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			<title>Naqvi takes veiled swipe at political party chief over K-P governorship</title>
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				<![CDATA[Says K-P needs peace, stability and collective efforts instead of political confrontation amid security challenges]]>
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				<![CDATA[Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday criticised a political party&rsquo;s chief over his opposition to the imposition of governor&rsquo;s rule in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, saying the politician was &ldquo;extremely angry&rdquo; over not being given a role in the move or being offered the governorship.

In an informal conversation with journalists in Lahore, Naqvi said the politician had spent several decades pursuing politics with the support of the establishment.

&ldquo;This was the same politician who used to get even the air tickets for his political party arranged through the establishment,&rdquo; he said.

Read: Sanaullah links reversal of K-P governor&#39;s rule to PTI support for counterterrorism efforts

&ldquo;Such politicians do not look good pointing fingers at others today,&rdquo; Naqvi said, adding that political differences were part of politics but discussions should be based on arguments and facts rather than &ldquo;uncivilised language&rdquo; and allegations.

Although Naqvi did not name the politician, his remarks appeared to refer to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who has categorically rejected the government&rsquo;s decision to impose governor&rsquo;s rule and an emergency in the province.

Naqvi also criticised political leaders who had recently expressed concern over the resources of the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata), questioning their silence during the years when the districts were not receiving their due share.

&ldquo;When the former Fata districts were not receiving their rightful share for several years, why were these people silent at the time?&rdquo; he asked.

&ldquo;Why did they not remember to issue any statement for the rights of the people of former Fata at that time?&rdquo; he added.

The interior minister said the rights and resources of the people of former Fata should be kept above political interests.

He said K-P was facing serious security challenges and urged political leaders to contribute to restoring peace and stability.

&ldquo;Political leaders should play their role in restoring law and order and eliminating terrorism instead of fanning the flames and spreading unrest,&rdquo; Naqvi said, adding that the province needed peace, stability and collective efforts rather than political confrontation.

Also Read: Fazl didn&#39;t set conditions for mediation

The remarks came after the federal government imposed an emergency and governor&rsquo;s rule in K-P on Sunday, dismissing the PTI-led provincial government. The move drew criticism from opposition parties, including Fazl, Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) Chairman Mehmood Khan Achakzai and PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan.

Fazl was central to recent political developments surrounding negotiations between the government and the opposition, with both sides agreeing to his role as a mediator in a bid to find a way forward.

However, despite several rounds of talks, no breakthrough could be achieved, and the government imposed governor&rsquo;s rule and an emergency in the province, a move rejected by the JUI-F chief.

Speaking to the media earlier this week, Fazl accused the government of backing out of negotiations with the PTI and the opposition despite initially agreeing to their demands.

&ldquo;I am a witness to the fact that the government backed out after agreeing to the demands,&rdquo; he said, questioning why it had reneged on its commitment.

He rejected the use of the fight against terrorism as a justification for imposing an emergency and criticised the role of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), a coalition partner in the federal government.

Maryam Nawaz laments Fazl statements

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also lamented&nbsp;Fazl&#39;s statements, saying she had not expected a senior politician who had himself been a victim of terrorism to support those backing terrorism.

In a statement on X, she said it was &ldquo;extremely regrettable&rdquo; that instead of holding those responsible for K-P&rsquo;s destruction through &ldquo;incompetence, inefficiency and corruption&rdquo; accountable, statements were being issued in their support.

&ldquo;Those whose support is being expressed should be asked whether they attended even a single funeral of a martyr in 13 years,&rdquo; Maryam said.



&ldquo;Instead, terrorists were provided shelter, nurtured and given resources, hideouts and the land of the province to launch attacks on Pakistan,&rdquo; she alleged.

The chief minister said the province&rsquo;s valuable resources had been spent on sit-ins and protests, while 13 precious years had been &ldquo;wasted on corruption and incompetence&rdquo;.

Referring to the military leadership, Maryam said Fazl&rsquo;s remarks about the army chief who had led the country to a &ldquo;historic victory&rdquo; in the &ldquo;Battle of Truth&rdquo; and under whose leadership Pakistan had been given the honour of protecting the Holy Mosques had hurt every patriotic Pakistani.

&ldquo;Officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army are still taking bullets to eradicate the scourge of terrorism,&rdquo; she said.

&ldquo;Every day, someone&rsquo;s son, someone&rsquo;s brother and someone&rsquo;s husband returns home wrapped in the national flag,&rdquo; she added, saying it was not befitting of Fazl to stand with those obstructing the fight against terrorism instead of paying tribute to the martyrs and supporting the army.

Read More: Achakzai warns Sindh could be next to face governor&rsquo;s rule

Maryam said Fazl&rsquo;s party had itself suffered from terrorism, with several of its members killed, while highlighting the PTI&rsquo;s inappropriate remarks and personal attacks against the JUI-F chief.

&ldquo;And those whom you are standing with today had, only yesterday, used extremely inappropriate language against you and made personal attacks,&rdquo; she said.

&ldquo;For the victims of terrorism to stand with those backing terrorism is something I cannot understand,&rdquo; she added.

She also held the PTI responsible for the end of her government in K-P.

Azma questions Fazl&#39;s motives

Separately, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari also criticised Fazl over what she called another &ldquo;irresponsible&rdquo; statement, saying his support for &ldquo;backers of terrorists&rdquo; was regrettable.

In a statement on X, Bokhari said the federal government, rather than the PTI, was not responsible for the deprivation faced by the former Fata districts, where the PTI had remained in power for 13 years.

She said questions about funds allocated for former Fata and the lack of development work there should be directed to the PTI founder and his party.



&ldquo;Maulana Fazlur Rehman and his party have themselves been targeted by terrorist attacks several times. Such a statement does not befit Maulana Fazlur Rehman,&rdquo; she said.

Questioning Fazl&rsquo;s motives, Bokhari asked what he was trying to achieve through such &ldquo;irresponsible statements&rdquo;.

&ldquo;Do politics, but do not ridicule institutions and martyrs,&rdquo; she said, adding that Fazl had also made &ldquo;disrespectful&rdquo; remarks about martyrs some time ago.

Also Read: Governor&#39;s rule imposed in K-P for fourth time

She said the nation had expressed strong anger over his previous statement.

&ldquo;The PTI is the B-team of terrorist organisations; this is no longer a secret,&rdquo; Bokhari said.

She added that the federal government had not imposed governor&rsquo;s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa &ldquo;out of choice&rdquo;.

&ldquo;Governor&rsquo;s rule was imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa because of the PTI government&rsquo;s pro-terrorist policies,&rdquo; she said.

Bokhari said Fazl should express regret over his statement, which she said had caused deep grief and anger among the people.

&ldquo;Such irresponsible statements from a mature politician are unacceptable,&rdquo; she added.]]>
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			<title>Fakhar highlights World Cup preparations</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 15:06:01 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Opener says tri-series offers Pakistan chance to build combination ahead of 2027 global event]]>
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				<![CDATA[Pakistan&rsquo;s seasoned batsman Fakhar Zaman said on Friday that the ODI tri-series, also involving England and Sri Lanka, would help the team fine-tune combination for the 2027 ODI World Cup and regain momentum in the 50-over format after an extended break from one-day cricket.

Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the opening match of the tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday (tomorrow), with England completing the three-team line-up.

Fakhar said Pakistan had drawn up plans for the upcoming series but would keep some details confidential, adding that preparations were also focused on the bigger challenge ahead.

&ldquo;There are a lot of plans regarding the tri-series, some of which you cannot make public,&rdquo; Fakhar told reporters at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday.

&ldquo;We are very hopeful and excited. The way we are preparing, we have all the plans for the World Cup in the back of our minds, so we will try to do well in this tri-nation series and also build a combination because we are playing one-day matches after a long time.&rdquo;

Pakistan have several experienced players in their ODI squad, including Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi. Meanwhile, younger players such as Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz and wicket-keeper Saad Baig will be looking to establish themselves.

Fakhar, Pakistan&#39;s only double centurion in the men&#39;s ODIs, said the squad&#39;s recent first-class cricket commitments could help players adapt to the demands of the 50-over format.

&ldquo;The best thing about the combination is that all the boys are coming after playing the first-class season. So everyone is in rhythm and is coming after playing a long format of cricket,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;When you play first-class cricket then 50 overs format does not seem that long to you, whereas when you play T20 regularly, it seems a little long,&rdquo; Fakhar said.

The left-handed opener added that Pakistan&#39;s bowlers had also shown encouraging signs, with the squad eager to establish a settled combination ahead of the global tournament.

&ldquo;We have a very good combination, as you can also see from the way wickets are being sold out. Everyone has the World Cup in their minds,&rdquo; he said.

Pakistan&#39;s recent ODI results have offered grounds for optimism. They swept Sri Lanka 3-0 at home in November 2025, defeated South Africa 2-1 and beat Australia by the same margin in home series in May and June 2026. However, they suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Bangladesh in March.

Fakhar acknowledged the pressure on senior players to deliver, saying criticism was an inevitable part of the professional sport when results did not go their way.

&ldquo;When you perform, you get appreciation from fans. When you don&#39;t do well, then it is natural that things don&#39;t feel good,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;Every person, senior and junior, tries to do their best and improve in their profession.&rdquo;

Pakistan have not won a major global cricket title in recent years, and Fakhar said the squad understood the importance of turning promising performances into silverware.

&ldquo;We are excited right now, and we definitely have this thought in the back of our minds that it has been a long time since we won a big event,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;We have reached finals and played semi-finals, but the happiness that you get as a nation after winning the trophy is something you don&#39;t get, no matter how many finals or semi-finals you play.&rdquo;

The stage for the tri-series is set as England also arrived on Friday and will undergo training on Saturday (today). Pakistan and Sri Lanka have started their preparation from Thursday.

The series will be played under double league round robin format with the top two teams progressing to the October 31 final.

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			<title>Hasan Raheem submits 'Bewajah' for consideration in two Grammy categories</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 14:49:59 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Song blends Urdu, Shina lyrics with visuals showcasing Gilgit-Baltistan’s music, traditional attire and freestyle polo]]>
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				<![CDATA[Singer Hasan Raheem has submitted his song Bewajah&nbsp;for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards in two categories: Best Music Video and Best Global Music Performance.

The singer announced the submission on Instagram through a post shared by the Hasan Raheem Global page, captioned &ldquo;BEWAJAH | FOR YOUR GRAMMY&reg;️ CONSIDERATION&rdquo;.

The post listed both categories, marking a notable moment for Raheem as his music continues to bring the sounds and traditions of his native Gilgit-Baltistan to wider audiences.

The submission does not guarantee a Grammy nomination, but it places Bewajah&nbsp;in contention for consideration at one of the music industry&rsquo;s most prestigious awards. It is notable not only for the song itself but also for the cultural heritage it represents.

While Best Global Music Performance recognises music from across diverse traditions, Best Music Video focuses on the visual production accompanying a recording. Bewajah&nbsp;brings the two elements together through its musical influences and portrayal of northern Pakistan.





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A tribute to Gilgit-Baltistan

Released in March 2026, Bewajah&nbsp;features producer Umair and blends Urdu lyrics with a bridge in Shina, a language spoken in Gilgit-Baltistan. The track draws on the region&rsquo;s musical identity, combining emotional storytelling with sounds rooted in Raheem&rsquo;s cultural heritage.

The music video is equally central to the song&rsquo;s appeal. Filmed in Gilgit, Pakistan, it unfolds against the region&rsquo;s dramatic mountainous landscape, incorporating traditional clothing, Gilgiti dance and a freestyle polo match. Raheem, dressed in white and adorned with jewellery, stands out against the dark-clad players and spectators, while the surrounding mountains add to the video&rsquo;s striking cinematography.

By placing freestyle polo, traditional attire and local dance at the centre of its visual narrative, the video gives the release a distinct cultural identity that extends beyond its musical arrangement.

He has also spoken about freestyle polo, a sport closely associated with the region&rsquo;s Shandur Polo Festival, describing it as an experience everyone should witness at least once. The video&rsquo;s setting reflects his continuing interest in bringing the traditions of Gilgit-Baltistan to wider audiences.

Raheem rose to wider prominence with tracks including Aisay Kaisay&nbsp;and Joona, later expanding his audience through collaborations and appearances on Coke Studio Pakistan. His work has frequently drawn on his roots, making Gilgit-Baltistan an important part of his artistic identity.]]>
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			<title>Al Pacino to receive life achievement award from actors' guild</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 14:30:14 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Veteran actor will receive SAG-AFTRA’s 2027 Life Achievement Award for his long career and humanitarian contributions]]>
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				<![CDATA[Celebrated actor Al Pacino will receive a lifetime achievement award for his career achievements and humanitarian work next year, the actors&#39; union SAG-AFTRA announced on ​Thursday.

The American actor, best known for playing Michael Corleone in The Godfather&nbsp;films is &zwnj;the 62nd recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award.

The union will present the award to him in Los Angeles at the 33rd Actor Awards on February 28, 2027 as part of a ceremony to be ​live-streamed on Netflix.

Pacino&#39;s recognition follows a career spanning more than six decades across film, ​television and stage.

He is known for numerous memorable characters, including real-life police ⁠officer Frank Serpico in 1973&#39;s Serpico,&nbsp;Miami mobster Tony Montana in 1983&#39;s Scarface&nbsp;and more recently Hollywood ​agent Marvin Schwarz in Quentin Tarantino&#39;s 2019 film Once Upon a Time &hellip; in Hollywood.

The award is presented ​annually to an actor who embodies the &quot;finest ideals of the acting profession,&quot; according to the union.

&quot;I wondered and wandered most of my life but have always felt at home with a script and my fellow actors,&quot; ​Pacino said in a statement from the actors&#39; union.

&quot;It&#39;s the work and the actors along the ​way that have been among the greatest joys of my life. It&#39;s an honour to be recognised by &zwnj;SAG-AFTRA ⁠in celebrating the journey,&quot; he added.

Pacino won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance as Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade in the 1992 film Scent of a Woman,&nbsp;and has also won multiple Emmy, Tony and Golden Globe awards.

&quot;Like so many actors, I have spent my life in awe and ​appreciation of the force ​of nature that ⁠is Al Pacino. When you watch him perform, you are witnessing a student and a master,&quot; SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin added in the statement.

Pacino ​also participated in the America: A Tribute to Heroes&nbsp;telethon following the September ​11, 2001 ⁠attacks, and in 2009 received the Arthritis Foundation&#39;s Jane Wyman Humanitarian Award for his charitable work.

The 86-year-old actor was born Alfredo James Pacino in New York. He struggled throughout the 1960s to find ⁠steady work ​before his eventual film breakthrough in 1972&#39;s The Godfather.

SAG-AFTRA represents ​approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, ​voiceover artists, influencers and other entertainment and media professionals.]]>
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			<title>Tesla's new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, won't land until 2028</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 14:23:30 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Roadster can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in less than one second and can hit a top speed of over 230 mph]]>
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				<![CDATA[Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster powered with rocket-style thrusters on ​Thursday and said it would start production in 2028, more than a decade after it first showed a next-generation version of its electric sports car.

The white two-seater vehicle, &zwnj;developed in collaboration with CEO Elon Musk&#39;s rocket company SpaceX, drove upside down on a ramp using a suction system, turned in the air and landed using built-in thrusters. Later in the event, it used the thrusters to jump over a truck and other vehicles, twisting in the air during the manoeuvre.

Some watchers saw the collaboration as Musk drumming up interest in a merger of the two big companies he controls, an idea he has explored by discussing their ​overlap.



Flying cars may be closer than we think.

Elon Musk showcases a Tesla Roadster demonstration featuring a &quot;kickflip&quot; through the air over other vehicles in Texas, leaving the crowd in awe as he teases a not-so-distant future where cars could do more than just drive.

&quot;This will be&hellip; pic.twitter.com/kZPRU59Myw
&mdash; Fox News (@FoxNews) October 16, 2026



Tesla shares were up 5% in premarket trading on Friday.

The reveal gives Tesla a showpiece car after years of missed Roadster deadlines, but it comes as the company shifts its focus ​to self-driving technology and robotics, and days before third-quarter results that analysts say matter more to investors.

Read:&nbsp;Tesla plans to build new electric vehicles in mid-2025

&quot;It was an engineering flex with no commercial value ⁠beyond embarrassing traditional car makers,&quot; Gene Munster, managing partner at Tesla investor Deepwater Asset Management, said on social media platform X.

&quot;The Roadster event is the latest example of why Elon can&#39;t wait to bring (Tesla) ​and (SpaceX) together,&quot; Munster said.



Two takeaways from tonight&rsquo;s Roadster event.

1. It was an engineering flex with no commercial value beyond embarrassing traditional car makers.

2. Elon can&rsquo;t wait to bring $TSLA and $SPCX together.
&mdash; Gene Munster (@munster_gene) October 16, 2026



Musk has played down the car&#39;s importance to Tesla&#39;s finances, describing it in 2023 as a &quot;small potato situation&quot; that would not &quot;move the needle in a major way financially.&quot;

But the car still carries ​symbolic weight.

&quot;Tesla does not currently have a halo car, or high-performance luxury vehicle designed to showcase an automaker&#39;s best engineering and technology. The Roadster will be Tesla&#39;s new halo car,&quot; Morningstar analyst Seth Goldstein said in a note last month.

Viewers and witnesses gushed over the spectacle of the launch.

&quot;That was the most insane product demo I&#39;ve ever seen,&quot; Tesla fan and investor Sawyer Merritt posted on X. &quot;I just saw this in person, and I&#39;m still asking how this wasn&#39;t ​AI.&quot;



Now leaving the Tesla Roadster event.

The hype going into this event was sky-high, yet Tesla somehow managed to exceed expectations. Kudos to all the engineers and designers. That was the most insane product demo I&rsquo;ve ever seen.

The Roadster looks great in person. Can&rsquo;t wait to&hellip; pic.twitter.com/cANPgyjCDO
&mdash; Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) October 16, 2026



Musk and other executives did not specify any target prices at Thursday&#39;s event, although Tesla nearly a decade ago quoted a base price of $200,000 for the vehicle.

Tesla&#39;s reservation page for the Roadster after ​Thursday&#39;s event showed a &quot;Performance&quot; version of the vehicle requiring a $50,000 deposit and a &quot;Thrust&quot; version with &quot;acceleration thrusters&quot; requiring a $250,000 deposit. A &quot;Rocket&quot; variant, which Tesla says is &quot;invite only,&quot; is described as a single-seat model with a &quot;full flight system.&quot;

&#39;Halfway to the &zwnj;speed of ⁠sound&#39;

The event at a SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas, had all the elements of a classic Musk product reveal: dramatic music, smoke, mechanical hissing sounds and a launch countdown.



0-60 mph in 0.81 seconds pic.twitter.com/7Pp4oqJVzq
&mdash; Tesla (@Tesla) October 16, 2026



&quot;This is the culmination of incredible work by Tesla and SpaceX engineers working closely together to make something that you haven&#39;t seen in any movie,&quot; Musk, wearing a silver Western-style belt buckle emblazoned with the Tesla logo, told a cheering crowd of enthusiasts and investors.

The Roadster can accelerate from zero to 60 mph (97 kph) in less than one second and can hit a top speed of over 230 mph (370 kph), Tesla vehicle engineering chief Lars Moravy ​said.

&quot;Definitely much faster than that,&quot; an excited Musk ​said. &quot;I think you&#39;ve got to crack halfway to ⁠the speed of sound.&quot;

The Roadster can also travel over 300 miles (480 km) on a single charge. That is less than half of what Musk promised in 2017, when Tesla first revealed a prototype of the second-generation Roadster and said that deliveries would begin in 2020.

