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- Pakistani soldier, 6 civilians martyred as Indian troops resort to indiscriminate shelling from across LoC ISPR says 9 Indian soldiers killed, several injured and 2 Indian bunkers destroyed; Indian charge d’affaires summoned.
- PM heaps praise on team for ‘economic turnaround’ Imran asked ministries to bring down prices of wheat, sugar, cooking oil, fruit and vegetables, says Firdous.
- Construction on Kartarpur project in final stages, says PM Imran “Pakistan is all set to open its doors for Sikhs from all across the globe,” premier announces.
- Pakistan escapes FATF blacklist, but gets warning Finance ministry reaffirms commitment to implementing watchdog’s action plan, says FATF maintained status quo.
- The politics of hunger Giving more food or money to the poor is not a remedy for the curse of poverty.
- JUI-F threatens road blockades if marchers stopped Govt forms ministerial body for response to possible mischief on Oct 31.
- Four newborns die in incubators for want of oxygen in Thull Hospital staff disappear after the children’s deaths and the subsequent protest.
- In a crude world, no permanent friends or enemies Saudi Arabia and Russia have made joint strategic moves on the global energy chessboard.
- Minister wants jail trial of case against Rana Sanaullah Shehryar Khan Afridi demands that LHC’s chief justice either shift the case to Rawalpindi or allow trial in jail.
- Manmohan agreed to be at Kartarpur event as common man: FM “He is welcome even as a common participant,” says Qureshi.
- Right to life supersedes right to protest: SAPM Awan The government’s chief spokesperson says some “VIP prisoners” are moving Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s strings.
- SJC secretary denies allegations levelled by Justice Isa By employing dubious tactics, the secretary became a complainant, the petitioner judge had alleged.
- Refusal by opposition to hold talks with govt points to anti-Kashmir agenda: defence minister “If you don’t sit and talk, then we would have fulfilled our responsibility. Whatever happens then, will be on you.”
- Thousands of workers sent home amid plummeting sales, claim auto vendors “I see more joblessness in case the sales slowdown continues in the next two to three months,” says Paapam chairman.
- Pentagon chief in Afghanistan as US looks to kickstart Taliban talks The aim is to still get a peace agreement at some point, a political agreement. That’s the best way forward: Mark Esper.
- Rohingya refugees agree move to Bangladesh island: official Rights groups warn the island might not be able to withstand violent storms during the annual monsoon season.
- All US troops withdrawing from Syria expected to go to western Iraq: Pentagon chief A senior US defence official clarifies that the situation is still fluid and plans could change.
- British PM sends unsigned letter seeking Brexit delay “I will now start consulting EU leaders on how to react,” says European Council President Donald Tusk.
- India building world’s biggest face recognition system India has asked IT companies across the world to send their proposals to the National Crime Record Bureau in New Delhi.
- UAE offers Pakistan access to its labour market database The initiative will provide Pakistan updated information of job opportunities in the UAE’s labour market.
- Pakistan squad departs for Germany ahead of Olympic qualifiers Green Shirts play Netherlands on Oct 26, 27.
