Economy
IMF raises Pakistan's inflation forecast to 9.9pc, keeps growth at 3.5pc
The IMF raised its forecast for Pakistan's inflation this fiscal year to 9.9pc from 8.4pc and kept growth at 3.5pc, below the government's 4pc target.
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Markets
KP emergency drags the PSX down 1,965 points
The KSE-100 index fell 1,964.87 points, or 1.18pc, to 165,124 as governor's rule in KP and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia kept investors on edge.
Middle East
Houthis threaten US interests if Washington joins Yemen war
A Houthi official warned of a swift and painful response to any US role in the Yemen war, as Riyadh airport stays shut until October 17 after deadly strikes.
Middle East
Turkiye confirms PKK has left four bases in northern Iraq
Turkish intelligence said the PKK evacuated four hideouts in Iraq's Metina region on October 8, a step in the peace process after Turkiye's amnesty law.
Europe
Britain blames Iran's Guards for RAF Fairford plot, Tehran denies link
UK PM Andy Burnham said the RAF Fairford plot was likely directed by Iran's IRGC, which Tehran denies, as Trump said China and Russia were not helping Iran.
Europe
NATO commander warns Russia any attack would prove 'utterly futile'
NATO's top commander Gen Alexus Grynkewich said the alliance would destroy anything and everything behind any attack, as Europe accuses Moscow of sabotage.
Americas
US agents raid Ilhan Omar's home weeks before midterm elections
Homeland Security agents searched Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Washington-area home in an immigration fraud probe, which she called political intimidation.
Other Sports
Bergs stuns Alcaraz in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters
World number 39 Zizou Bergs beat second seed Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 7-6 in Shanghai, a result that means Alexander Zverev will finish the year as world number one.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Kundi puts security before development on KP's first day under governor's rule
Governor Kundi told KP's apex committee that security comes before development, as police confirmed Sohail Afridi is in preventive custody.
Pakistan
Dar warns Afghan Taliban they will pay for sheltering terrorists
Ishaq Dar warned the Afghan Taliban would face consequences for harbouring terrorists, and defended the KP emergency as a step against terrorism, not politics.
Balochistan
Two army pilots martyred as training aircraft crashes near Quetta
Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun and Captain Abdul Samad were martyred when an Army Aviation Mushshak trainer crashed near Quetta due to a technical fault.
Economy
Americans Hall and Woodford win Nobel economics prize for crisis models
Robert Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 Nobel economics prize for models that help governments and central banks steady economies in crises.
Economy
Pakistan aims to raise over $1bn by selling five or six state firms
Finance Minister Aurangzeb said five or six state firms could be sold this fiscal year for over $1bn, and growth should top 4pc despite high oil prices.