The original Roadster, released in 2008 and on ​sale until 2012, was Tesla&#39;s first-ever electric vehicle and used a Lotus Elise chassis. It helped change the world&#39;s view of what an EV ​could be. The company has ⁠since been known for its Model Y and Model X SUVs and Model S and Model 3 sedans.

The reveal of the second-generation Roadster comes amid a sharp shift in Tesla&#39;s focus to artificial intelligence-led self-driving tech and robotics, away from manufacturing cars for human drivers.

Read More:&nbsp;How Tesla defined a new era for the global auto industry

This year, Tesla stopped selling Model S and X vehicles to make space for production of its Optimus humanoid robots. It also launched Cybercab &mdash; a two-seater robotaxi that comes without ⁠manual controls such ​as a steering wheel, pedals and mirrors.

Tesla is set to report third-quarter results on October 21.

Sales of Tesla&#39;s ageing lineup ​of EVs have declined over the past two years, although high gas prices helped boost deliveries in the third quarter.

&quot;The margin and cash flow numbers will carry far more weight with investors than anything they saw at the reveal,&quot; said Josh Gilbert, ​lead analyst for Asia-Pacific at trading platform eToro.

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			<title>Zoya Nasir says divorce is not an easy decision, stresses need for healing</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 14:20:42 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Actor says greater acceptance of divorce does not diminish heartbreak of separation or the time women need to recover]]>
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				<![CDATA[Actor Zoya Nasir has weighed in on the debate surrounding veteran actor Saba Faisal&rsquo;s remarks about divorce, stressing that ending a marriage is far from an easy decision for a woman and that the emotional toll of separation should not be overlooked.

Speaking in an interview, Nasir highlighted the heartbreak, difficult choices and healing that can follow the end of a marriage. She challenged the notion that greater acceptance of divorce means people have stopped grieving its consequences.

&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think any girl makes a decision so fast. She&rsquo;s like, &lsquo;I hope this works.&rsquo; It&rsquo;s not an easy decision. She puts a rock on her heart, and it&rsquo;s like she&rsquo;s lost an important part of herself when she gets divorced. To get out of that is very hard as well,&rdquo; she said.

The actor also emphasised that women should be given the time and space to recover emotionally after a separation. &ldquo;If she takes a three-month vacation, that&rsquo;s the least she needs to heal,&rdquo; Nasir said, adding, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s fine if it didn&rsquo;t work out.&rdquo;

Her comments come amid renewed discussion about Faisal&rsquo;s views on how families respond to divorce today compared with previous generations.

In an interview with The Express Tribune, Faisal reflected on how divorce was once followed by an extended period of mourning within families, saying news of a separation now often appeared to be shared more casually. &ldquo;Before, when someone used to get divorced, there used to be a &lsquo;sog&rsquo; happening for months,&rdquo; she said, referring to the mourning traditionally associated with the end of a marriage.





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Faisal&rsquo;s remarks sparked debate about whether divorce has become normalised in society and whether greater acceptance has diminished the significance of marriage. While some agreed that the end of a marriage should be treated as a serious matter, others argued that accepting divorce does not mean celebrating it or dismissing the pain involved.

Nasir had previously expressed strong reservations about the narrative surrounding divorce, describing it as a &ldquo;dangerous and twisted narrative&rdquo; in response to Faisal&rsquo;s remarks. Her latest comments reinforce the distinction between treating divorce casually and recognising that a marriage may end despite a person&rsquo;s best efforts to make it work.

The discussion also brings renewed attention to Nasir&rsquo;s own experiences. In a 2022&nbsp;interview with The Express Tribune, the actor spoke about her early marriage and subsequent divorce, urging parents not to marry teenage girls to significantly older men. She discussed the challenges she had faced and the importance of having a supportive family during a difficult period.

Nasir&rsquo;s personal life also attracted public attention through her former engagement to German travel vlogger Christian Betzmann. The pair announced their engagement in 2020 before calling it off in 2021, following a public disagreement over Betzmann&rsquo;s remarks concerning Pakistan, its culture and religion. Nasir announced the end of their engagement, citing differences over her values and his stance.

A focus on growth and healing

More recently, Nasir reflected on personal growth and self-discovery in a birthday post, describing the occasion as a private new year that allowed her to look back, learn and set new goals. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve always treated my birthday as my own private New Year. A time to reflect, learn, unlearn, grow and step into another year with the same ambitions and new goals,&rdquo; she wrote.

She added that the year had been rewarding both personally and professionally before describing her changing outlook on ageing. &ldquo;I think I&rsquo;m experiencing the exact opposite of a midlife crisis. A midlife clarity maybe? Turns out growing older might just mean growing into yourself,&rdquo; she added.

Her reflections on growth and healing echo the message behind her comments on divorce: difficult life transitions require time, understanding and the freedom to move forward without judgement.

Beyond her personal life, Nasir has established herself as an actor and entrepreneur. She made her television debut in Hania and went on to appear in popular dramas including Deewangi, Dobara, Mere Humsafar, Jannat Se Aagay and Noor Jahan. Before entering the entertainment industry, she pursued cosmetology and built a career in the beauty business.]]>
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			<title>Families of children killed in Peshawar school roof collapse demand justice</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635227/families-of-children-killed-in-peshawar-school-roof-collapse-demand-justice</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 14:20:15 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Dozens of people gathered on Friday outside the school to mourn the children killed in the collapse]]>
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				<![CDATA[The families of children killed in a roof collapse at a school in Peshawar&nbsp;called for &quot;justice&quot; on Friday, the day after more than 30 pupils and a teacher were crushed to death.

A woman teacher and 32 students, mostly younger than 14, died in the building collapse on Thursday morning.

&quot;The parents of all these children must receive justice,&quot; tailor Muhammad Wahab, who lost his 11-year-old nephew Hammad in the accident, told AFP on Friday.

Read: At least 30 children, teacher killed as school roof collapses in Peshawar

&quot;I appeal to our rulers,&quot; he said, adding that Hammad had been &quot;doing well in school&quot; before the tragedy.

Dozens of people gathered on Friday outside the school to mourn the children who were killed in the collapse, which officials blamed on dilapidated infrastructure.

One grief-stricken father showed AFP a picture on his mobile phone of his young daughter, dressed in red and gold, who lost her life.

Another parent, Asadullah, said he lost a son, nephew, and three other close relatives in the tragedy.

&quot;The children were good students and often achieved top positions in their classes,&quot; he told AFP. &quot;They happily went to school every day.&quot;

Residents and rescuers described chaotic scenes in the aftermath of Thursday&#39;s collapse, as people scrambled to pull children out from under the rubble.

Read more: Lahore roof collapse claims 14 young lives

A man named Sohail told AFP that &quot;everyone began screaming in panic&quot; when his niece, who had escaped the building, arrived home to tell them it had collapsed.

&quot;When I arrived at the scene, I saw around 10 to 15 children trapped beneath the rubble, with debris piled up to their necks. We quickly pulled them out,&quot; he said.

School owner detained

Images released by emergency services showed rescue workers in high-visibility vests scrambling to move debris, rubble and dirt.

A senior official in Peshawar told AFP that initial reports suggested the roof collapse was due to &quot;weak infrastructure&quot;.

&quot;The school owner has been detained,&quot; the official said on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to talk to the media.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed &quot;deep sorrow and grief over the loss of precious lives&quot; in an X post.



My heart is with the families grieving the loss of their children and a teacher in the tragic roof collapse at a school in Peshawar. No parent should have to endure such pain. I extend my deepest condolences and pray for strength for every family affected.

I have directed that&hellip;
&mdash; Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) October 15, 2026


President Asif Ali Zardari described the roof collapse as a &quot;heartbreaking tragedy&quot;.

Building collapses are common in Pakistan, largely due to poor safety standards and substandard construction materials in the South Asian nation of more than 240 million people.

In June, more than a dozen children were killed when a roof collapsed at a tutoring centre in&nbsp;Lahore.

In 2025, 27 people were killed and 10 injured when a five-storey building collapsed in&nbsp;Karachi&#39;s Lyari.]]>
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			<title>Trump administration reopened citizenship probe into Rep Ilhan Omar: report</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 13:23:49 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Current investigation focuses on documents submitted after Ilhan, family arrived in US as Somali refugees decades ago]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Trump administration has reopened an investigation into US Republican Ilhan Omar&rsquo;s citizenship, seven years after federal officials examined similar allegations and found insufficient evidence of wrongdoing, The Washington Post reported on Thursday.

Federal agents searched the Minnesota Democrat&rsquo;s Washington, DC, home on Monday as part of a renewed inquiry into whether Omar or her late father provided false information on immigration paperwork, according to the report.



The Trump administration&rsquo;s investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar is aimed at building a case to strip her of her U.S. citizenship and ultimately deport her, according to U.S. officials and other people familiar with the probe. https://t.co/JhyihvLHsd
&mdash; The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) October 15, 2026


The current investigation focuses on documents submitted after Omar and her family arrived in the US as Somali refugees decades ago, including paperwork used to obtain legal status and eventual citizenship.

Omar and her family were granted asylum when they came to the US in 1995, when she was 12 years old, and she became a citizen when she was 17.

Also Read: US launches immigration raid of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar&#39;s home

During Trump&rsquo;s first term, Homeland Security officials reviewed Omar&rsquo;s immigration history after a political appointee sought evidence of possible fraud, the Post reported, citing former immigration officials.

Investigators examined her family&rsquo;s refugee history, questions about her birthdate and her father&#39;s past military service in Somalia, along with longstanding allegations about her marriage.



A 2019 review by Trump administration immigration officials found insufficient evidence of wrongdoing by Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, including questions about her citizenship, birth date and her father&#39;s background.

The Trump administration has now reopened an investigation into&hellip; pic.twitter.com/siKCi2QenX
&mdash; Clash Report (@clashreport) October 16, 2026


The review concluded there was &ldquo;insufficient evidence of wrongdoing,&rdquo; one former official told the newspaper.

The renewed inquiry could lead to criminal charges or an attempt to challenge Omar&rsquo;s citizenship if investigators obtain evidence of fraud, according to officials cited by the Post.

Omar&rsquo;s team claims &lsquo;abuse of power&rsquo;

Omar, a frequent critic of Trump, rejected the investigation as an effort to &ldquo;target political enemies and weaponise federal law enforcement.&rdquo;

&ldquo;Trump has spread lie after lie about the Congresswoman in a desperate attempt to justify his extraordinary abuse of power,&rdquo; her spokesperson said on Thursday.

&ldquo;This is politically motivated and an escalation of Trump&rsquo;s personal vendetta against her lasting over a decade,&rdquo; the spokesperson added.

One former official familiar with the earlier review questioned the basis for reviving the case. &ldquo;I think her citizenship is solid and there wasn&rsquo;t any fraud there,&rdquo; the official told the Post.

Asked about Omar this week, Trump denied directing the investigation. &ldquo;I think she&rsquo;s a terrible person,&rdquo; he told reporters. &ldquo;But that&rsquo;s really up to the DOJ (Justice Department). I have nothing to do with it.&rdquo;



&quot;I think she&#39;s a terrible person... I don&#39;t think she loves the country at all.&quot;

President Trump makes his feelings about Rep. Ilhan Omar unmistakably clear when asked about the home raid involving the congresswoman.

Despite the criticism, the president repeatedly insists he&hellip; pic.twitter.com/VDzfKa7y43
&mdash; Fox News (@FoxNews) October 13, 2026


Under standard policy, the Justice Department avoids taking any action that might be seen as influencing an election within 60 days of that election.

Omar is currently seeking reelection to Congress in the November 3 election, which is less than three weeks away.]]>
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			<title>‘Pakistan should go with balanced squad in tri-series’</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 13:05:28 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Alam Zeb Safi]]>
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				<![CDATA[Sadiq says Shaheen must prioritise batting depth with defined role and disciplined bowling]]>
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				<![CDATA[Former Test opener Sadiq Mohammad has said that Pakistan should go with a balanced squad in the ODI tri-series which will begin on Sunday with the game between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Pindi Stadium Rawalpindi.

&ldquo;Pakistan squad should carry five specialist batsmen, five bowlers and a stumper. My advice to Shaheen Afridi is to ensure that every player has a clearly defined role, with the right batsmen occupying their proper positions in the batting order,&rdquo;Sadiq told The Express Tribune in an interview.

&ldquo;It is disappointing that Shahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadqat are not in the ODI squad. They are the two in-form batsmen and needed to be there,&rdquo; Sadiq said.

&ldquo;Pakistan should build its batting lineup around Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam and Hasan Nawaz, supported by a wicket-keeper batsman and the necessary all-rounders. The bowling options could include Sufiyan Muqim, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Razaullah, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi and Abrar, depending on the final team combination. The middle order must be instructed to target a minimum total of 300 runs,&rdquo; Sadiq said.

He said that at least one established batsman should remain at the crease until the final over to help Pakistan finish strongly,

&ldquo;Whether batting first or chasing the objective should be to bat through all 50 overs and maximise the final total. Ideally, one of the top five batsmen should face the last ball of the 50th over and finish the innings with a well-timed shot in front of square,&rdquo; Sadiq said.

&ldquo;Bowlers must consistently hit a good length and maintain a disciplined line around the fourth stump, just outside off stump. Every delivery should have a clear purpose, with bowlers planning how to challenge the batter rather than simply delivering the ball.&rdquo;

&ldquo;Razaullah&#39;s outswing ability should be utilised with the new ball. I recommend giving him two overs with two slips in place and instructing him to pitch the ball up, inviting right-handed batsmen to play the cover drive and creating opportunities for catches in the slip cordon. Against left-handed batsmen, he should use his inswinger to target the pads and create opportunities for leg-before-wicket dismissals, with the field adjusted accordingly, including a deep square-leg fielder where appropriate,&rdquo; Sadiq said.

He said that Pakistan should consider batting first if they win the toss.

&ldquo;I think they should bat first after winning the toss, particularly when conditions are favourable and a strong total could improve their qualification prospects. The team must aim to bat for the full 50 overs and avoid unnecessary collapses. If teams finish level on points after four matches, net run rate or other applicable competition rules could determine qualification for the final. In such circumstances, every run matters,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;Finally, if the choice is between Salman Ali Agha and Saim Ayub, I would favour Salman on the basis of my assessment of their batting. I consider the bowling contributions of both players relatively modest, so the decision should primarily depend on the batting role required by the team,&rdquo; Sadiq said.

Sadiq advised Babar to act as a premier batsman.

&quot;Babar should play his natural game, just as he used to. For the first 25 runs, he should focus on playing in front of square rather than guiding the ball behind square. Once he is set, he should make sure to play the last ball of each over and not worry too much about his strike rate. This approach could help him score a century in 115 to 125 balls by the end of the innings. However, he must make sure to play the last ball of the innings,&quot; Sadiq said.

&quot;When batting with a tailender, Babar must face at least four balls per over while guiding the tailender to stay with him and encouraging him to play with a straight bat.&quot;

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			<title>Trump's new press secretary admits failing bar exam</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635219/trumps-new-press-secretary-admits-failing-bar-exam</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 13:01:18 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Katie Zacharia previously described herself as a lawyer during television appearances and on social media]]>
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				<![CDATA[New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia acknowledged on Thursday that she had failed the bar exam, a prerequisite for practising law in the United States, as her credentials face scrutiny.

Zacharia has described herself as a lawyer during television appearances and on social media, and listed herself as general counsel of a California-based conservative nonprofit.

But the legal credentials of the press secretary, who President Donald Trump appointed last week, were called into question after she gave an inconclusive answer about where she had passed the bar exam.

Read:&nbsp;Trump&#39;s new spokesperson stumbles into controversy

The 41-year-old graduated from Pepperdine University&#39;s law school in 2011, but obtaining a law degree does not automatically qualify someone to practice law.

In a Fox News interview on Thursday, host Sean Hannity asked Zacharia: &quot;You took the bar exam, but you didn&#39;t pass the bar exam, correct?&quot;

&quot;Yes,&quot; she responded.

In a separate interview with conservative media outlet Real America&#39;s Voice on Thursday, Zacharia said she had registered to take the bar exam but was &quot;distracted and overwhelmed&quot; by plans to move to China with her husband.

&quot;The results are somewhat inconsequential because I knew I wouldn&#39;t need the bar in China,&quot; she said.

Foreign nationals cannot sit China&#39;s bar exam, although they can undertake certain legal work at Chinese law firms.

Hannity later asked Zacharia if she had ever taken the bar exam a second time, to which she said: &quot;I did not.&quot;



Katie Zacharia says she never retook the bar exam, but maintains she had a legitimate basis for calling herself a lawyer during television appearances.

The Pepperdine Law graduate tells @seanhannity she consulted attorneys before using the title, citing her law degree and&hellip; pic.twitter.com/eweV6pwPpg
&mdash; Fox News (@FoxNews) October 16, 2026



&quot;I had four kids in six years,&quot; she said. &quot;It was never my intent to go into the practice of law.&quot;

Zacharia said on Real America&#39;s Voice that &quot;many people in the field&quot; had assured her that she could &quot;label myself a lawyer,&quot; given her law degree and experience in business law gained in China, where she worked at a Beijing law firm.

She added that she could &quot;provide legal analysis, not legal advice.&quot;

&quot;I was very careful how I executed this.&quot;

The Campaign for Accountability, a political ethics organisation, called on Wednesday for the California Bar Association to launch an investigation.

Read More:&nbsp;White House defends Press Secretary Katie Zacharia amid questions over legal credentials

&quot;In California, calling yourself a lawyer without a license isn&#39;t puffery; it&#39;s a crime,&quot; the organisation said in a press release.

Zacharia held her first White House press briefing on Tuesday with an unusually short press conference, answering questions from only three journalists.

She succeeded Karoline Leavitt, a loyal Trump supporter and often combative press secretary, who stepped down in August to care for her young children.]]>
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			<title>Maldives arrive for King Cup</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635218/maldives-arrive-for-historic-billie-jean-king-cup-in-islamabad</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 12:58:21 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Zulfiqar Baig]]>
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				<![CDATA[Eight nations will compete as Pakistan hosts the women’s event for the first time]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Maldives team have arrived in Islamabad ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III, which will be held from October 21 to 24 at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex.

Pakistan will host the international women&rsquo;s team tennis competition for the first time, with eight nations set to compete in the tournament.

Bahrain, Bhutan, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Maldives, Pakistan and Qatar are participating in the event.

PTF president Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and secretary general Colonel Zia-ud-Din Tufail, along with federation officials, welcomed the Maldivian delegation upon arrival.

The PTF leadership said hosting the tournament reflected Pakistan&rsquo;s commitment to developing tennis, particularly women&rsquo;s tennis, while strengthening international sporting ties.

The competition will also give Pakistani players an opportunity to face international opponents on home soil.

The federation said it was making arrangements to welcome the participating teams and officials and ensure the smooth running of the tournament.

The event marks a milestone for Pakistan tennis as the country prepares to stage the regional competition for the first time.]]>
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			<title>Medvedev to face Jodar in Shanghai semis</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635216/medvedev-to-face-jodar-in-shanghai-semis</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 12:52:28 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Russian beats Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals]]>
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				<![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev overcame a wobble to beat a fighting Tommy Paul on Friday and reach the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters, setting up a showdown with rising star Rafael Jodar.

At age 20, the Spaniard is the youngest player to reach the Shanghai semi-finals since the tournament&#39;s inaugural edition in 2009.

Medvedev, the 2019 Shanghai champion, overcame inconsistent serving to beat Paul 6-3, 1-6, 6-3.

The 30-year-old saved seven break points to hold back the American in a marathon sixth game, giving little away as he broke to take the first set when Paul fired long.

