Economy
Pakistan takes over SCO Interbank Consortium chair for 2026-27
Pakistan has assumed the chairmanship of the SCO Interbank Consortium for 2026-27, with HBL's Sultan Ali Allana at the helm, alongside its overall SCO chair.
Pakistan
Pakistan: 58 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Pakistan takes over SCO Interbank Consortium chair for 2026-27. Key developments, background and analysis.
58 stories on Pakistan since 27 September 2026; the latest was published on 2 November 2026.
Key developments
- Pakistan takes over SCO Interbank Consortium chair for 2026-27Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the SCO Interbank Consortium (SCO-IBC) for 2026-27, the Finance Ministry said.
- Pakistan embassy in Tehran calls reports of attack on envoy baselessPakistan's embassy in Tehran said reports that Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui was attacked are 'baseless and factually incorrect'.
- Pakistan tells UN Taliban must act against terrorist groups in AfghanistanPakistan's counsellor at the UN, Muhammad Jawad Ajmal, urged the Afghan Taliban to 'take decisive action' against terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory.
- Iran calls Qatar's new peace ideas unacceptable but talks go onA person briefed on the talks said Qatari mediators gave Iran a new seven-day draft on Sunday, with daily confidence-building steps for both sides; a senior Iranian official called it 'unacceptable ideas and not an offer'.
- Pakistan urges US and Iran at UNSC to honour the Islamabad MoUPakistan's acting UN envoy, Usman Jadoon, urged the US and Iran to honour the Islamabad MoU and return to negotiations at a Security Council debate on Iran's nuclear programme.
Islamabad
Pakistan embassy in Tehran calls reports of attack on envoy baseless
Pakistan's embassy in Tehran said social media reports that Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui was attacked at an event are baseless and factually incorrect.
Islamabad
Pakistan tells UN Taliban must act against terrorist groups in Afghanistan
Pakistan's UN envoy told the Third Committee the Taliban must act against the TTP and others, citing more than 4,700 Pakistani deaths in three years.
Middle East
Iran calls Qatar's new peace ideas unacceptable but talks go on
A senior Iranian official called Qatar's new seven-day draft 'unacceptable ideas', while Araghchi said Iran stays in close contact with mediators.
Islamabad
Pakistan urges US and Iran at UNSC to honour the Islamabad MoU
At the UN Security Council Pakistan urged the US and Iran to honour the Islamabad MoU; Iran said Trump's reported remarks show the deal was never taken seriously.
Islamabad
Pakistan tells UN the Security Council veto should be abolished
Pakistan told the UN General Assembly the veto should be abolished or severely restricted, and opposed new permanent seats sought by India and others.
Islamabad
Pakistan tells UN: civil nuclear cooperation must be non-discriminatory
At the UN, Pakistan said anti-proliferation efforts must not block peaceful nuclear cooperation, as the IAEA chief said an Iran deal needs verification.
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.
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.
Technology
UN warns AI is crowding out human judgement in war; Pakistan flags new risks
The UN's disarmament research chief warned AI is replacing human judgement in war, as Pakistan told the UN science is moving faster than governance.
Energy
Petrol cut by Rs2.71 a litre, diesel up 31 paisas for Thursday
The government cut petrol by Rs2.71 to Rs379.31 a litre and raised high-speed diesel by 31 paisas to Rs390.11 for October 22 under daily pricing.
Pakistan
Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Indonesia sign 'Badr' defence industry pact
Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Indonesia signed the 'Badr' memorandum in Doha to cooperate on defence production, research and training; other nations may join.
Islamabad
Pakistan and Maldives sign 20 MoUs, target $200m trade
PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Muizzu agreed to lift trade from $13.9m to $200m in two years as 20 MoUs were signed on the first Maldivian visit in 11 years.