiatek won her 150th WTA 1000 match in Wuhan.
Football
Messi helps Inter Miami book MLS playoff place with win over NYCFC
Lionel Messi had a hand in both goals as Inter Miami beat New York City FC 2-0 to secure a place in the MLS playoffs with five games still to play.
Football
Real Madrid beat Roma 4-3 with three late goals
Three goals in the last six minutes gave Real Madrid a 4-3 win at Roma, while Vinicius Junior got a four-match ban that rules him out of the Clasico.
Football
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could move to 2028, AFC says
The AFC says it can wait until the end of November to decide on the January Asian Cup, and FIFA has postponed the FIFAe Finals in Jeddah after Houthi attacks.