But the 18th-ranked Paul returned inspired in the second set, displaying fantastic defence as Medvedev drove him around the court.

He was rewarded when Medvedev double-faulted twice in a must-win game to tumble into a decider.

The Russian, ranked sixth, cruised to a 2-0 lead in the third set and carried that momentum to the end, breaking again to win on his second match point.

Earlier, 13th-ranked Jodar beat Norway&#39;s Casper Ruud 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 -- recovering from a set down for the fourth time in a row this week.

Both players were tested but held serve to start with until Ruud capitalised on a break point, taking the first set with a searing forehand into the corner.

But Jodar&#39;s brilliance shone through, dazzling the crowd with a gorgeous over-the-shoulder smash in the fourth game of the second set.

Despite losing that game, the Spaniard held his nerve and won a crucial break point to go up 5-4 before closing out the set at the first time of asking.

Ruud, ranked 24th, saved three match points in the third set but double-faulted to hand Jodar victory.

&quot;Casper is a very tough player,&quot; Jodar said afterwards. &quot;I had to give my best level today to win this match.&quot;

Top seed Alexander Zverev faces Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the other semi-final on Saturday.&nbsp;]]>
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			<title>Karachi court acquits cocaine queen 'Pinky' in two drug cases</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635215/karachi-court-acquits-cocaine-queen-pinky-in-two-drug-cases</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 12:51:59 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Nasir Butt]]>
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				<![CDATA[Prosecution fails to produce sufficient evidence, prompting the court to accept the acquittal pleas]]>
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				<![CDATA[A district and sessions court in Karachi&nbsp;on Friday acquitted Anmol alias Pinky&nbsp;in two drug-related cases registered by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Gizri police, citing a lack of evidence.

In May, Karachi police arrested Pinky, accusing her of operating one of the city&rsquo;s most organised narcotics supply networks. She was arrested during a joint operation conducted by city police and a civil agency at an apartment in the Garden area. Investigators claim she ran a sophisticated cocaine processing and delivery operation with links extending beyond Karachi to Lahore, Islamabad and other cities. Police also said cases were registered against Pinky at Gizri Police Station in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and she was a fugitive in the said cases. Later, on August 13, a sessions court acquitted the alleged cocaine queen in three cases.

The judge&nbsp;announced the verdicts on applications filed by Anmol&nbsp;seeking acquittal in cases involving alleged drug offences and facilitation registered with the CTD, as well as a separate drug case registered at Gizri Police Station.

Read: Karachi court acquits drug queenpin &#39;Pinky&#39; in three cases

A case was registered against Anmol at the CTD police station in 2018. Her brother, Nasir, had already been acquitted in the case.

The cases were heard by the additional district and sessions judge (South), in whose court Anmol&nbsp;appeared via video link. During the hearing, the prosecution failed to produce sufficient evidence against her, prompting the court to accept her acquittal pleas.

In its order, the court directed that Pinky be released if she was not wanted in any other case.

With the latest verdicts, Pinky has now been acquitted in five cases. A total of 22 cases related to alleged drug peddling and other offences have been registered against Pinky at various police stations across Karachi.

Pinky was arrested on May 11, following the death of two prominent personalities allegedly caused by drug overdose. She came under intense public scrutiny, while the police faced criticism, after she was produced before a court with what appeared to be special protocol a day after her arrest.

According to the police, Pinky not only supplied narcotics to affluent neighbourhoods, including DHA and Clifton, but also personally prepared high-grade cocaine and managed deliveries through female riders and online platforms.

Read More: Sindh IG says probe into Pinky&#39;s drug network expanded as she named &#39;certain personalities&#39;

During interrogation, she allegedly claimed that &ldquo;no one in Pakistan makes better cocaine&rdquo; than her. Police said she sold two categories of cocaine &mdash; &ldquo;White Coke&rdquo; for Rs25,000 per gram and &ldquo;Golden Category&rdquo; cocaine for Rs40,000 per gram.

Pinky further alleged that she was being coerced into naming politicians and members of the entertainment industry.

She claimed that she had been subjected to torture and an investigating officer slapped her during interrogation. &quot;The IO threatened me and asked me to name a former prime minister and actors Muneeb Butt and Syra Yousuf in the case,&quot; she had alleged.]]>
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			<title>Scotland fast bowler Wheal retires from cricket</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 12:42:53 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Scotland fast bowler Brad Wheal has retired from cricket at the age of 30, citing recurring injuries that have left him unable to cope with the demands of fast bowling.

Wheal made his international debut against Hong Kong in 2016 and went on to play 18 one-day internationals, taking 27 wickets, and 26 Twenty20 internationals, claiming 24 dismissals.

The right-arm paceman featured in four ICC Men&rsquo;s T20 World Cups, including the 2026 edition in India. He was also part of Scotland teams that recorded memorable victories over Bangladesh in 2021 and the West Indies in 2022.

Wheal, who also represented English county side Hampshire, said the decision to end his career had not been easy but was one he had come to terms with.

&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve loved my time at Hampshire and representing Scotland as a professional cricketer, but unfortunately, recurring injuries have forced my hand, and I&rsquo;ve made the decision to retire from playing cricket,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve had four stress fractures in my back and recently had surgery on my knee, and ultimately my body can&rsquo;t cope with the demands of fast bowling anymore.&rdquo;

Wheal said representing Scotland had been a source of pride for him and his family, adding that his experiences at international tournaments and friendships with teammates were among the highlights of his career.

&ldquo;I&rsquo;m incredibly thankful to all my teammates, coaches and support staff who I&rsquo;ve worked with over the years,&rdquo; he said, also thanking Scotland supporters for their backing.

Wheal added that he would continue to follow the national team and support his former teammates from afar.]]>
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			<title>Rogue AI agents broke into Indian firms' live systems, government says</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 12:30:34 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[AI models under test broke into Indian organisations&#39; live systems and read confidential records undetected, India&#39;s ​cybersecurity agency said, the country&#39;s first such official &zwnj;account after similar incidents of rogue AI behavior worldwide.

AI model providers had voluntarily disclosed that their agents &quot;exceeded the authorisation of their assigned tasks&quot; ​during test runs to access Indian firms&#39; data, including ​business records, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) said ⁠late on Thursday.



CERT-In has published Advisory on its website:

AI Agents as Attack Vectors: Unauthorized Access by Agents under Evaluation and Misuse of Open-Source Agentic AI Tools Targeting Indian ICT Assetshttps://t.co/oYv3CSMx6c
&mdash; CERT-In (@IndianCERT) October 16, 2026


It did not name the providers or the ​affected organisations.

The disclosure brings India into a growing global debate ​over how AI companies test models with advanced hacking abilities. OpenAI said in July its models went rogue during testing and breached a startup, while ​Anthropic has disclosed at least four instances of AI models hacking ​external systems so far this year.

OpenAI has also apologised for the hacking of &zwnj;an ⁠Australian government website by its rogue AI agent.

Read: Global financial watchdog calls for more human oversight of agentic AI

None of the affected Indian entities detected the intrusions themselves, and in every case it was the AI companies that flagged the incidents, CERT-In ​said.

In a second ​set of ⁠cases, the government agency&#39;s own investigations found attackers deliberately using freely available AI tools to ​probe Indian systems and break in for financial ​gain, with ⁠such tools deployed widely across infrastructure in multiple countries.

Attacks that once took days from first entry to final damage were compressed ⁠to ​a few hours, CERT-In said, and ​victims that failed to fully clean up were attacked again within days, at ​greater depth.]]>
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			<title>Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel despite US blockade, data shows</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 12:08:25 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Tehran has been concealing cargoes among ​a growing volume of ship-to-ship transfers by other Gulf producers off Oman]]>
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				<![CDATA[Iran has managed to export some liquefied petroleum gas and jet fuel since July, despite a US naval blockade, shipping intelligence showed, and people involved in security said.

Tehran has in recent weeks been concealing such cargoes among ​a growing volume of ship-to-ship transfers by other Gulf producers off Oman, four people in maritime security who track Gulf oil movements told Reuters.

The Iranian exports and methodology are &zwnj;reported for the first time here. While a fraction of its former energy exports, the cargoes are rare evidence of petroleum products getting through a blockade that has halted Iran&#39;s crude exports.

Analysis by US advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which monitors Iran-related tanker traffic using ship and satellite tracking, shows at least eight gas tankers carrying Iranian LPG have left the Gulf of Oman since mid-July.

Another tanker carrying Iranian jet fuel reached Myanmar in September, additional satellite imagery and analysis by maritime intelligence ​group SynMax show.

The US imposed targeted sanctions in 2023 on Myanmar&#39;s jet-fuel industry, citing military airstrikes on civilians that the United Nations says have killed thousands of people. Myanmar&#39;s military government has ​repeatedly denied targeting civilians, saying its operations are directed against armed groups.

Read:&nbsp;Oil heads for weekly gain with Mideast supply risks

Six of the eight gas tankers and the jet fuel tanker are under US sanctions for ⁠transporting Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products, a Reuters analysis of the vessels and sanctions imposed on ships by the US Treasury showed.

&quot;What we have seen passing is a handful of tankers carrying Iranian LPG, ​but the overwhelming majority of tankers laden with Iranian products have been redirected by US forces,&quot; said Jemima Shelley, senior research analyst with UANI.

Shelley said some Iranian LPG tankers transferred cargoes near the Omani coastal towns ​of Shinas and Sohar, while others waited in the Gulf of Oman before heading past the US blockade, which US Central Command has said sits across the Gulf of Oman near the Iran-Pakistan border.

The total amount of these LPG cargoes was estimated at 4.1 million barrels, Shelley said.

Shelley said the shipments were driven &quot;more by opportunism&quot; than showing a new trend of Iran trying to export its oil and petrochemicals by using smaller ships.

Most of the cargoes sailed to Malaysia&#39;s Eastern Outer Port ​Limits to conduct further STS transfers for likely destinations in China, Shelley said, based on UANI&#39;s analysis.

The Iranian government did not respond to a request for comment. Myanmar&#39;s military-backed government did not respond to a ​request for comment on whether the country had received Iranian jet fuel.

US military says blockade &#39;ironclad&#39;

The US military&#39;s CENTCOM said its naval blockade, which was first imposed on Iran-related oil exports on April 13, is &quot;ironclad&quot;. The blockade was lifted in June &zwnj;after the ⁠US reached a draft understanding with Iran, but it was reimposed on July 14 following the collapse of the agreement.

A US military official told Reuters that the passage of a vessel does not necessarily mean it had evaded the blockade. Every ship was assessed individually, including through a review of its papers, and some vessels could be allowed through for humanitarian reasons, the official added.

Read more:&nbsp;Iran president says conflict in Mideast amounts to &#39;ecocide&#39;

The official said the appearance of a vessel on US sanctions lists is not the only factor to make it subject to the blockade, adding that US forces are also closely monitoring some ships without taking action against them for operational reasons.

Centcom said in an ​update on October 13 that during the three ​months of the latest blockade, four commercial vessels ⁠had been disabled and 135 ships had been turned around by US forces.

The US military has turned around ships from Asia and also seized some tankers, previous CENTCOM statements said.

Washington has coupled its blockade with a sanctions campaign aimed at severing Iran&#39;s remaining financial links and depriving it of revenue. Last week, it imposed ​fresh sanctions on 17 vessels involved in transporting Iranian crude, petrochemicals and petroleum products.

A US Treasury spokesperson questioned shipping data suggesting vessels had evaded the blockade, ​saying ships could spoof their ⁠locations or use false identities when loading.

Such data &quot;should be taken with a grain of salt&quot;, the spokesperson said.

The Treasury spokesperson said Operation Economic Outcast, together with the blockade, was &quot;suffocating the Iranian regime&quot;.

Torbjorn Soltvedt, principal Middle East analyst at risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft, said although there was no sign of Washington easing its blockade, worsening economic conditions in Iran could push Tehran to take greater risks.

&quot;If Iran can move product tankers through, even in small ⁠numbers, jet fuel ​may be a good option. Iran&#39;s aviation industry is under increasing pressure from US sanctions, with a growing number of planes ​grounded, and a potential surplus of jet fuel at Iranian refineries,&quot; Soltvedt added.

Iranian crude exports fell to zero in September, according to Kpler, the first month without a shipment since the analytics firm began tracking the producer in 2013.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has ​said the blockade prevented most Chinese purchases of Iranian oil and left Iran unable to deliver crude to customers.]]>
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			<title>Major hurricane Trudy keeps strengthening as it nears Mexico's Pacific coast</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 12:08:22 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Trudy has the potential to even reach Category 4 or 5 intensity, says hurricane meteorologist]]>
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				<![CDATA[Hurricane Trudy rapidly intensified into a major hurricane on Friday morning, carrying ​maximum sustained winds near 120 mph (195 kph) and ​higher gusts, as it moves closer to Mexico&#39;s Pacific ⁠coast.

Additional strengthening is still forecast before Trudy is expected ​to approach the Mexican coast on Saturday as a life-threatening ​major hurricane, the US-based National Hurricane Centre said.

&quot;Trudy has the potential to even reach Category 4 or 5 intensity,&quot; said Alex DaSilva, a ​hurricane meteorologist at private forecaster AccuWeather.

Mexico&#39;s civil protection agency ​asked residents to start preparations for the storm&#39;s arrival by securing doors &zwnj;and ⁠windows, and removing objects that could be thrown around by the strong winds.

Read:&nbsp;Little damage as Hurricane Polo sweeps over Mexico&#39;s Pacific coast

The hurricane will strike Mexico&#39;s Pacific coast, a region that has already been battered in recent weeks ​by storms ​that left several ⁠dead and caused severe flooding.

Located about 250 miles (400 km) south-southwest of the resort city of Acapulco, ​the storm is expected to produce up to ​12 ⁠inches (30 cm) of rain in the states of Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco, increasing the risk of life-threatening flooding and landslides, ⁠according ​to the NHC.

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Simon ​continues to weaken farther northwest offshore, after dropping heavy rain along the coast earlier ​as a hurricane.]]>
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			<title>Sanaullah links reversal of K-P governor's rule to PTI support for counterterrorism efforts</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635209/sanaullah-links-reversal-of-k-p-governors-rule-if-pti-supports-counterterrorism-efforts</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 11:50:23 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[PM’s adviser urges political consensus on security, saying federal govt remains open to cooperation with opposition]]>
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				<![CDATA[Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Friday hinted that the federal government could consider foregoing interim governance in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) if the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) agreed to support law enforcement agencies in their fight against terrorism.

A day earlier, a joint session of parliament adopted two separate resolutions ratifying the presidential proclamations imposing a state of emergency and governor&rsquo;s rule in K-P for two months, amid protests from the opposition. Before that, both houses of parliament had separately approved the emergency in the province by majority vote under Clause 1 of Article 232 of the Constitution, despite objections from opposition lawmakers.

The emergency and governor&rsquo;s rule were declared on October 11 after negotiations between the government and opposition failed, culminating in a PTI long march towards Islamabad that began on October 4.

Speaking to a private news channel, Sanaullah said the government wanted all political parties to reach a consensus on counterterrorism, arguing that growing security challenges required a unified response from the federal and provincial governments.

He said the government&rsquo;s primary demand from the opposition was that it stand with Pakistan, its law enforcement agencies and armed forces. The fight against terrorism had cost the country precious lives, including those of military personnel, he added.

Sanaullah maintained that political differences should not undermine ongoing counterterrorism efforts, stressing that the strategy adopted to combat terrorism should not be questioned or made conditional on political demands.

Read More: Opp fails to thwart govt move in K-P

The remarks came amid renewed political engagement following meetings involving Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

Responding to questions about why the government was pursuing negotiations despite parliament&rsquo;s ratification of the emergency measures and governor&rsquo;s rule, Sanaullah said the administration continued to seek consensus among political parties on matters of national security.

He argued that the evolving security situation demanded cooperation rather than confrontation, adding that the federal and provincial governments needed to adopt a common strategy to counter the threat. &ldquo;Everyone should stand with Pakistan, its law enforcement agencies, and its armed forces,&rdquo; he added.

He stressed that the war on terrorism had cost precious lives among law enforcement personnel, including military servicemen, and said it was therefore essential to support them and recognise their courage. &ldquo;Together we need to win this war [against terrorism],&rdquo; he said.

India-Israel nexus

Sanaullah attributed the latest wave of terrorism to India&rsquo;s defeat in Marka-e-Haq, referring to the May 2025 Pakistan-India conflict. He said that India had subsequently launched a covert campaign against Pakistan under what he called &ldquo;Operation Sindoor 2&rdquo;.

&ldquo;They are trying to avenge their defeat in the war,&rdquo; he said, stating that India was using the Afghan Taliban as proxies in its conflict with Pakistan. &ldquo;They have housed terrorists in training camps and funded them,&rdquo; the prime minister&rsquo;s adviser said.

Sanaullah further alleged that Israel was providing technical training to terrorists in Afghanistan, enabling them to operate drones. &ldquo;In view of all these precarious circumstances, there is a strong requirement that the central and the provincial governments adopt a unified approach to eliminate the threat,&rdquo; he said.

He reiterated that the government wanted a collective response to what it described as a challenge to Pakistan&rsquo;s sovereignty, warning that counterterrorism efforts could not succeed without coordination between the federal and provincial governments.

Political differences and negotiations

Addressing contentious issues between the government and opposition, Sanaullah said previous rounds of negotiations had either produced agreements on specific matters or referred unresolved issues to a special committee comprising representatives from both sides.

He said these mechanisms were intended to facilitate dialogue and identify a way forward on outstanding matters.

The prime minister&rsquo;s adviser also criticised the PTI&rsquo;s response to legal proceedings against its leaders, arguing that allegations of political victimisation should be addressed through the judicial process.

Also read: Pakistan, others walk out as Israeli president speaks at CICA summit in Azerbaijan

He said cases could be resolved only in accordance with the law and that courts, rather than political parties, were responsible for determining the guilt or innocence of those accused.

Sanaullah contrasted the current government&rsquo;s engagement with the opposition with the tenure of former prime minister Imran Khan, claiming that the PTI founder had not contacted the then opposition leader during his four years in power.

He said Shehbaz, by comparison, regularly met the opposition leader in parliament and invited him to discuss issues of national importance. He added that Achakzai had declined repeated verbal and written invitations to meet the prime minister.

PTI arrests and law and order

Commenting on the detention of PTI leaders, including Imran Khan&rsquo;s sisters, Sanaullah alleged that those detained had been involved in planning or supporting unrest. He cited calls for attacks on the governor&rsquo;s house and rioting in Islamabad as grounds for the authorities&rsquo; actions.

He also accused the PTI&rsquo;s social media team of operating like a &ldquo;mafia&rdquo;, saying that it used artificial intelligence and manipulated images to advance the party&rsquo;s political agenda. &ldquo;Therefore, actions taken against them are a necessity bound by concerns regarding law and order,&rdquo; he said.

According to Sanaullah, those detained could be released if the PTI demonstrated that it would not engage in activities intended to provoke unrest in the future.

Read More: PTI disowns Imran&#39;s X account in IHC

The adviser maintained that the government remained open to political engagement but insisted that cooperation on national security, particularly the fight against terrorism, was essential.

Sanaullah said the federal government&rsquo;s position on K-P and other outstanding political matters should be viewed in the context of the broader security challenges facing the country.

