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UNHRC adopts an EU-backed resolution to probe Afghanistan abuses. Mechanism will preserve evidence and prepare files for prosecutions. Focus includes violations against women and girls under Taliban rule. China dissociates from consensus, citing concerns over the text. Rights groups say move signals accountability efforts are advancing.
KSE-100 eases 0.73% as profit-taking sets in after records. Index swung between 169,326 intraday high and 165,997 low. Analyst flags FBR shortfall, trade gap and inflation as drivers. Q1 FBR collections missed target by Rs198bn; September also below goal. Wider trade and services deficits add pressure to currency and sentiment.
Kuala Lumpur plans to import $200m in halal meat from Pakistan. Leaders vow broader cooperation in trade, education and governance. Anwar calls Pakistan–India peace vital; pledges counter-terror support. Six accords signed, including halal certification and SME collaboration. Shehbaz receives guard of honour as three-day visit gets under way.
Flood loss estimates near Rs650bn prompt fiscal reset talks with IMF. FBR tax target likely cut to Rs14.001tr; non-tax revenues also pared back. GDP growth seen revised from 4.2% toward ~3.9% amid damage and uncertainty. PSDP kept at Rs1tr but releases may slow to hit deficit and primary goals. Recalibration aims to clear path to staff-level agreement under IMF programs.
Brunkow, Ramsdell and Sakaguchi win the Nobel for uncovering regulatory T cells. Their work explained how immune tolerance prevents autoimmunity outside the thymus. Key milestones include Sakaguchi’s 1995 discovery and 2001 Foxp3 gene findings. The research seeded therapies now being trialed for autoimmune disease and cancer. Laureates receive the prize in Stockholm on December 10.
PM Shehbaz began a three-day visit to Malaysia at PM Anwar Ibrahim’s invitation. He is accompanied by a delegation including Deputy PM/FM Ishaq Dar and ministers. Talks will span trade, IT, halal industry, investment, energy and education. Both sides are expected to sign agreements and MoUs across multiple sectors. Islamabad frames the trip as a push to deepen economic and strategic ties.
The FO says Pakistan is working to repatriate citizens detained after a Gaza flotilla interception. Former senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan is confirmed in Israeli custody and in good health. He is to appear in court before deportation and return processes are completed. Pakistan thanks partner countries and vows protection for citizens abroad. Reports describe deportations and detainee mistreatment claims as diplomacy continues.
Pakistan bowled out India for 247 in Colombo, a first in women’s ODI history. Diana Baig took four wickets; Sadia Iqbal and Fatima Sana grabbed two each. Captain Fatima Sana opted to bowl after winning the toss on a dry surface. Pakistan’s group fixtures are in Colombo, with knockout ties slated there too.
KP has withdrawn May 9 cases against PTI workers and leaders after cabinet approval. A special prosecutor will represent the province; courts decide next steps. A Mardan court was informed; review hearings are set for Oct 15. The advocate general says the cases were politically motivated and weak. The unrest followed Imran Khan’s arrest and attacks on state installations.
Bitcoin set a new record, touching $125,689 to top its August peak. The jump is linked to firmer equities, ETF inflows and safer-haven demand. A more accommodating US policy mood has improved sentiment around crypto. Traders cite a softer dollar and “debasement” concerns as tailwinds.
Senate blocks rival plans to reopen the US government. White House freezes $2.1bn for Chicago; at least $28bn on hold overall. Governor Pritzker calls the move political hostage-taking. Shutdown halts $1.7tn in agency funds and key data releases. Millions of federal workers face missed pay as disruptions widen.
Strike hits Shostka station in Sumy, killing one and injuring dozens. Kyiv calls it a calculated double-strike against rescuers and passengers. Rail chief says drones targeted locomotives and carriages. Attacks on rail links have intensified in recent months. Moscow denies targeting civilians despite mounting casualties.