He concluded that the threat posed by foreign-backed terrorist networks required a coordinated national response, with political parties, law enforcement agencies and the armed forces working towards the common objective of eliminating terrorism.]]>
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			<title>Smith targets batting depth for World Cup</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 11:24:31 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Pakistan’s batting coach stresses adaptability and problem-solving across conditions]]>
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				<![CDATA[Pakistan&rsquo;s South African batting coach Michael Smith wants the country&#39;s batsmen to develop greater adaptability and depth as the team begins a year-long build-up to the 2027 ICC Men&#39;s Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Pakistan&#39;s preparations will include an extensive programme of One-Day International cricket at home and abroad, with the upcoming ODI tri-nation series providing an opportunity to assess batting options and prepare for varying playing conditions.

Smith, a former South African first-class cricketer, said Pakistan&#39;s recent Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka had offered useful preparation, particularly on pitches with additional pace and bounce.

&ldquo;I think we played really well against Sri Lanka on some wickets that we asked for a little bit of pace and bounce because that&#39;s what we are going to be getting in 12 months&#39; time in the World Cup,&rdquo; Smith told PCB Digital.

He stressed the importance of adapting to different surfaces, noting that teams could encounter contrasting conditions during the tournament.

&ldquo;In the World Cup you are going to be playing in different places in South Africa and Zimbabwe where you could come across five different pitches in five different games,&rdquo; he said.

Smith identified problem-solving as a key component of his coaching philosophy, saying batters needed to make sound decisions against different bowling attacks and adjust their approach according to match situations.

&ldquo;The biggest thing that we talk about is problem solving and being able to have the skillset to play on different wickets against different bowling attacks,&rdquo; he said.

Pakistan have several experienced options in their squad, including Babar Azam, who has scored 20 ODI centuries, and Fakhar Zaman, the country&#39;s only double centurion in the format. Salman Ali Agha has also emerged as a consistent contributor, having scored more than 1,000 ODI runs since the 2023 World Cup.

The squad also includes younger batsmen and wicket-keeping options, while all-rounders Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf and Arafat Minhas could strengthen the lower order.

Smith said Pakistan needed sufficient depth across all batting positions rather than relying on a small group of established players.

&ldquo;We don&#39;t want to be a team that relies on two or three players. We want to know who our two or three best players are in every position and hopefully give them enough experience so we can set them up for success,&rdquo; he said.

The coach added that building a winning mentality would be equally important during the preparation period.

&ldquo;Winning games from different places is the true hallmark of really good teams,&rdquo; Smith said.

Pakistan will use the tri-series to evaluate their options while balancing the need to win matches with giving players opportunities to establish themselves ahead of the global tournament.]]>
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			<title>Barcelona face Betis challenge</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 11:08:51 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Hansi Flick's irresistible side have scored 43 goals in that spell]]>
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				<![CDATA[There is much debate over who should win the Ballon d&#39;Or this year, but if Lamine Yamal&#39;s recent form continues over the season, handing out next year&#39;s award would be simple.

The teenage winger was at his mesmerising best as Barcelona waltzed to a 4-1 win at Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday, to make it 10 victories from 10 matches this season across all competitions.

Hansi Flick&#39;s irresistible side have scored 43 goals in that spell, including seven in the last two games, even without talisman Raphinha.

A sensational dribble from Yamal helped create a goal for Anthony Gordon in Istanbul, and the winger&#39;s inviting cross also carved out another for Fermin Lopez.

&quot;I don&#39;t know what to call it, it was an almost-rabona dribble,&quot; Yamal told Movistar.

&quot;It came off well to set up Gordon, that&#39;s the main thing, that it was effective at the end of the day.&quot;

Yamal had a moment of luck when the ball bounced off the defender back to him but showed excellent reflexes and speed to keep it in and find the former Newcastle winger.

The 19-year-old was named player of the match and earned lavish praise from his coach after another performance in which his ability to beat defenders and generate danger proved decisive.

&quot;It&#39;s amazing to have a player like him on this level. He changed the game for us and this was really good,&quot; Barca coach Flick told reporters.

&quot;In the second half he was fantastic, how he dominated the game, the (final ball)... it&#39;s unbelievable what he&#39;s doing.&quot;

Yamal has eight goals and nine assists in 10 games for Barcelona this season.

However, perhaps the most impressive aspect of Barcelona&#39;s start has been that their attacking brilliance has not depended on any one player.

Raphinha&#39;s absence has given former Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus an opportunity to step in successfully, while Karim Adeyemi has added goals and electric speed when needed to replace Gordon.

In midfield, Flick can call on Gavi and Dani Olmo among others without his side losing its identity, while Dutchman Frenkie de Jong is soon to return from injury.&nbsp;

That depth will become increasingly important as Barcelona enter the most demanding part of their autumn.

Critics have pointed out that they have yet to face one of Europe&#39;s elite sides, with Galatasaray away arguably their toughest assignment so far.

That argument will be tested this weekend as Barcelona face Manuel Pellegrini&#39;s high-flying Real Betis at La Cartuja.

The Andalusian side are third in La Liga, five points behind Barca and one ahead of Real Madrid.]]>
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			<title>K-P raises compensation for martyred police personnel to up to Rs35m</title>
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				<![CDATA[Kundi announces cash payments of up to Rs70m in place of residential plots, increased injury compensation]]>
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				<![CDATA[Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday announced a revised welfare package for police personnel and their families, increasing compensation for officers martyred in the line of duty to up to Rs35 million and replacing residential plots allotted to bereaved families with cash payments of up to Rs70 million.

Speaking at a media briefing, Kundi said the measures had been finalised over the previous two to three days in consultation with the inspector-general of police and the chief secretary. &ldquo;We have taken measures for the police over the past two to three days, and today we are putting them into practice,&rdquo; he said, adding that further steps would follow.

Under the revised compensation package, the families of martyred constables, head constables, assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs), sub-inspectors (SIs) and inspectors would receive Rs17 million, up from Rs11 million.

For the families of martyred deputy superintendents of police (DSPs) and assistant superintendents of police (ASPs), compensation had increased from Rs16 million to Rs25 million.

The families of martyred superintendents of police (SPs), senior superintendents of police (SSPs), assistant inspectors-general and officers in grades 18 and 19 would receive Rs30 million, compared with the previous Rs21 million.

For the families of deputy inspectors-general (DIGs), additional inspectors-general, the inspector-general of police and officers in grade 20 and above, compensation had increased from Rs21 million to Rs35 million.

Kundi said the government had also increased compensation for police personnel who suffered serious injuries or permanent disabilities while on duty. Payments for permanent disability had risen from Rs500,000 to Rs5 million, while compensation for severe injuries had increased from Rs100,000 to Rs1.5 million.

Cash payments to replace residential plots

Kundi said the government had revised the scheme under which residential plots were allotted to the families of martyred police personnel, as some families faced difficulties when plots were allocated far from their hometowns.

&ldquo;If a family belonged to Dera Ismail Khan, Lakki Marwat or Bannu, it could be allotted a plot in Nowshera or Swat, which created difficulties for the family,&rdquo; he said.

Under the revised scheme, families would receive cash instead of plots, allowing them to choose their own housing arrangements.

Families of martyred constables and head constables, who were previously entitled to five-marla plots, would receive Rs18 million in cash. Those previously entitled to seven-marla plots would receive Rs25 million, while families entitled to 10-marla plots would receive Rs35 million.

Families of officers of SP and SSP rank and above, who were previously entitled to one-kanal plots, would receive Rs70 million in cash.

Kundi said the payments would allow bereaved families to rent a house or purchase a plot or home in a location of their choice.

Compensation for families of serving police personnel

The governor said the government had introduced a compensation package for close relatives of serving police personnel, including their spouses, children, parents and siblings, who could also face security threats. &ldquo;Just as our police officers face risks, their families can also be targeted,&rdquo; he said.

Under the new package, Rs5 million would be paid if a police officer&rsquo;s spouse or child was killed in a targeted attack. If an officer&rsquo;s parent, brother or sister was killed in such an attack, the compensation would amount to Rs3 million.

Kundi also announced compensation for police personnel killed while off duty. The families of constables, ASIs and inspectors killed while off duty would receive Rs4 million, while those of DSPs and ASPs would receive Rs5 million. Families of SPs, SSPs and officers in grades 18 and 19 would receive Rs7 million.

Wedding and education assistance

Kundi announced special financial assistance of Rs10 million for the weddings of daughters of martyred police personnel. He also said the government planned to establish a fund to support the education of children whose parents had been martyred while serving in the police.

He said he had directed the inspector-general of police to ask the police welfare department to approach educational institutions and banks for contributions through their corporate social responsibility funds.

The proposed fund would cover the children&rsquo;s education, including studies abroad, and help them become financially independent. The government and police would also seek to help them secure employment, he added.

Police salaries and recruitment

The governor said police salaries had been increased by more than expected, adding that details of the revised pay package would be announced soon. The aim was to make the provincial police&rsquo;s salary package more competitive than those offered in other provinces, he added.

Kundi stated that 17,000 posts in the K-P police were vacant. He had directed the inspector-general to expedite recruitment and promotions and fill the vacancies to ensure the force could perform its duties effectively. &ldquo;We need to fill the vacant posts so that the police can be fully equipped to perform their duties,&rdquo; he said.

Concluding his remarks, he said the government would continue taking measures to promote peace, development and prosperity in the province.

&ldquo;The days of differences between the province and the federation are gone. The whole of Pakistan is ours. The federation is not our enemy, and Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan are not our enemies. We have to work together for peace, prosperity and development in the province,&rdquo; he added.

Earlier this week, Kundi distributed residential plot allotment letters to the families of 54 martyred police personnel at a ceremony at the Governor&rsquo;s House.

He said the government was preparing a broader welfare package to increase police salaries and compensation for officers killed or injured on duty, alongside financial assistance for housing, education and other needs of bereaved families.

The federal government imposed governor&rsquo;s rule in K-P on October 11, following President Asif Ali Zardari&rsquo;s approval of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif&rsquo;s advice.

The move transferred executive authority from the provincial government to Governor Kundi, while an emergency was declared in 12 districts under Article 232 of the Constitution.

The federal government cited worsening security concerns and authorised the deployment of the Pakistan Army to assist the civil administration.





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			<title>Southgate does not forsee a return to management</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 11:00:33 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The former England coach says his desire to remain involved in football has changed]]>
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				<![CDATA[Former England manager Gareth Southgate has said he does not forsee a return to coaching after his &quot;desire to be involved in football&quot; has changed.&nbsp;

Southgate led the Three Lions to two finals of the Euros in 2021 and 2024 but fell agonisingly short of ending England&#39;s wait since 1966 to win a major tournament.

The 56-year-old resigned shortly after Euro 2024 and since then has embarked on a range of other experiences rather than seeking a route back into the game.

Southgate has been a visiting lecturer at Harvard Business School in Boston and fronted a documentary where he travelled across the United Kingdom to understand challenges facing young men and boys.

&quot;I don&#39;t see a scenario where I do that,&quot; Southgate told the Amol Rajan Connection podcast on a possible return to Premier League management.

&quot;Towards the end of my time with England, I stopped enjoying, at the very least for a period, the wins that keep you going.

&quot;By the end, I didn&#39;t even enjoy the wins for any longer than a couple of minutes. So, I&#39;ve hardly watched football.&quot;

Southgate added he has not even visited a football stadium since going to see his first club Crystal Palace win the FA Cup final in May 2025.

&quot;I went to the FA Cup final to see my team, Crystal Palace, win their first trophy. I&#39;ve not been to a football ground since. So my sort of desire to be involved in football has changed.&quot;

English football has been rocked in recent weeks by Manchester City&#39;s guilty verdict on over 100 charges of breaking Premier League rules.

City have appealed and deny any wrongdoing, plunging the world&#39;s most watched league into limbo awaiting a final ruling and decision on any potential sanction.

&quot;My underlying thought is none of this is good for football and there are no winners,&quot; said Southgate.

&quot;Because if you&#39;re at the Premier League, for a very brief moment you might feel justified that all the flak you&#39;ve had for this case taking so long, this is why it&#39;s taken so long and there&#39;s the verdict, and I&#39;m sure there&#39;s an element of justification in that.

&quot;Then there&#39;s this realisation of how do we deal with all of this because you know the possibility of all the different legal cases that emerge from this, how long this could still take, what&#39;s the right sort of punishment, how do you keep the whole game on track?

&quot;That&#39;s unbelievably complex.&quot;]]>
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			<title>India recall Bhuvneshwar for T20I decider</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 10:41:52 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Veteran pacer replaces injured Arshdeep as India prepare for series finale against West Indies]]>
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				<![CDATA[Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been added to India&#39;s squad for the fifth T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru, the Selection committee confirmed.&nbsp;

Bhuvneshwar&rsquo;s inclusion comes after Arshdeep Singh sustained a blow to his bowling shoulder during the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

A decision on Arshdeep&#39;s availability for the series finale will be taken ahead of the match, subject to his recovery.

The 36-year-old, whose last appearance in the shortest format came in November 2022, has also been included in the squad for the New Zealand series, scheduled for later this month

The West Indies have tied the T20I series 2-2 against India, with the series decider set to be played in Bengaluru on Saturday before the hosts depart for their tour of New Zealand scheduled to begin on October 22.

Updated India T20I squad:

Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma (vc), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Naman Dhir, Bhuvneshwar Kumar]]>
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			<title>Mason Crane set to revive England career dreams</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 10:38:22 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Leg-spinner earns England recall after nine years away from international cricket]]>
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				<![CDATA[The 29-year-old Mason Crane has been named in England&#39;s squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan, marking a return to the international fold after making three appearances for his country as a 20-year-old in 2017 and early 2018.

His last international outing came in the final Test of England&#39;s 2017/18 Ashes tour in Sydney, where he scalped the wicket of Usman Khawaja, who had already made 171 runs, before Australia hammered them 4-0 in the series.

Crane also played two T20Is against South Africa and his only wicket came in the form of Proteas great AB de Villiers.

Speaking to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, Crane admitted he had begun to lose hope of another international opportunity before rediscovering his ambition in recent years.

&quot;I didn&#39;t really expect it, to be honest,&quot; Crane said.&nbsp;

&quot;It was a bit out of the blue. But it&#39;s really cool and I&#39;m buzzing.

&quot;I think there was a period a few years ago where I was sort of resigned to the fact it may not come again, where I maybe put a bit too much pressure on myself and wasn&#39;t particularly enjoying it.

&quot;But the last couple of years I feel like I&#39;ve I sort of got that spark back and the ambition that comes with it.&quot;

The 29-year-old will now look to make the most of his return, with his improved all-round game helping strengthen his case for international recognition.

Crane has been in good form in the domestic circuit in England, picking up 34 wickets in 14 County Championship matches and a further 15 in 10 Vitality Blast appearances in 2026, helping his case for a recall.

Crane has also been working to develop his craft as a leg-spinner, insisting he wants to be recognised for more than occasional moments of brilliance.

&quot;I don&#39;t want to just be a highlights reel bowler, every now and then bowl a really good ball and just live off that,&quot; he added.

&quot;I pride myself on trying to play to the situations really, trying to work out how I&#39;m going to get the most out of a wicket and get a particular guy out.

&quot;I&#39;ve also given myself a bit more freedom, I guess, with the ball now. I try and bowl more variations, but I&#39;m also better at bowling them now.

&quot;It&#39;s about sort of adding as many strings to your bow. It&#39;s really important.&quot;

England begin their tri-series campaign against Pakistan on October 20 in Rawalpindi as the teams to continue their build-up to the upcoming ICC Men&rsquo;s Cricket World Cup in 2027.]]>
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			<title>PM reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks in meeting with newly appointed envoy</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 10:02:03 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan&rsquo;s commitment to standing &ldquo;shoulder to shoulder&rdquo; with Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, while strongly condemning the recent escalation in Houthi attacks against the kingdom.

&ldquo;The prime minister reaffirmed that Pakistan stood shoulder to shoulder with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity,&rdquo; the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office said in a statement following Shehbaz&rsquo;s meeting with newly appointed Saudi Ambassador Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy.

The prime minister &ldquo;strongly condemned the recent escalation in Houthi attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia&rdquo;, which had resulted in &ldquo;the loss of precious lives and injuries to scores of innocent people, including Pakistani nationals&rdquo;, the statement added.

&ldquo;He underlined that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had always stood by each other,&rdquo; it added.



The newly arrived Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

Welcoming the Ambassador to Pakistan, the Prime Minister congratulated him on assuming his new responsibilities and wished him success in&hellip; pic.twitter.com/WZe2TXUuji
&mdash; Prime Minister&#39;s Office (@PakPMO) October 16, 2026


PM Shehbaz said the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance marked &ldquo;historic milestones&rdquo; in the countries&rsquo; longstanding fraternal relations and reflected their &ldquo;shared commitment to regional peace and security&rdquo;.

The prime minister also noted that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations had &ldquo;witnessed remarkable progress in recent years&rdquo; and reaffirmed Pakistan&rsquo;s commitment to &ldquo;further strengthening existing institutional mechanisms to deepen and broaden bilateral cooperation across various sectors&rdquo;.

The premier welcomed Albugamy to Pakistan, congratulated him on assuming his new responsibilities and wished him success in his diplomatic assignment.

He also thanked the Saudi leadership for its &ldquo;longstanding economic and financial support to Pakistan&rdquo; and assured the ambassador of Pakistan&rsquo;s full support and cooperation in further strengthening the two countries&rsquo; longstanding fraternal ties, the statement said.



The newly arrived Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, today. pic.twitter.com/Vmy1JUfShD
&mdash; Prime Minister&#39;s Office (@PakPMO) October 16, 2026


Separately, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also met Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s newly appointed Ambassador to Pakistan, Albugamy, in Islamabad, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a post on X.

According to the ministry, Dar &ldquo;underscored the longstanding fraternal bonds and strategic partnership between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia&rdquo; and reaffirmed the two countries&rsquo; &ldquo;shared commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation for mutual progress and prosperity&rdquo;.

The newly appointed Saudi ambassador conveyed greetings from the Saudi leadership to Pakistan&rsquo;s leadership and people, the ministry said.

Dar reciprocated with &ldquo;warm greetings and best wishes&rdquo; for Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, and the people of Saudi Arabia.

The deputy prime minister also wished Ambassador Albugamy a successful tenure in Pakistan, the statement added.



The newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, H.E. Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy, called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 in Islamabad today.

The DPM/FM underscored the longstanding fraternal bonds and&hellip; pic.twitter.com/dCMsROmFUa
&mdash; Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 16, 2026


Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye agreed to move immediately towards implementing their collective defence commitments and deploying agreed military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the Strategic-Political and Defence Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defence in Riyadh on October 5.

Under the decision, the committee directed the necessary measures to provide the agreed forces and capabilities and ensure their rapid deployment in Saudi Arabia, in accordance with approved arrangements and the national legislation of the three countries. It said the move would enhance &ldquo;readiness, military integration, and the collective capacity to confront and counter threats&rdquo;.

On August 7, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye formalised their longstanding strategic relationship through the newly signed MJDA, a trilateral security framework that its proponents describe as a defensive arrangement aimed at strengthening collective deterrence, enhancing military cooperation and promoting regional stability.

Houthi attacks

Houthis have repeatedly carried out missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia since the Yemen war escalated in 2015, targeting military installations, airports, oil facilities and other critical infrastructure.

Saudi authorities said attacks on October 6 and 7 killed three people and injured 36 others, including a Pakistani national. On October 11, a further strike on Riyadh airport killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300, while a subsequent attack on October 12 killed a Pakistani resident and injured 11 others.

The attacks disrupted airport operations, with flights suspended or cancelled, while the Houthis also claimed an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.

In September 2019, the group claimed responsibility for drone attacks on Saudi Aramco&rsquo;s Abqaiq processing facility and Khurais oil field, attacks that temporarily disrupted more than half of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s crude production.

The attacks continued in subsequent years, including strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure in March 2022.

More recently, Houthi attacks have again targeted Saudi territory. In September, the group claimed missile and drone strikes on a Saudi military base and other targets, while Saudi authorities reported attacks affecting several cities.

It is worth noting that on September 25, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye senior military leadership strongly condemned attacks targeting the holy city of Makkah as they reaffirmed their commitment to the collective defence of the Kingdom under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.

Read: Makkah defence alliance agrees to &#39;rapid force deployment&#39; in Saudi Arabia: FO

A day after that, Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman reaffirmed continued joint efforts to confront attacks targeting Makkah and civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom during a meeting with the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Then, on September 27, Defence Minister Asif also reiterated the resolve to implement the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement amid the rising Houthis attacks on Saudi Arabia and said that both Pakistan and T&uuml;rkiye would stand with Saudi Arabia practically and diplomatically in case of any aggression.

Asif further stressed that protecting Saudi Arabia fell under divine duty.

&quot;If there wasn&#39;t an agreement, if Saudi Arabia had been attacked, especially if the sacred cities of Makkah and Madinah were attacked, then we are bound by an eternal agreement; that is, we will protect the House of God and Madinah,&quot; he stated in an interview to a private channel.

He also outlined that the &quot;worldly agreement&quot; referring to the MJDA between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to protect one another, would operate in all circumstances.

Read more: Saudi-led coalition says new attack at Riyadh airport causes fire, day after strike kills 13

Yemen&rsquo;s civil war reignited in July after a UN-brokered truce collapsed, months into a wider Middle East war. Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government have since claimed hundreds of strikes on Houthi-held territory. The Houthis say the attacks have killed civilians, including women and children. Reuters could not independently verify those claims.

The Saudis entered the Yemen war in 2015 at the head of an Arab coalition to try to force the Houthis out of &zwnj;the Yemeni capital ⁠Sanaa. The war became a bloody stalemate, with hundreds of thousands of Yemenis killed by fighting and famine.

A 2022 ceasefire reached by the Saudis and the Houthis unravelled this summer, culminating in a lightning Houthi advance that took the Red Sea chokepoint of Bab el-Mandeb from Saudi-backed government forces.

Significance of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

The MJDA was the latest step in longstanding military and strategic cooperation between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. Signed in Makkah, the pact established a framework for collective deterrence and stipulated that an armed attack on any one of the three countries would be considered an attack on all three, while providing for wider cooperation across defence.

The agreement followed nearly a year of negotiations and came amid heightened instability across the Middle East. Turkiye and Pakistan had sought closer regional security cooperation, while Saudi Arabia had faced growing security concerns as conflicts spread across the region, threatening its territory, energy infrastructure and ambitious economic development plans.

For Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, the trilateral pact is built on their Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed in September 2025. That agreement stated that &ldquo;any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both&rdquo; and committed the two sides to strengthening defence cooperation and joint deterrence.]]>
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			<title>Pakistan condemns Indian defence minister's remarks threatening military aggression</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 09:40:07 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[FO warns of forceful response to any attack, urges New Delhi to abandon its belligerent posture and dangerous rhetoric]]>
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				<![CDATA[Pakistan on Friday rejected and condemned &quot;provocative remarks&quot; by India&#39;s defence minister threatening aggression against Pakistan, warning that any military action would be met with a forceful response.

&ldquo;Restraint and commitment to peace must never be mistaken for weakness. Any aggression will be met with a forceful response,&rdquo; Foreign Office spokesperson Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan said during the weekly press briefing.

He said the remarks reflected India&#39;s &ldquo;hegemonistic mindset&rdquo; and the risks its &ldquo;belligerent posture&rdquo; posed to regional peace and stability in South Asia.

Khan reminded India of the consequences of its military aggression in May 2025, saying Pakistan had demonstrated its capability and resolve to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity and had delivered a befitting response.

&ldquo;Let there be no ambiguity. Pakistan remains fully prepared to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity against any ill-advised aggression,&rdquo; he said.

He urged India to draw appropriate lessons from last year&#39;s events, abandon its belligerent posture and dangerous rhetoric, and act responsibly to ensure lasting peace in the region.



🔴LIVE: Spokesperson&#39;s Weekly Press Briefing 16-10-2026 at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad https://t.co/QHDzTMW4b7
&mdash; Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 16, 2026


The FO also strongly condemned the latest Houthi attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, reaffirming its support for Saudi Arabia&#39;s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security.

Khan said Pakistan remained deeply concerned over continuing attacks against Saudi Arabia and reiterated Islamabad&#39;s solidarity with the kingdom. &ldquo;Pakistan underscores that attacks against civilian populations and critical infrastructure are unacceptable and constitute a grave threat to regional peace and security,&rdquo; he said.

The spokesperson added that Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye had issued a joint statement on October 11 under the R4 Group Framework, condemning continuing Houthi attacks, including the strike on King Khalid International Airport.

The four countries reaffirmed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia, supported its measures to protect its territory and population, and called for an immediate and unconditional cessation of the attacks.

On Palestine, Khan said Pakistan had joined the foreign ministers of 18 other countries in condemning Colombia&#39;s inauguration of its embassy in Jerusalem, describing the move as contrary to relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and detrimental to the two-state solution.

In a joint statement issued on Friday, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Syria, Sudan and T&uuml;rkiye rejected the move.



🔊PR No.2️⃣9️⃣0️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Syria, Sudan and T&uuml;rkiye

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&mdash; Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 16, 2026


Pakistan urges Kabul to act against terrorists

Highlighting Pakistan&#39;s counterterrorism efforts, Khan said Dar had addressed an international conference on Pakistan&#39;s evolving counterterrorism landscape, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), cross-border threats and regional security, organised by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad on October 12.

According to the spokesperson, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan&#39;s resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms and called on Afghan authorities to take &ldquo;concrete, verifiable and irreversible action against groups operating from Afghan soil&rdquo; against Pakistan.

He also highlighted the threat posed by &ldquo;Indian-sponsored terrorist groups operating against Pakistan&rdquo;, including those originating from Afghan territory.

Khan said the deputy prime minister had outlined counterterrorism measures, including the implementation of the National Action Plan, Operation Azm-e-Istehkam and enhanced intelligence coordination. He also paid tribute to the armed forces and law enforcement agencies for their sacrifices.

Pakistan reiterates stance on Jammu and Kashmir

On Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the spokesperson reiterated Pakistan&rsquo;s position that India&rsquo;s actions on August 5, 2019, to divide the region into parts were illegal and void.

&ldquo;We have been saying it repeatedly and cannot alter the fact that Jammu and Kashmir is an internationally recognised disputed territory whose final status has to be determined in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and as per the wishes of the Kashmiri people,&rdquo; he said.

Pakistan condemns forced displacement of Palestinians

Commenting on the continued displacement of Palestinian refugees in the occupied West Bank and reports that displaced residents of the Tulkarm refugee camp would not be allowed to return, Khan stated that Pakistan considered the forced displacement of Palestinians and attempts to prevent their return serious violations of international law.

Read:&nbsp;Israeli occupiers attack olive pickers in central West Bank, torch 3 vehicles

He said such actions undermined the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people and called on the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to intervene to halt unlawful evictions, uphold the right of displaced Palestinians to return and hold the occupying power accountable for its ongoing violations.

The spokesperson reiterated Pakistan&rsquo;s support for the Palestinian people&rsquo;s right to self-determination and its call for the establishment of a viable, independent and contiguous Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

Pakistan, Oman agree to expand cooperation

Turning to bilateral relations, the spokesperson said Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al-Busaidy visited Pakistan from October 13 to 14 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

The two foreign ministers co-chaired the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission, reviewing bilateral relations and agreeing to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, energy, maritime connectivity, information technology and workforce mobility, he added.

Khan further said five agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed during the visit, along with a protocol recording the proceedings of the commission&#39;s session. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international developments and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening longstanding ties.

Separately, Dar met Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev on October 14, he said. The meeting reviewed the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Russia relations, with both sides discussing greater cooperation in trade, investment, culture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

They also underscored the importance of continued coordination at multilateral forums, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, he added.

Dar holds calls with regional counterparts

The spokesperson said Dar held a telephone conversation with Maldivian Foreign Minister Ertugrul Hisham Adem on October 10 to discuss preparations for President Mohamed Muizzu&#39;s forthcoming visit to Pakistan.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and agreed to remain in close coordination to ensure a substantive and productive visit.

On October 15, Dar held separate telephone conversations with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss regional and international developments.

During his conversation with Abdelatty, Dar emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in addressing regional challenges and reaffirmed Pakistan&#39;s support for de-escalation efforts.

His discussion with Fidan covered the situation in Gaza and Palestine, as well as preparations and strategy for the forthcoming Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Iraq.

The spokesperson said both conversations underscored the importance of continued engagement and close coordination to promote peace and stability.

Pakistan, EU discuss legal migration pathways

On Pakistan&#39;s engagement with the European Union, the spokesperson said Dar met European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner in Islamabad on October 13.

The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed cooperation on migration and mobility under the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan.

Dar highlighted Pakistan&#39;s efforts to combat irregular migration, migrant smuggling and human trafficking, stressing that these measures should be accompanied by greater opportunities for legal migration for skilled Pakistani workers and professionals.

Brunner appreciated Pakistan&#39;s progress in curbing irregular migration and acknowledged the potential for expanding legal migration pathways, Khan said.

Responding to a question, the spokesperson said Pakistan had made significant progress in curbing irregular migration to Europe, with EU figures recording a decline of around 64 per cent over the past 18 months.

He added that the achievement reflected Pakistan&#39;s sustained efforts to strengthen border management, improve institutional capacity, combat human smuggling and human trafficking, and enhance international cooperation.

Khan further said Pakistan had emphasised in its interactions with the EU that migration and mobility was one of the pillars of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan, signed in 2019, and that efforts to curb irregular migration should be complemented by greater opportunities for safe, orderly and legal migration.

&ldquo;In this spirit, Pakistan and the EU launched the Migration and Mobility Dialogue back in November 2022, and the dialogue is a win-win template, since it affords an opportunity for both sides to take this opportunity forward,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;In Europe, they are short of labour, and in Pakistan we have sufficient labour workforce,&rdquo; he added

IAEA completes first nuclear security mission in Pakistan

The spokesperson also announced the successful conclusion of the International Atomic Energy Agency&#39;s (IAEA) International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission to Pakistan on October 9.

The mission reviewed Pakistan&#39;s national legal and regulatory framework governing nuclear security. The IAEA team appreciated the country&#39;s cooperation, transparency and professionalism during the review.

Khan said the completion of the first-ever IPPAS mission to Pakistan reflected Islamabad&#39;s commitment to strengthening nuclear security and promoting international cooperation for the safe, secure and peaceful application of nuclear technology.

Digital reforms to facilitate document attestation

Separately, Dar witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Higher Education Commission and the Inter-Boards Coordination Commission to integrate their databases.

The initiative aims to streamline the attestation and verification of educational documents, improve transparency and expand access to digital services for Pakistanis at home and abroad, the spokesperson said.

He added that the initiative would reduce delays and eliminate the need for physical visits, making consular services more accessible and efficient.

Responding to a question about the inquiry into alleged irregularities in attestation services and reports of officials being taken into custody, the spokesperson said the Foreign Office was progressively digitising attestation and apostille services to make them faster, more transparent and more accessible.

He said e-attestation had been launched through the ministry&#39;s portal, while the transition towards e-apostille was underway, including online applications, electronic payments, digital verification and e-certifications.

Eligible applicants could also be exempted from physical appearances, subject to prescribed safeguards, a measure that would particularly facilitate overseas Pakistanis. &ldquo;This is a massive leap forward,&rdquo; he said, adding that the process was ongoing and had been personally steered by the deputy prime minister and foreign minister.

The spokesperson said the memorandum of understanding signed between the FO and the Higher Education Commission would enable greater integration among stakeholders, replacing manual application and processing procedures with automation.

Regarding the inquiry, he clarified that the committee was constituted from outside the ministry and was continuing its work. &ldquo;They will be announcing their proceedings once it is completed,&rdquo; he added.]]>
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			<title>2 children among 8 killed in separate road accidents in K-P</title>
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				<![CDATA[Eight people were killed and eight others injured in two separate road accidents in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Friday.

Six people were killed and seven injured when a passenger van overturned in Buner, while two children were killed and another injured after being run over by a truck in Charsadda, Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Ahmad Faizi said.

Rescue 1122 teams reached the accident site in Buner after receiving information and launched relief operations. Five ambulances and 20 rescue personnel took part in the operation, shifting the deceased and injured to hospital, he added.

The cause of the accident was not immediately known.

In the Charsadda incident, three children were run over by a truck near Tarnab Road. Rescue teams responded on the instructions of District Emergency Officer Ghayoor Mushtaq Khan and shifted the children to the District Headquarters Hospital.

The deceased were identified as five-year-old Mubeen, son of Farhadullah, and 11-year-old Saifullah, son of Sher Wali. Fourteen-year-old Yaseen, son of Farhadullah, was injured. According to initial information, Farhadullah and Yaseen belonged to Gulshanabad Khat Korona, while Saifullah was a resident of Kheshgi.

Read: Four killed as passenger van collides with dumper on Swat Motorway

K-P Governor Faisal Karim Kundi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the passenger van accident in Buner and offered his condolences and sympathies to the families of the six people killed. He also wished the seven injured people a speedy recovery and directed the relevant authorities to ensure they receive&nbsp;the best possible medical treatment.

On October 13, four people, including a woman, were killed and five others injured when a van collided with a truck on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway near Badrang in Mastung district. The van was travelling from Quetta to Kalat when the collision occurred.

Earlier, on August 30, four people were killed and seven injured when a passenger van collided with a dumper near Tunnel No 3 on the Swat Motorway in Lower Dir district. A motorway police spokesperson attributed the crash to the negligence and carelessness of the van driver.

In July, at least 40 people were killed and eight injured when a passenger coach travelling from Quetta to Peshawar plunged into a ravine in the Danasar area of the Sherani-Zhob Highway, near the Balochistan-Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa border. The difficult mountainous terrain complicated rescue efforts.]]>
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			<title>Pakistan, 18 countries reject Colombia’s Jerusalem embassy, says move has 'no legal effect'</title>
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				<![CDATA[Pakistan and 18 other countries have condemned Colombia&rsquo;s inauguration of its embassy in Jerusalem, saying any move to recognise the city as Israel&rsquo;s capital was &ldquo;null and void&rdquo; and had no legal effect, according to a Foreign Office (FO)&nbsp;statement issued on Friday.

According to the FO, the joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Syria, Sudan, Turkiye and Yemen.

In a joint statement, the foreign ministers expressed their &ldquo;unequivocal rejection&rdquo; of the move, saying it contravened relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and undermined international efforts to achieve &ldquo;a just and lasting peace based on the two-State solution&rdquo;.

The ministers said their position was consistent with relevant UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, particularly Security Council Resolutions 476 and 478, adopted in 1980.



🔊PR No.2️⃣9️⃣0️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Syria, Sudan and T&uuml;rkiye

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&mdash; Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 16, 2026



The resolutions rejected attempts to change Jerusalem&rsquo;s character or status and called on states to withdraw diplomatic missions from the city, which the statement said was part of the Palestinian territory occupied in 1967.

The ministers called on the Colombian government to &ldquo;reconsider and reverse this decision&rdquo;, uphold its obligations under international law and refrain from measures that &ldquo;prejudice the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people&rdquo;.

They reaffirmed the Palestinians&rsquo; right to &ldquo;an independent and sovereign Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital&rdquo;.

Read:&nbsp;Colombia quake death toll tops 250

The condemnation came two days after Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on October 14, becoming the 10th country to establish a diplomatic mission in the city, Reuters reported. The move marked a shift in relations with Israel under President Abelardo de la Espriella, who reversed his predecessor&rsquo;s decision to sever diplomatic ties with Israel.

Former Colombian president Gustavo Petro broke off diplomatic relations with Israel in May 2024 over its military operations in Gaza. Colombia&rsquo;s embassy opening also coincided with the restoration of a free trade agreement between the two countries.

Most countries maintain their embassies to Israel in Tel Aviv, while Israel regards Jerusalem as its capital and Palestinians seek East Jerusalem as the capital of a future independent state. The city&rsquo;s status remains one of the most contentious issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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			<title>PSX edges 233 points higher to close at 166,419 points </title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 08:56:53 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[KSE-100 Index opened near the previous close of 166,186.16]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Pakistan Stock Exchange&rsquo;s benchmark KSE-100 Index rose 233.55&nbsp;points&nbsp;to close at 166,419.72&nbsp;on Friday.

The index had opened near the previous close of 166,186.16 and traded in a range of 165,956.51 to 166,663 during the session. Volume stood at 45.71 million shares with a traded value of roughly Rs3.53 billion at the time of suspension.

Market participants attributed the modest advance to selective buying in a handful of large-cap counters, although overall activity remained measured ahead of the midday break. The suspension is a regular feature of the trading calendar on Fridays.

With the index holding above the 166,000 level, the session reflected cautious optimism rather than aggressive risk-taking in the first half. Traders noted that further direction would depend on the tone after the resumption of trading later in the afternoon, particularly if volume picks up in key sectors.]]>
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			<title>Constable martyred in terrorists attack on police checkpost in Peshawar</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 08:47:15 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Ahtesham Khan  ]]>
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				<![CDATA[Governor Kundi, provincial police chief express condolences, say martyrs’ sacrifices remain valuable asset]]>
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				<![CDATA[A police constable was martyred when terrorists attacked the Spina Mela police checkpost in Hassan Khel, Peshawar, last night,&nbsp;Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Mian Saeed Ahmad said on Friday.

According to the CCPO, police personnel on duty responded with heavy retaliatory fire, confronting the attackers with courage and determination and forcing them to retreat and flee.

Police said reports that several terrorists were injured during the exchange of fire were being verified. A search operation was launched in the area to trace the fleeing attackers.

Meanwhile, funeral prayers for the martyred constable, Muhammad Jalal, were offered with full state honours at Malik Saad Shaheed Police Lines in Peshawar.

K-P Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, Chief Secretary Dr Muhammad Fakhr Alam Irfan, Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed, Inspector General Frontier Corps North Major General Rao Imran Sartaj, Pakistan Army and Counter-Terrorism Department officials, CCPO Dr Mian Saeed Ahmed, Peshawar Commissioner Captain (retd) Khalid Mahmood, police officers and personnel, and the constable&rsquo;s family attended the funeral.

Read: Three terrorists killed in joint CTD, police operation in K-P&#39;s Tank

A police contingent presented a salute to the martyred constable, while the governor, chief secretary, and police and Pakistan Army officials laid floral wreaths on his coffin and paid tribute to him.

Governor Kundi and the provincial police chief expressed their condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family, saying the sacrifices of police martyrs were a valuable asset to the department.

&ldquo;The cowardly acts of terrorists cannot demoralise the police,&rdquo; Governor Kundi said.

He added that the police force would continue its efforts with unwavering resolve to protect the country and its people, maintain law and order, and eliminate terrorism.

K-P has witnessed a series of attacks targeting police personnel in recent months. On October 8, Station House Officer Daud Khan and his gunman, Farhad, were martyred when armed men opened fire on a police patrol near the Karak-Kohat boundary. Earlier, on September 28, three traffic police personnel were killed when unidentified gunmen attacked their vehicle in Tank district.

On September 25, Counter-Terrorism Department Constable Muhammad Afaq was martyred, and three other personnel were injured during an intelligence-based operation against suspected suicide attackers in Peshawar&rsquo;s Garhi Sherdad area. One of the deadliest recent attacks took place on September 18, when a blast followed by an assault at Kohat Police Lines killed 15 police personnel among 23 people. Eight attackers were killed during the subsequent clearance operation.]]>
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			<title>PKF eyes reforms after Asian Games failure</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 08:13:09 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Pakistan&rsquo;s disappointing campaign at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya has prompted the country&rsquo;s kabaddi authorities to consider changes aimed at restoring Pakistan&rsquo;s standing in a sport in which it was once a major force on the international circuit.

For the first time in the history of the Asian Games, Pakistan returned without a medal in kabaddi. The team failed to reach the semi-finals after suffering a 51-30 defeat by Iran in a crucial group match. However, the biggest setback came against Thailand, a relatively inexperienced opponent, who edged Pakistan 48-45 to severely dent their semi-final hopes.

&ldquo;Yes, it was unfortunate that we returned without a medal for the first time in four decades,&rdquo; Pakistan Kabaddi Federation&rsquo;s (PKF) Secretary General and former national captain Mohammad Sarwar told The Express Tribune.

&ldquo;We were leading Thailand by 14 points, but we lost the match in the last seven minutes. It was heartbreaking for all of us,&rdquo; Sarwar said.

He identified a lack of international exposure as one of the main reasons behind Pakistan&rsquo;s disappointing performance, saying regular competitions against top teams were essential to developing match temperament.

&ldquo;Our biggest issue is the lack of exposure. Other teams travel to India and keep playing matches, and that makes a significant difference. We do not play against India and rarely travel abroad, except for major events. We need to increase our international exposure because match temperament is crucial ahead of such important competitions,&rdquo; Sarwar said.

Pakistan had also invited Iran to participate in a joint training camp ahead of the Asian Games, but the plan did not produce the desired results. &ldquo;The team usually trains in Iran, but the conflict involving Iran and the United States prevented Pakistan from travelling there this time,&rdquo; Sarwar said.

Pakistan have won seven bronze and two silver medals in kabaddi at previous Asian Games, making their failure to reach the podium a significant setback for the country.

Sarwar acknowledged that Pakistan needed to pay greater attention to mat kabaddi, the format played at the Asian Games, where barring strong India, Iran and South Korea have made considerable progress.

&ldquo;We need to focus on this format. The problem is that circle-style kabaddi is usually given priority in Pakistan. Iran, for example, focus on Asian-style kabaddi, while their circle-style game is weak,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;We did not expect to return without a medal because we believed our team was competitive.&rdquo;
The federation is also considering hiring an Iranian coach in an effort to improve the team&rsquo;s performance in the Asian-style.

&ldquo;We are now considering hiring an Iranian coach, even though we were the ones who taught them kabaddi. We will see how this experiment works,&rdquo; Sarwar said.

Pakistan&rsquo;s next target is the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, where the federation hopes to build a stronger squad.

&ldquo;Our next target is the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. We will build a good team and see how the players perform,&rdquo; Sarwar said.

The 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Games are penciled in for December 11-21 in Riyadh.
The federation also plans to revive its domestic league, which it believes could help improve players&rsquo; competitiveness and financial security.

&ldquo;We held the Super Kabaddi League a few years ago and intend to revive it. Such an event is important if we want to keep the sport alive and strengthen players financially,&rdquo; Sarwar said.
Pakistan began their Asian Games campaign convincingly, beating Malaysia 65-22 and Nepal 58-43. However, consecutive defeats against Thailand and Iran ended their hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

India won both the men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s kabaddi titles, defeating Iran in both finals. The Indian men secured a 40-34 victory, while the women won 37-34.

India&rsquo;s continued progress has been supported by a high-profile professional league that provides players with regular competition and greater exposure. Pakistani players also featured in the league in the past, but their participation has been suspended in recent years because of strained political and diplomatic relations between the neighbouring countries.]]>
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			<title>Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards in 2027 for first time since 1953</title>
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				<![CDATA[Ahad Cheema says Pakistan will work to amplify voice of developing countries, ensure provision of development finance]]>
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				<![CDATA[Pakistan will chair the boards of governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2027 for the first time since 1953, with Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema nominated to lead both institutions&rsquo; boards for the year, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said on Friday.

The announcement was made during the plenary session of the annual meetings of the WBG&nbsp;and the IMF in Bangkok, Thailand.

The ministry said Cheema had been briefed by the WBG&rsquo;s Corporate Secretariat on the responsibilities of the chairmanship. He also met WBG Vice-President and Corporate Secretary Aradhana Kumar Capoor to discuss institutional support and coordination during Pakistan&rsquo;s tenure.

Cheema also met outgoing chairman Carlos Carvalho Spalding and congratulated him on successfully completing his term. The two discussed the responsibilities of the chairmanship and priorities for the coming year, the ministry added.

Cheema said Pakistan would work to amplify the voice of developing countries and ensure the effective and predictable provision of development finance.

He said Pakistan remained committed to improving coordination among multilateral development institutions and sought to mobilise private investment to support sustainable and inclusive growth.

Pakistan would work with the WBG, the IMF and member countries to strengthen the multilateral development and financial system, Cheema said.

The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group are being held in Bangkok, Thailand, with Pakistan&rsquo;s delegation, led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, engaging with international lenders, investors and development partners on economic reforms, financing and investment opportunities.

During the meetings, Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan&rsquo;s fiscal deficit falling to a 22-year low, three consecutive years of primary surpluses and improved foreign exchange reserves, while reaffirming the government&rsquo;s commitment to structural reforms and sustainable, export-led growth. Pakistan has also called for reforms to the international financial system to make multilateral institutions more representative and responsive to the needs of developing countries.

Aurangzeb meets World Bank chief 

Finance and Revenue Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at a dinner hosted by Thailand&rsquo;s prime minister on the sidelines of the World Bank Group&ndash;IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Pakistan Television said in a post on X.



Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, during a dinner hosted by the Prime Minister of Thailand on the sidelines of the World Bank Group&ndash;IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok. The occasion provided an&hellip; pic.twitter.com/1HmQQhjate
&mdash; Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) October 16, 2026


&ldquo;The occasion provided an opportunity for informal interaction alongside the ongoing high-level engagements at the annual meetings,&rdquo; the post said.]]>
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			<title>Manchester United crisis deepens as City cloud looms</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 07:38:01 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Brighton target another statement win in Sunday's derby against Crystal Palace]]>
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				<![CDATA[Manchester United travel to historic rivals Leeds on Sunday with pressure mounting on manager Michael Carrick, while Manchester City aim to extend their perfect Premier League start despite the uncertainty over their future.

Brighton could be one of the big winners should City suffer severe sanctions for breaking financial rules.

The Seagulls riding high, just two points behind second-placed Arsenal, ahead of their grudge match against Crystal Palace.

AFP Sport looks at the pick of the action from the English top-flight this weekend.

Man Utd&#39;s worst start for 40 years

United are off to their worst league start in 40 years and were plunged further into chaos by defender Lisandro Martinez&#39;s attack on the club&#39;s hierarchy over a lack of investment in the squad after Tuesday&#39;s 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid.

The Argentine took aim at technical director Jason Wilcox after the Red Devils only added three midfielders during the transfer window.

But Martinez himself has been one of those most culpable for a miserable start to the campaign for his part in goals conceded to Fulham and Tottenham in recent weeks.

United have won just one of their opening six league games and were also dumped out of the League Cup last month by Brighton.

Leeds last beat the Red Devils at Elland Road back in 2002, but did inflict the only home defeat of Carrick&#39;s interim spell in charge last season when the sides met in April.

Carrick is increasingly at risk of becoming just the latest manager unable to turn around a sharp decline at Old Trafford since Alex Ferguson&#39;s retirement in 2013.

But he said the hostile atmosphere that will await his side presents the perfect chance to bounce back.

&quot;What a great game (on) Sunday to prepare for. It&#39;s a fantastic game for us, for the club, for the history, for the supporters,&quot; said Carrick.

&quot;Everything to do with the game is a great game so we&#39;ll be ready for that.&quot;

City case leaves league in limbo

Manchester City sit pretty at the top of the table with six wins from six league games, but that may all count for nothing if they do not successfully overturn a guilty verdict on over 100 charges of breaking Premier League rules.

Enzo Maresca&#39;s men shut out that distraction to win 3-0 at Liverpool last weekend and rallied impressively in the second half despite losing 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in a thrilling Champions League tie on Tuesday.

But the uncertainty over their future has left the entire league in limbo.

City deny any wrongdoing and a case that began eight years ago has at least a few months left to run before the appeal is heard and a potential sanction announced.

&quot;My underlying thought is none of this is good for football and there are no winners,&quot; said former England manager Gareth Southgate.

City can stretch their lead at the top to six points when Ipswich visit the Etihad on Saturday, with Arsenal not in action until 24 hours later at Nottingham Forest.

&#39;Ruthless&#39; Brighton eye Champions League

Arsenal&#39;s only defeat this season came in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton, whose remarkable rise could reach new heights this season with many of the other established giants struggling.

Brighton have soared through the divisions and into Europe on the back of owner Tony Bloom&#39;s expertise in data analytics.

But they are yet to play Champions League football.

Despite routinely selling their prized assets to wealthier clubs, Brighton&#39;s smart recruitment of both players and coaches has allowed them to continue to thrive.

That has also made them a neutral&#39;s favourite but manager Fabian Hurzeler wants his side to show their nasty side against rivals Palace on Sunday.

&quot;We want to be ruthless. We want to create this energetic atmosphere where it makes it so hard to come to this place,&quot; said Hurzeler. &quot;We have to keep building this together with our fans and not be the nice football club anymore.&quot;

Fixtures (all times GMT)

Saturday

Everton v Chelsea (1130), Fulham v Hull, Brentford v Liverpool, Manchester City v Ipswich (all 1400), Newcastle v Aston Villa (1630)

Sunday

Brighton v Crystal Palace, Leeds v Manchester United, Bournemouth v Sunderland (all 1300), Nottingham Forest v Arsenal (1530)

Monday

Tottenham v Coventry (1900)]]>
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			<title>Hockey goalkeeping camp launched</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 07:21:20 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Fifteen goalies begin specialised training under Bob Veldhof]]>
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				<![CDATA[Pakistan on Friday launched a seven-day hockey goalkeeping training camp for 15 junior and senior goalies in Islamabad.

The camp aims to improve goalkeeping standard in the country.

The camp is being held at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium under Dutch coach Bob Veldhof, with a specialist goalkeeping coach overseeing sessions focused on modern techniques.

The programme includes morning and evening sessions covering technical skills, physical fitness and mental confidence, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said.

The PHF spokesperson said the camp aims to strengthen national team&#39;s defence and prepare goalkeepers for the demands of modern hockey.

Pakistan have been facing defence issues in recent years and a strong goalkeeping department can bring improvement at the back-end.]]>
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			<title>ATP proposes rankings system changes</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 07:10:13 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The changes aim to ease scheduling pressure and increase player earnings]]>
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				<![CDATA[The ATP unveiled plans to change its ranking system, centre the tour more on its Masters 1000 events and increase bonus payments for players from 2028 on Thursday.

Players take their best results from 19 regular-season tournaments, as well as the eight-man ATP Finals should they qualify, to form their ranking.

The current system allows players to replace up to three of their results from the eight mandatory 1000-level events with better performances from lower-tier competitions.

But the ATP wants to take away that possibility, ensuring points from all Masters tournaments count towards a player&#39;s ranking regardless of their results.

&quot;Today, players can replace up to three of their weaker results from ATP Masters 1000 events with better results from ATP 500 or ATP 250 events later in the season,&quot; the ATP said in a Q&amp;A posted on its website.

&quot;That can create pressure to add tournaments after an early loss to make up the points.

&quot;The proposals would remove this, so results at the biggest events count in full and players can plan their schedules around them rather than chasing points and risking overplaying.&quot;

Top players have regularly complained of burn-out in recent seasons, with several notable absentees from big events, especially later in the year.

World number one Jannik Sinner has not played since winning Wimbledon in July due to a knee injury, while seven-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz was also sidelined for large parts of 2026.

&quot;The demands of the season fall hardest on the players who go deepest at the biggest events,&quot; the ATP said.

&quot;Many players, including those in the mid-rankings, find it hard to protect time for recovery when the system rewards them for adding one more tournament.&quot;

The governing body for the men&#39;s tour added it was looking into weighting ranking points more favourably for players who go deep into tournaments.

It is also &quot;reviewing a limit on how many ATP 250 results count towards the rankings of top players&quot;.

Extra bonus prize money

Several players, including Sinner, protested against perceived low prize money at both this year&#39;s French Open and Wimbledon.

The ATP does not organise the Grand Slam tournaments, but it has announced plans for a large increase in bonus payments and pension contributions from the tour.

Players ranked in the world&#39;s top 250 would share a year-end rankings bonus worth a total of $25 million, while the bonus pool for top-ranked players available at 1000 events is slated to increase from $21.5 million to $50 million by 2028.

&quot;The proposals would take ATP&#39;s annual central investment in the sport through player compensation and support to more than $100 million from 2028,&quot; ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi said in an open letter.

The ATP also said it would push ahead with its reforms of the doubles game, despite fierce pushback from doubles specialists.

It is planning to cut down the size of doubles draws, reallocating prize money to the early rounds and qualifying of singles tournaments.]]>
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			<title>Lyon down Palace in Europa League</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 07:07:23 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Sunderland snatch a 2-1 stoppage-time win over Torreense]]>
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				<![CDATA[French club Lyon held off Crystal Palace 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday, while Sunderland made a late comeback to break the hearts of Portuguese second-division side Torreense.

Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus, Benfica and Bournemouth all also won to maintain their perfect starts to the league phase.

It was a painful return to his old home for Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage as the UEFA Conference League champions fell to their fourth defeat of the season in all competitions.

&quot;It&#39;s a very disappointing return because we lost. I can&#39;t take satisfaction from coming back home or seeing familiar faces when the result isn&#39;t there,&quot; Sage told UEFA.com.

&quot;The scoreline may have been close, but there was a big difference in the way the two teams played. We were nowhere near our usual standards in the first half.&quot;

Lyon took the lead inside the opening 10 minutes through Corentin Tolisso and Ernest Nuamah then doubled Lyon&#39;s advantage two minutes into first-half injury time.&nbsp;

Yeremy Pino halved the deficit for Palace early in the second period, but a close-range flick by Pavel Sulc restored Lyon&#39;s two-goal buffer.

Daichi Kamada smashed home a second for Palace with nine minutes remaining but the hosts held out to make it two wins from two to start the league phase.

Bayer Leverkusen followed up their opening 2-0 win with a 4-0 success at Polish side Lech Poznan.

AC Milan cruised to a 4-0 victory at Red Bull Salzburg, courtesy of a hat-trick scored by Italian teenager Alphadjo Cisse.

Club-record signing Goncalo Ramos made it four on 72 minutes before a red card for Filippo Terracciano took some of the sheen off the win for Ruben Amorim&#39;s men.&nbsp;

&#39;Devastated&#39;

In the Estadio Municipal de Leiria, Portuguese Cup winners Torreense looked set to hold their Premier League opponents to a draw until Noah Sadiki&#39;s 93rd-minute strike made it 2-1 for the visitors.

The 15th-placed side in Portugal&#39;s second tier stunned Sunderland in the 37th minute as centre-half Volnei Feltes cut past a flimsy challenge and unleashed a piledriver 30 yards from goal, which left Robin Roefs rooted to the spot.

Black Cats boss Regis Le Bris sent on first-team regulars Granit Xhaka and Enzo Le Fee just shy of the hour and the move paid dividends as Jules Ahoka struck shortly afterwards to level the scores.

After a lengthy VAR check decided against awarding Sunderland a late penalty, Torreense must have thought they had done enough to earn a famous point until Sadiki popped up at the death to thrash in the winner.

&quot;Conceding a goal in the last minute is a blow to the chest,&quot; Torreense coach Carlos Simoes said. &quot;The players are in the dressing room, devastated.&quot;

Fellow Premier League outfit Bournemouth enjoyed a fine home debut in Europe as they eased to a 3-0 win over Sturm Graz, courtesy of goals by Evanilson, Rayan and Alvaro Rodriguez.

Juventus fought from behind to emerge 2-1 victors at Celta Vigo after Newcastle loanee Nick Woltemade made it two from two in Europe to cancel out Hugo Alvarez&#39;s opener for the hosts, and Randal Kolo Muani scored an injury-time winner.

Martin O&#39;Neill&#39;s Celtic continued their difficult start to the season as they sank to a fourth defeat in their last five outings, outclassed 4-1 at Benfica.]]>
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			<title>Houthi commander killed in clashes with Yemeni government forces in city of Taiz: official</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 07:07:03 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone targeting kingdom’s east]]>
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				<![CDATA[A Houthi commander was killed in clashes with Yemeni government forces near Mount Han in the southwestern city of Taiz, a Yemeni official said on Friday.

Fayyad al-Noman, a Yemeni media spokesman, said on US social media platform X that Abdulrahman Mohammed Sufyan Wajih al-Din, also known as Abu al-Karrar, was killed by government troops near Mount Han.

Al-Noman identified the slain Houthi commander as a brigadier general and director of Dhi al-Sufal in the Ibb province.

He did not specify when the incident occurred or provide further details on the circumstances of the killing.

There was no immediate comment from the Houthis.

Taiz has remained a major front line in Yemen&#39;s conflict, with government forces and the Houthis engaged in repeated clashes around the city.

Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone targeting kingdom&rsquo;s east

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said early on Friday that it intercepted and destroyed a drone heading toward Saudi Arabia&#39;s Eastern Province, while Houthi-affiliated media reported artillery shelling in Yemen&#39;s northern border province of Saada.

In a brief statement, the coalition announced the interception without identifying who launched the drone or specifying its intended target.

The statement provided no details on casualties or damage.

Separately, the Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah TV channel reported artillery shelling in parts of Al-Dhaher district, which borders Saudi Arabia, in Saada province.

The reports came amid continued military escalation between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis.

On Thursday, the coalition announced the interception of a cruise missile over the Madinah region in western Saudi Arabia.

Read: Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls for immediate halt at UN

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree denied that the group had carried out any attacks against Saudi territory that day.

A day earlier, the coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis toward the capital Riyadh, where falling debris injured one person and caused minor property damage.

The latest incidents follow a wave of attacks on Saudi airports and energy facilities.

Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition supporting Yemen&rsquo;s internationally recognised government since 2015 against the Houthis, who have controlled Sanaa and several other provinces since 2014.

The current escalation began in July after a period of relative calm following a UN-brokered truce that started in April 2022.

Coalition says Houthis are getting missiles, fast boats

As Saudi Arabia backs government forces, the Houthis have been firing ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi airports, ports and &zwnj;oil installations, ⁠turning US ally Saudi Arabia into a pressure point in the wider war and threatening its ambitious economic plans.

On Thursday, the Saudi-led military coalition said the Houthis had attempted to attack dozens of such sites, highlighting the risk to Saudi civilian infrastructure. The governing council of the UN&#39;s International Civil Aviation Organisation condemned the recent attacks on civilian airports, aircraft, and aviation infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki told reporters that the Houthis had launched 20 attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh this month, killing 17 people and wounding 333 ​others. The airport is one of Saudi Arabia&#39;s ​main international aviation hubs.

The coalition said ⁠Houthi attacks on Abha airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia near the Yemeni border had killed three people and wounded 28.

Maliki said the Houthis had acquired advanced military technology with the help of &quot;regional actors,&quot; including ballistic missiles, drones and explosive-laden fast boats.

Iran has provided weapons, money and ​training to the Houthis, although Tehran has officially denied arming them in violation of a UN arms embargo.

Maliki also said the ​coalition had destroyed 127 ⁠weapons storage facilities and launch platforms in Yemen&#39;s mountainous areas, calling on the Houthis to immediately halt operations targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.

Shortly afterwards, the Houthi military spokesperson said Saudi airspace and airports were unsafe, renewing a warning to airlines while excluding airspace over the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.

Saudi Arabia&#39;s civil defence authority issued early-warning alerts throughout Thursday over potential threats ⁠in the ​cities of Najran and Jizan, as well as the wider Najran and Jazan regions, before later saying the ​danger had passed.

The Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday that it had intercepted and destroyed a drone in the southwestern Saudi Arabian city of Khamis Mushait, and another launched towards the country&#39;s southern region.]]>
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			<title>Dar orders action against hoarding, overpricing of essential commodities</title>
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				<![CDATA[Says adequate stocks available to meet domestic demand, with 'no shortages anticipated' and prices stabilising]]>
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				<![CDATA[Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday directed the authorities to take &quot;strict action against hoarding, artificial shortages and overpricing of essential commodities,&quot; as a government committee reviewed stock position, supply arrangements and prices, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)&nbsp;said.

According to the post on X, MoFA said Dar chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee to review the stocks and prices of essential commodities.

The committee reviewed the &ldquo;stock position, supply arrangements and prices of essential commodities&rdquo;, the ministry said. Dar was informed that &ldquo;adequate stocks were available to meet domestic demand&rdquo;, with &ldquo;no shortages anticipated&rdquo; and prices stabilising, it added.



Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee to review the stocks and prices of essential commodities.

The Committee reviewed the stock position, supply arrangements and prices of essential commodities.&hellip; pic.twitter.com/FA258IZ99O
&mdash; Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 16, 2026



The deputy prime minister directed all concerned authorities to &ldquo;monitor supply chains and commodity prices to facilitate domestic consumers&rdquo;, in line with the prime minister&rsquo;s directives.

He stressed that &ldquo;strict action would be taken against hoarding, artificial shortages and overpricing of essential commodities&rdquo;, the MoFA said.

The meeting was attended by the ministers for National Food Security and Research and Climate Change, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Bajwa, the commerce secretary and senior representatives of relevant federal and provincial ministries and departments.

Read: Energy keeps CPI in double digits

Pakistan&rsquo;s year-on-year consumer price inflation slowed to 10.3 per cent in September from 11.1 per cent in August, but rising electricity and fuel costs continued to put pressure on household budgets. Average inflation during the first quarter of the current fiscal year stood at 10.2 per cent, while monthly inflation increased by 1.3 per cent in September.

Short-term price pressures also persisted. The Sensitive Price Indicator rose 11.97 per cent year-on-year in the week ending October 8, with the price of a 20-kilogramme bag of wheat flour increasing 5.69 per cent in a week to Rs2,851, compared with Rs2,150 a year earlier. Onion prices more than doubled over the same period, while petrol prices rose 47.52 per cent year-on-year.

Pakistan&rsquo;s wheat and flour markets have faced rising prices and supply disruptions despite a substantial harvest, with concerns over hoarding, weak procurement and restrictions on interprovincial trade. In July, Punjab sought one million tonnes of wheat from federal reserves after failing to procure its planned three million tonnes from farmers, purchasing only 480,000 tonnes. Officials also said the province had been unable to trace about four million tonnes of wheat believed to have been hoarded, raising questions over stock management.

The situation was compounded in K-P by restrictions on wheat and flour supplies from Punjab. K-P requires about 5.2 million tonnes of wheat annually but produces only 1.2 million tonnes locally, leaving it heavily dependent on supplies from other provinces. Flour millers have said the restrictions disrupted deliveries, forced mills to close and drove up prices, with a 20kg flour bag reaching Rs2,700 in January.

Read more:&nbsp;Punjab flour halt drives prices higher

Despite repeated requests by the K-P government to restore supplies, restrictions remained in place in September, pushing prices of fine, special fine and mixed flour up by as much as Rs100 per 20kg bag. The provincial assembly passed a resolution on the issue, while Chief Minister Sohail Afridi sought the prime minister&rsquo;s intervention.

Flour prices have come under particular pressure in Peshawar, where a 20kg bag of coarse flour reached Rs3,300 in early October, while fine flour of the same weight sold for Rs3,120. An 80kg bag of coarse flour was priced at Rs13,200. The increase came as government-subsidised flour became largely unavailable in the open market, prompting concerns about supply shortages and allegations of artificial price manipulation.

The increase also affected consumers buying bread. Tandoors raised the price of a 50-gramme roti to Rs30, up Rs10, while some markets stopped selling single rotis and offered larger ones instead. The provincial Food Department said it had distributed more than 417,000 bags of flour at official rates during the preceding week and was releasing 3,000 metric tonnes of government wheat from strategic reserves to flour mills daily.

The IMF has also raised its inflation forecast for Pakistan to 9.9 per cent for the current fiscal year, up from its earlier projection of 8.4 per cent, while maintaining its economic growth forecast at 3.5 per cent.]]>
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			<title>Israeli occupiers attack olive pickers in central West Bank, torch 3 vehicles</title>
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				<![CDATA[Palestinian farmers assaulted in town of Turmus Ayya as attacks intensify during olive harvest season]]>
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				<![CDATA[Israeli occupiers on Friday attacked Palestinian olive pickers north of Ramallah in the central occupied West Bank, assaulting farmers and setting three vehicles on fire, local sources said.

The sources told Anadolu that a group of occupiers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives in the town of Turmus Ayya and physically assaulted several farmers.

The occupiers also torched three Palestinian vehicles and attacked the outskirts of the town, the sources added.

On Monday, the Palestinian Colonisation and Wall Resistance Commission said it had documented 136 attacks linked to the olive harvest season carried out by Israeli forces and occupiers since the beginning of October.

According to the commission, the incidents included beatings, expulsions, intimidation, gunfire, tear gas, and arrests.

They also included theft of olives and harvesting equipment and damage to trees, causing losses to farmers and restricting their access to agricultural land.

Read: UN official sounds alarm about Gaza, West Bank year after ceasefire

Attacks by Israeli forces and occupiers against Palestinians and their property across the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, have intensified since the start of Israel&rsquo;s genocide on Gaza in October 2023.

On Wednesday, a Palestinian woman was killed and two people, including a girl, were injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a residential building in Gaza City early Wednesday, sources said.

A medical source at Al-Shifa Hospital told Anadolu that the body of Reem Asaad Awad, 33, and two injured people were brought to the hospital following the airstrike on a residential building in the Rimal neighbourhood.

The source said the strike caused extensive destruction to the targeted apartment and neighbouring buildings. A large fire also broke out after the attack and was later extinguished by civil defence crews.

Meanwhile, witnesses said Israeli military vehicles and quadcopter drones opened heavy fire toward Palestinian homes in the Tuffah neighbourhood, northeast of Gaza City, while explosive devices were dropped on Al-Sikka Street in the surrounding area.

Separately, sources said the Israeli army carried out a large-scale demolition operation, blowing up homes within areas where its forces are deployed east of Gaza City.]]>
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			<title>Indian police detain 'cockroach' movement founder Dipke ahead of protest</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 06:56:17 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Cockroach Janta Party is demanding resignation of India's chief election commissioner over a revision of voter lists]]>
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				<![CDATA[Police ​detained India&#39;s &#39;cockroach&#39; movement founder Abhijeet Dipke and some supporters on Friday, ahead of a protest called by him in Delhi&#39;s central business district, &zwnj;the latest rally to demand the resignation of India&#39;s election chief.

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), opposition groups, and student organisations have held almost daily protests this month demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar&#39;s resignation over a revision of voter lists that critics say favours Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

More than 130 million voters were deleted during the revision, but the Election Commission has denied favouring any party ​and said wrongly deleted voters can re-enrol. The BJP has accused rivals of trying to undermine democracy by wrongly questioning legitimate electoral processes.

Dipke called Friday&#39;s protest ​in support of two CJP leaders detained and sent to jail this week for five days for demonstrating at a protest site in ⁠violation of a ban.

Read: India&#39;s &#39;cockroach&#39; movement leaders detained in jail for five days, party and police say



Indian police detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke ahead of a protest demanding the election chief&rsquo;s resignation, over a voter-list revision that allegedly favoured PM Narendra Modi&rsquo;s BJP. pic.twitter.com/ceQQbg9a1o
&mdash; Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) October 16, 2026


The group and left-wing student organisations had urged supporters to gather at Central Park in New Delhi&#39;s busy Connaught Place shopping and food district ​on Friday evening to wave and hoist the national flag.

Police say they warned movement leader against protesting

The live video on CJP&#39;s Instagram handle showed Dipke coming out of a ​house and walking towards the street, where police officers stopped him and, after a brief argument, hauled him into a police car and drove away.

&quot;We are detaining you right now,&quot; a police officer could be heard telling Dipke.

&quot;I have not broken any law right now ... how can you detain me?&quot; Dipke asked the police officers as he was taken away, the second time in a week that ​he has been detained.

There was no immediate comment from the police on the detention.



🚨 BREAKING NEWS🚨

Delhi Police have detained Abhijeet Dipke as he was heading alone to Central Park to hoist the Tricolour.#coackroachjantaparty #cjp_पार्टी pic.twitter.com/V0jgAyh9Lr
&mdash; CJP - Cockroach Janta Party 🇮🇳 (@CJP_Party_India) October 16, 2026


&quot;Abhijeet is detained by Delhi Police,&quot; CJP posted on X. &quot;This government is so scared of ​the youth waving national flag.&quot;

Student activist Neha Bora, a prominent face of the protests, was also detained as she tried to reach Connaught Place with dozens of supporters, local media reported.

Earlier on Friday, &zwnj;police met Dipke ⁠and warned him against going ahead with the protest. Security was stepped up and the park itself shut by civic authorities.

Senior police officer Sachin Sharma told news agency ANI that Dipke was served a notice that asked him to obey the law, and that he was informed of the implications of any violations.

Television images showed dozens of people arriving at Connaught Place amid heavy security, some of them waving small versions of the national flag.

Small protests were also held in financial capital Mumbai and tech hub Bengaluru, while ​student organisations held a demonstration in the ​eastern city of Patna, with people ⁠waving flags of their organisations and pushing against police barricades.

Youth used as pawns, BJP says

The cockroach movement has emerged as one of the biggest political challenges faced by Modi and his BJP in his 12 years in power.

A weeks-long sit-in by its supporters earlier this year ​forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan&#39;s resignation over exam paper leaks.

Read More: Modi&#39;s education minister quits as jubilant Indian youth protesters claim victory, end protest

The latest demonstrations erupted after the Indian Express newspaper reported that ​Kumar&#39;s two deputies raised concerns ⁠internally about voter list changes, registration procedures and digital systems.

The 130 million names that were removed from voter lists starting last year &mdash; equivalent to more than the population of Japan &mdash; included 28 million people who had died, 63 million who relocated, and 30 million who could not be traced, according to the Election Commission.

Opposition parties allege the deletions disproportionately affect Muslims ⁠and other minorities, ​who are unlikely to support the Hindu nationalist ruling party, allegations the commission and the BJP reject.

Defence ​Minister Rajnath Singh said the demonstrations were the main opposition Congress party&#39;s attempt to &quot;seize power&quot;.



Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday accused the Congress and its allies of using protests in the national capital to seek a change of government along the lines of Bangladesh and using the energy of young people to spread &quot;anarchy&quot;, news agency PTI reported.&hellip;
&mdash; IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) October 16, 2026


&quot;Instead of channelling the energy of the youth toward nation-building, they are being used as pawns in the politics of anarchy,&quot; ​he said at a media briefing on Friday.

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			<title>Saudi organisers say 2027 Asian Cup 'on schedule' after attacks</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 06:38:58 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The Asian Cup in January is &quot;on schedule&quot;, Saudi Arabian organisers said, after growing fears for the tournament following Houthi attacks on the country.

The continent&#39;s top football official said this week that the competition could be postponed to 2028, while stressing there was &quot;no hurry&quot; to make a decision.

The 2027 Asian Cup is supposed to kick off on January 7 in the Saudi cities of Jeddah, Riyadh and Al Khobar.

In a statement late Thursday, the local organising committee said: &quot;Preparations remain on schedule for the tournament.

&quot;This work continues in close coordination with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and other relevant stakeholders.&quot;

Saudi Arabia has in recent days come under sustained attack in a dramatic escalation in the war with the Iran-backed Houthi group.&nbsp;

Several sporting events, including matches in domestic football, have been postponed.

The local organising committee for the Asian Cup, the region&#39;s most prestigious football tournament, said it &quot;remains committed to keeping preparations on track and ensuring the necessary resources are in place to deliver a tournament that reflects Saudi Arabia&#39;s ambitions and standards as a host.

&quot;At the same time, it will continue to monitor developments relevant to the tournament and ensure the appropriate conditions are in place for its successful delivery.&quot;

AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa told reporters on Wednesday they could wait until the end of November to make a final decision.

&quot;We could move back a year to 2028 if we need to,&quot; he said.

&quot;But at the moment we are monitoring the situation and everything is on schedule.&quot;]]>
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			<title>Nomination of regional development council members in 'final stages': K-P governor</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 06:32:50 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said on Friday that the process of nominating Regional Development Council (RDC) members and area representatives in the merged districts had entered its &quot;final stages&quot; in consultation with the local population and local traditions through jirgas.

In a post on X, Kundi stated that &quot;the process of nominating area representatives and members of development councils in the merged districts has entered its final stages. In all 12 districts, representatives preferred by the public have been nominated through jirgas in accordance with consultation with the local population and local traditions&quot;.



ضم اضلاع میں علاقہ نمائندوں اور ترقیاتی کونسلوں کے ارکان کی نامزدگی کا عمل آخری مراحل میں داخل ہو چکا ہے۔ تمام 12 اضلاع میں مقامی آبادی کی مشاورت اور روایات کے مطابق جرگوں کے ذریعے عوام کی پسند کے نمائندے نامزد کیے گئے۔ تمام مراحل کی تکمیل کے بعد نامزد ارکان کے نام وزیراعظم&hellip; https://t.co/A8wrozQriQ
&mdash; Faisal Karim Kundi (@fkkundi) October 16, 2026


Kundi further stated that the names of the nominated members had been sent to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon &quot;completion of all stages&quot;.

Read: Explainer: What are the ARDC and ADS, and what are their roles and objectives?

K-P governor stated that &quot;in the decisions of the merged districts, the voice, traditions, and aspirations of the local population should be given fundamental importance&quot;, further adding that the new representatives should be in accordance with their own will and trust.

On Thursday, under the new administrative system, a series of jirgas were underway in the tribal districts of K-P to select members of the RDC and establish local representation.

For this purpose, jirgas and consultative meetings were held with local elders, scholars, and relevant stakeholders in Bajaur, Kurram, Bara, Khyber, Upper Dir, and Lower Dir to discuss the role of the RDC, local representation, public issues, and development needs.

The district administration and relevant authorities provided assistance in establishing an RDC and resolving public issues through consultation with local elders.

Local elders expressed confidence in the new administrative system and pledged to continue cooperating with government institutions, resolving public issues and working together for lasting peace and stability in the region.

Through this initiative, an attempt was being made to provide effective representation to the local population of the tribal districts by linking local traditions and community consultation with the administrative and development process.

Under the new administrative system, local people were to select councils in 12 districts of K-P, including Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, North Waziristan, South Waziristan Upper, South Waziristan Lower, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Lakki Marwat and Bannu.

In this regard, jirgas were held a day earlier in Mohmand, Bannu and Waziristan with elders, scholars and local elders, during which the new administrative system, local representation in the RDC, the law and order situation and development needs were discussed.

The selection of RDC representatives in the remaining districts was also expected to be completed over the next two days.

Read More: State determined to rid K-P of terrorists, says Kundi at first advisory council meeting after governor&#39;s rule

Council members were being selected under the jirga system, taking into account the wishes of the local population, tribal traditions, and mutual consultation.

The purpose of selecting council members through the jirga was to provide representation to local elders and effectively convey the problems, needs, and development priorities of the area to the relevant authorities.

The purpose of the RDC was to identify development projects according to local needs, propose solutions to public problems and improve coordination with relevant administrative agencies.

New administrative arrangement 

The new administrative arrangements were introduced after the federal government imposed governor&rsquo;s rule and emergency measures in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on October 11.

Following the president&rsquo;s approval on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, executive authority was transferred from the provincial government to Governor Faisal Karim Kundi. The federal government also formed an 11-member advisory council to oversee provincial administrative affairs and ordered the establishment of the RDC in the 12 designated districts.

The government said the measures were intended to improve security, strengthen governance, and accelerate development in areas affected by terrorism. The RDC is intended to provide a channel for local representation within the new arrangement, allowing communities to communicate their concerns and development priorities to the relevant authorities.]]>
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			<title>Infantino offers apology but 'no answers' at FIFA meeting</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 06:08:18 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[FIFA president Gianni Infantino gave &quot;no satisfactory answers&quot; when grilled Thursday during a meeting to discuss his attempts to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, senior members of football&#39;s global governing body said, but he did offer an apology for the failed project.

&quot;We asked a great many critical questions, but there were no satisfactory answers from my point of view,&quot; said Bernd Neuendorf, the head of the German Football Association (DFB), who is also a member of the FIFA Council.

Neuendorf was speaking after the Council met behind closed doors at the body&#39;s Zurich headquarters, where Infantino&#39;s FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal was one of the main topics on the agenda.

Infantino has been under severe pressure since his announcement in late July that he wanted to open FIFA&#39;s premium competitions such as the World Cup to private investors.&nbsp;

That plan was ultimately abandoned in the face of widespread criticism, with a rebellion led by European governing body UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and CONCACAF, which runs the sport in North and Central America and the Caribbean.

&quot;I apologised for the mistakes that we made in relation to the communication and consultation process related to the FIFA Forward Enterprise project,&quot; Infantino said in a video published by FIFA.

&quot;But what is important to remember is that it was a proposal, so in no way a done deal, just a proposal, that actually intended to enable FIFA to invest more in our member associations.&quot;

However, the FIFA chief reaffirmed that the FFE initiative &quot;has been permanently withdrawn and will not reappear in any form&quot;.

Infantino has headed FIFA since 2016 and is running for re-election next March, despite calls for him to stand down in the wake of the FFE plan.

For the moment, no heavyweight candidate has put themselves forward to run against him.

Debbie Hewitt, the chair of the English Football Association who is also a FIFA vice-president, told reporters that Infantino is &quot;not fit to be FIFA president&quot; unless he releases all documents pertaining to the failed sell-off plan and answers key questions.&nbsp;

Hewitt and Neuendorf are among the 36 members of the FIFA Council, along with Infantino.

&quot;We were asked to submit our questions&quot; in relation to the plan which was not put to the FIFA Council before the July announcement, Hewitt said.

&quot;One of the disappointing things was we didn&#39;t get answers. We didn&#39;t get answers to anything we had specifically requested, for example getting the papers from FFE, and so we asked the question why and why not.&quot;

&#39;Nothing has shifted&#39;

Many leading European national associations have withdrawn their support for Infantino in the upcoming election because of the uproar caused by FFE and other controversies, including his relationship with US president Donald Trump.

Chief among those were Infantino&#39;s decision to create a FIFA Peace Prize and award it to Trump at last December&#39;s World Cup draw, and the decision to suspend a ban for United States striker Folarin Balogun following a red card during the World Cup after Trump intervened directly by phoning Infantino.

&quot;I speak for myself as a Council member -- from my position nothing has shifted,&quot; Hewitt added. &quot;I have no new information that makes me feel any differently to how I felt when I went in, other than we do have a president of FIFA who is apologetic about what has happened, and secondly a promise again that we will get the information that we have requested.&quot;

FIFA confirmed its intention to set up a $6.35-billion development fund for the next four years, a plan which is expected to be finalised by the Council at its next meeting in December.

To finance the fund, which would allow money to be distributed to FIFA&#39;s 211 federations as well as to the regional confederations, it would draw in part on its financial reserves after a commercially successful 2026 World Cup.&nbsp;

The plan would allow for the payment of $25 million to all 211 member federations.&nbsp;

Infantino may hope the latest plan reinforces his position ahead of the election.

The deadline for submitting candidacies is November 18.]]>
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			<title>Shooter kills four at Oregon elementary school before being shot dead by community member</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 06:07:03 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[A 16-year-old shooter opened fire on Thursday at an elementary &zwnj;school in Bend, Oregon, killing four people, including three children, before being killed by an armed member of the community who had pursued the assailant into the school, police said.

The shooter entered Silver Rail Elementary School by firing through locked doors, police said, without offering any details beyond the suspect&#39;s age.

The dead were children aged 5, 8 and 11 and one ​teacher. In addition, a 7-year-old student and a 54-year-old teacher were taken to hospital with critical injuries, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz ​told a press conference.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, appearing at the same briefing, thanked the community member who &quot;heroically intervened to ⁠stop further loss of life.&quot;

&quot;No parent should have to have this kind of day, and no community should have to live through this ​kind of day. And as we learn more about the children and the adults who have been killed or injured, and their families and their ​loved ones, we are going to do a lot of crying, and we are going to cry together, and we&#39;re probably going to cry privately,&quot; Kotek said.

Krantz said the community member, whom he did not identify, saw the suspect enter the school and pursued him.

Read: K-P orders safety checks at schools

School shootings have become a recurring feature of American life, including high-profile ​attacks such as those at Columbine High School in 1999, Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, and ​Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022.

Each shooting revives debates over gun laws in a country where gun rights are protected under the Constitution&#39;s Second Amendment. &zwnj;Gun rights ⁠advocates have argued for arming teachers as a means of defence.

Police trained for mass shooting

Krantz said every Bend police officer went through a full day of active shooter training in August.

&quot;Unfortunately, this is something we train for regularly, and we must,&quot; Krantz said. &quot;This is going to be a long investigation.&quot;

Thursday&#39;s shooting took place in Bend, a city of about 100,000 people in rural central Oregon, 175 miles (280 km) southeast of Portland, in the ​Oregon high desert adjacent to the ​Deschutes National Forest.

Silver Rail Elementary School ⁠serves kindergarten through fifth grade, roughly ages 5 to 11, and has about 450 students and 40 staff members, officials said.

Read more: US arrests person in connection to Canada school shooting, officials say

Gun control advocate Gabrielle Giffords, a former congresswoman who survived a mass shooting in 2011, said ​in a statement she was &quot;heartbroken&quot; by the shooting in Bend.

&quot;This cannot continue to be a reality in our ​country. Leaders at ⁠every level must step up and act,&rdquo; Giffords said.

Emergency responders received a call at 12:59 pm PDT (1259 PKT on Friday) from a person in a vehicle who reported being shot at multiple times by someone with a long gun, Krantz said.

In the minutes afterwards, dozens of calls were received saying the shooter had entered ⁠the school, ​Krantz said. Law enforcement immediately directed the school to go into lockdown, he said.

Officers arrived ​at 1:02 pm (0 and moments later an officer reported the suspect had been shot, Krantz said. Police entered and confirmed the suspect was dead, he said.]]>
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			<title>England arrive in Pakistan for ODI tri-series</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 05:56:05 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[England cricket team arrived at Islamabad on Friday&nbsp;to feature&nbsp;in the ODI tri-series, also involving hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka..

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials welcomed the visiting team at the airport.

The ODI tri-series will be held from October 18 to 31 at the Pindi&nbsp;Stadium Rawalpindi and Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

England will train at the Pindi Stadium on Saturday.

The opening match will see Pakistan take on Sri Lanka on October 18. Pakistan and England will face each other at the same venue on October 20.

The evet will be held under double league round robin with the top two teams progressing to the final.

The first three matches will be held at the Pindi Stadium Rawalpindi while the remaining four will be hosted by Lahore&#39;s Gaddafi Stadium.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have already started their training for the series. Both sides underwent intensive training at the Pindi Stadium on Thursday and are also scheduled to train on Friday (today) at 4pm.

England are in good form as they have come to Pakistan after winning their recent three&nbsp;ODI series, two at home and one away. It is highly expected that the series will be interesting. Pakistan recently downed Sri Lanka 2-1 in the T20I series in Pindi and it is expected that they will carry this form into the ODI. Sri Lanka, which struggled in the first two T20I, did extremely well to outclass Pakistan in the third game.

Tri-series schedule
October 18: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka &mdash; Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
October 20: Pakistan vs England &mdash; Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
October 22: Sri Lanka vs England &mdash; Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
October 25: Pakistan vs England &mdash; Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
October 27: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka &mdash; Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
October 29: Sri Lanka vs England &mdash; Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
October 31: Final &mdash; Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

England squad

Harry Brook (c), Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Mason Crane, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root and Josh Tongue.]]>
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			<title>Thousands march in Argentina to demand implementation of public university funding law</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 05:53:08 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Protesters demand implementation of law to secure resources for universities, staff salaries, student scholarships]]>
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				<![CDATA[Thousands of students, graduates, teachers and university staff marched to Argentina&rsquo;s Congress in the capital, Buenos Aires, on Thursday to demand that President Javier Milei&rsquo;s government implement a law guaranteeing funding for public universities.

&ldquo;We demand that the government comply with the law once and for all,&rdquo; said one of the university representatives.

The fifth Federal University March brought together university communities, trade unions, political parties and social organisations. The main demonstration took place outside Congress, where protesters called for increased university funding and salary adjustments.

Protesters demanded the implementation of the University Funding Law to secure resources for universities, staff salaries, and student scholarships.

The demonstration coincided with an opposition effort to debate the repeal of Decree 70/2023, signed by Milei shortly after he took office in December 2023. They failed to secure the quorum needed to open the special session in the Chamber of Deputies, however.

Read:&nbsp;Messi nets brace to win in first match after Argentina exit

The Senate rejected the measure in March 2024, but it remained in force pending action by the lower house. The decree introduced extensive changes to Argentina&rsquo;s legal and economic framework, including the repeal of a law restricting foreign ownership of rural land.

The protests followed a court ruling ordering the government to implement the University Funding Law and update salaries and scholarships. The government appealed the decision. Authorities deployed security forces around Congress, erecting barriers and restricting traffic. Police used tear gas against protesters, according to local media.

The mobilisation was part of a nationwide day of demonstrations, with university communities and social organisations also gathering in other cities to demand funding for public higher education.]]>
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			<title>Peshawar school roof collapse: Case registered against owners, contractor</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 05:48:15 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Yasir Ali]]>
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				<![CDATA[Case registered under section 322, 148 and 149; FIR says substandard material was used in schools construction]]>
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				<![CDATA[Police on Friday registered a case against the owners, shareholders, and contractor of the private school in Peshawar&rsquo;s Dir Colony, where the roofs collapsed, killing 30 children and a female teacher and injuring 52 people, according to the first information report (FIR).

The roof of the three-storey Al-Khair school building in Peshawar&rsquo;s Dir Colony collapsed during morning classes on Thursday, burying students and teachers beneath the rubble. Rescue teams worked for several hours to recover victims, while the building&rsquo;s location in a densely populated neighbourhood with narrow streets hampered access to the site.

Police said the school had about 110 enrolled students and that the building&rsquo;s weak structure and poorly constructed roof were among the factors being investigated. The school owner, Khan Muhammad, was taken into custody.

The case was registered at Agha Mir Jani Shah police station under Section 322, relating to qatl-bis-sabab (death caused without direct intent), and Sections 148 and 149 of the Pakistan Penal Code, police said, adding that efforts were underway to arrest the nominated suspects.

According to the FIR, substandard construction materials were used in the school building, which was in a dilapidated and unsuitable condition. It also stated that complaints had previously been made about the deteriorating condition of the building&rsquo;s walls and roofs, but the school owners allegedly failed to address concerns raised by children.

The roofs of the nursery classroom on the second floor and rooms on the ground floor collapsed, the FIR stated.

The school land, measuring 16 marlas, is owned by Waheed and Javed. The land was acquired on lease in 2024, after which the school building was constructed.

Read: What tragedies reveal

Following Thursday&rsquo;s collapse in Peshawar, the provincial government ordered a fact-finding inquiry and directed a structural safety audit of educational institutions across K-P. The Elementary and Secondary Education Department also recommended a province-wide survey of government school buildings to assess their structural condition and classify them according to safety risks.

The incident has renewed concerns over the structural safety of educational buildings in Pakistan, where similar collapses have killed and injured students in recent years.

On June 30, 2026, 14 children were killed when the roof of a private tuition centre collapsed in Lahore&rsquo;s Kahna area. A teacher and eight other children were also injured. Police said the centre was housed in an ageing building, while the roof of an unfinished second floor reportedly gave way amid concerns over poor construction.

In May, at least four children were killed and 20 people injured when a classroom roof collapsed at a private school in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, while construction work was under way to extend the building.

In September, five people were killed when a wall of a dilapidated government school building collapsed in Karachi&rsquo;s Orangi Town, although the school was closed at the time.

The repeated incidents have raised questions about building maintenance, construction standards, and the enforcement of safety regulations at educational institutions.]]>
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			<title>Zelenskyy seeks more F-16 jets and air defence support amid Russian attacks</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635164/zelenskyy-seeks-more-f-16-jets-and-air-defence-support-amid-russian-attacks</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 05:41:39 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[He warns that threat of repeated Russian strikes was preventing repair crews from beginning restoration work]]>
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				<![CDATA[Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for additional F-16 fighter jets and ammunition during meetings with Belgium&rsquo;s King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever as Russian attacks continued targeting Ukraine&rsquo;s energy infrastructure.

On his talks with De Wever, Zelenskyy said in a post on the X on late Thursday that Russian strikes on energy facilities had left nearly 15,000 people without electricity in the Volyn region, while parts of the capital Kyiv and its surrounding region experienced partial power outages.



I discussed with Prime Minister of Belgium @Bart_DeWever the consequences of round-the-clock Russian attacks on residential buildings, energy, and other critical infrastructure in Ukraine. This evening alone, the Russians struck energy facilities in two regions. Almost 15,000&hellip; pic.twitter.com/eMHZLxd073
&mdash; Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 15, 2026


He warned that the threat of repeated Russian strikes was preventing repair crews from beginning restoration work in some communities.

Zelenskyy said F-16 fighter jets were playing a significant role in intercepting Russian jet-powered Shahed drones and that Ukraine was working with Belgium to secure additional aircraft as quickly as possible.

The two leaders also discussed the possibility of further ammunition supplies for the fighter jets, according to the post.

Read: Zelensky defies Trump&#39;s call for restraint

Meanwhile, during an audience with King Philippe, Zelenskyy thanked Belgium for its continued support and emphasized the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine&rsquo;s air defenses against Russian missile and drone attacks.

He said in a separate X post that he also called for frozen Russian assets to remain immobilized throughout the war, arguing that Moscow should not regain access to financial resources that could be used to finance further attacks or destabilize Europe.]]>
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			<title>Oil heads for weekly gain with Mideast supply risks</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 05:33:56 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Brent crude futures fall 71 cents, or 0.67%, to $105.21 a barrel]]>
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				<![CDATA[Oil prices eased on Friday ​but were heading for weekly gains on the uncertainty over Middle East supplies and a larger-than-expected crude &zwnj;stocks draw in the United States.

Brent crude futures fell 71 cents, or 0.67%, to $105.21 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 77 cents, or 0.79%, to $97.20.

WTI settled up more than 3% on Thursday after a big US crude stock ​draw on hurricane production shut-ins.

For this week so far, Brent increased 0.44%, while WTI jumped 5.81%.

&quot;Uncertainty in the ​Middle East and concerns over the sustainability of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz ⁠has the market pricing in a significant risk premium,&quot; ING analysts wrote in a note on Friday.

There needs to be ​some kind of agreement between the US and Iran to provide the market with more confidence that stronger oil flows ​from the region will continue, they added.

Supply jitters also rose as attacks around the Strait of Hormuz have surged over the past 10 days, with Iran saying it was stepping up strikes in response to the US blockade of its ports and tougher sanctions introduced last month.

Total Hormuz ​clearance averaged 11.62 million barrels per day over seven days to October 13, about 68% of the 17.15 million ​bpd baseline, according to ship tracking firm Kpler.

&quot;Intensified Iranian attacks drove Gulf crude flows sharply lower,&quot; Kpler analysts said in a report on &zwnj;Thursday, ⁠adding that they expected a slower and more uneven Hormuz recovery, without a comprehensive political deal.

Read:&nbsp;Oil prices climb as Iran deploys new tactics to target ships transiting Hormuz

The Houthis fired missiles at the presidential palace complex in the southern city of Aden on Thursday, killing two guards, while the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen detailed dozens of attacks on Saudi infrastructure in the escalating conflict.

The International Energy Agency agreed on Thursday to release over 20 ​million barrels of diesel to the ​market and any oil ⁠remaining from a record release of emergency reserves pledged in March to boost supply and cool soaring prices.

During the previous trading session, oil prices rose overnight in a sign that &quot;investors ​were dissatisfied with these measures,&quot; Haitong Futures said in a note on Friday.

&quot;What would ​really cool the ⁠oil market is an easing of tensions in the Middle East.&quot;

The Trump administration is considering lifting sanctions on some so-called shadow fleet vessels that have transported oil and petroleum products from countries including Russia, Iran and Venezuela, in an effort to reduce record-high ⁠global freight ​rates, a US official said on Wednesday.

The discussions come days after US ​President Donald Trump temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian diesel fuel, a move met with criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, European countries and some of ​Trump&#39;s fellow Republicans.]]>
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			<title>Iran president says conflict in Mideast amounts to 'ecocide'</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635161/trump-rules-out-use-of-nuclear-weapons-against-iran</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 26 05:04:46 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[AFP]]>
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				<![CDATA[Trump rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran]]>
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				<![CDATA[Iran&#39;s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday urged countries to condemn what he called &quot;ecocide&quot; in the Middle East caused by &quot;wars of aggression&quot;.

Pezeshkian said the conflicts in Gaza and the wider Middle East had inflicted a significant toll on nature that extended beyond borders and required &quot;international solutions&quot;.

&quot;What has occurred in our region as a result of wars of aggression is ecocide, or environmental genocide, and it must be condemned,&quot; Pezeshkian told a nature summit in Armenia attended by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Trump rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran

US President Donald Trump ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran, saying Washington did not need them and emphasising that the &quot;mother of all bombs&quot; was non-nuclear.

Asked during an interview on Thursday with Newsmax about reports that his administration was considering using the bomb against Iran, potentially after the US midterm elections, Trump stressed that it was a conventional weapon.

&quot;The mother of all bombs is not nuclear,&quot; Trump said, adding: &quot;This is just an extremely large bomb.&quot;

He reiterated that the weapon was not nuclear.

&quot;The mother of all bombs is one big bomb, but it&#39;s not nuclear,&quot; he said.

Trump ruled out using nuclear weapons, saying the US did not need to resort to them.

&quot;No, I wouldn&#39;t use nuclear. We don&#39;t have to,&quot; he said.

Read: Pakistan, Iran to discuss regional peace efforts at OIC moot: IRNA

Trump also raised the possibility of further strikes against Iran&#39;s nuclear facilities, including a suspected underground site known as Pickaxe Mountain.

&quot;Now, we&#39;re looking at Pickaxe Mountain. We may have to go there,&quot; he said.

&quot;We&#39;ll take a shot at that one. We&#39;ll knock it out fast.&quot;

Asked whether such an operation would involve American ground troops, Trump replied: &quot;No, I don&#39;t see that. I don&#39;t see that.&quot;

He said withdrawing before ensuring Iran could not obtain nuclear weapons might require further US military action within a year.

&quot;We want to make it so that they will never have a nuclear weapon,&quot; he said.

&lsquo;Iran war will be over very soon&rsquo;

Trump also predicted that the war would end soon, saying Tehran was negotiating with Washington.

&quot;The Iran war will be over very soon. It&#39;s going to end very soon,&quot; he said.

Read more: Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of encouraging Houthis as attacks intensify

&quot;One way or the other, it&#39;ll end very soon. And oil will go dropping like a rock &mdash; and gas prices as well.&quot;

Trump claimed Iranian officials had requested a halt to American and Israeli military operations.

&quot;They&#39;ve asked us to please stop. And we do, because we&#39;re negotiating with them,&quot; he said.

Asked whether he trusted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump responded: &quot;I don&#39;t trust anybody, honestly.&quot;

&quot;I don&#39;t trust anybody,&quot; he said. &quot;In the world of politics, I don&#39;t trust anybody.&quot;

Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Iran&rsquo;s rights are respected: army chief

Chief Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Major General Amir Hatami highlighted Iran&#39;s enemy&#39;s miscalculations in the recent war, saying that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the rights of the Iranian people were respected, according to IRNA on Friday.



Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until Iran&rsquo;s rights are respected: Army chiefhttps://t.co/ZpqDYZfEu5 pic.twitter.com/qu0jiSeixi
&mdash; IRNA News Agency ☫ (@IrnaEnglish) October 16, 2026


Speaking in a ceremony at Imam Ali Officers&rsquo; University in Tehran on Thursday, Major General Hatami said that the enemy&rsquo;s miscalculation was the reason for the outbreak of the war, noting that it had assumed Iran was in a weak position and underestimated the capabilities of the country&rsquo;s Armed Forces.

He added that the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responded with full force, launching many strikes against the enemy from the earliest hours of the imposed war.

Ousted US general warned before Iran war of missile defence shortages lasting until 2030: Report

Ousted US Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George warned months before the US-Israeli war against Iran that American missile defence stockpiles were critically low and could take until 2030 to recover, CBS News reported on Thursday.

George raised the warning in late December, two months before the conflict began, according to US officials familiar with his assessment. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth removed him from his post in April as the war was underway.

The general&rsquo;s assessment, included in the Pentagon&rsquo;s fiscal 2027 force allocation planning, identified shortages of Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) interceptors and Patriot missiles, with supplies expected to remain at strategically low levels until 2030.

The officials reportedly attributed the shortfall to weapons transfers to Ukraine, US military support for Israel, and limited defence industry production capacity.

The war with Iran has further strained supplies, according to the report. A Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimate found that US forces entered 2026 with approximately 2,300 Patriot interceptors and used between 1,050 and 1,430 during the conflict.

The country&rsquo;s prewar THAAD inventory stood at around 355 interceptors, of which an estimated 190 to 290 were expended.

Mark Cancian, a retired Marine colonel and senior adviser at CSIS, told CBS News that these systems would be crucial in a potential conflict with China.

&ldquo;Air defence &mdash; missile defence &mdash; that will be huge,&rdquo; he said, explaining that a major confrontation with Beijing would demand substantial interceptor supplies.

Replenishing the stockpiles remains a lengthy process, the report said. The CSIS estimates that new THAAD interceptor contracts take over four years to fulfil, while Patriot PAC-3 orders take an average of 3 1/2 years.

The Pentagon rejected claims of a shortage. Chief spokesman Sean Parnell told CBS News: &ldquo;Claims of US munitions shortages are false.&rdquo;

He added that Washington retains &ldquo;everything required to strike at the time and place of the President&rsquo;s choosing.&rdquo;]]>
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