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Pakistan warns UN Security Council over Serbia-Kosovo tensions and hydro resource issues

Pakistan urged the EU-facilitated dialogue as the only path to peace following a period of heightened rhetoric and eroded trust in the region.

Starbucks China to require purchases for cafe seating from October 2026

The move follows a shift in the company's global strategy to prioritise paying customers over those using the space for free.

US Embassy accuses Canada of election meddling ahead of November midterms

The embassy cited meetings with Democrats and calls for retaliatory tariffs against the US as evidence of the interference.

Israeli forces detain 53 Palestinians in East Jerusalem

Detainees allege the use of American-made electroshock weapons during torture, amid a broader UN report on systemic abuse in Israeli facilities.

Hal Rogers seeks 24th term as longest-serving member of US House

The 88-year-old Kentucky representative seeks re-election as the average age of House members rises to 58.

Mashreq Bank Pakistan launches NEO BIZ digital banking service for SMEs

The platform targets a sector that contributes nearly 40% to the GDP and employs over 80% of the non-agricultural workforce.

Pakistan considers $2 billion gas import to meet winter demand

The government may prioritize residential consumers by cutting supplies to the industrial, power, and fertiliser sectors as demand nearly doubles.

KSE-100 index rises 0.47 percent to settle at 165,930.99

The rise followed renewed institutional buying and the prime minister's approval of a draft auto policy aimed at boosting exports to $6 billion.

Riots across France prompt Emmanuel Macron to accuse foreign leaders of exploitation

French authorities admit police lost control as EU regulators investigate potential disinformation campaigns from Iran and Algeria.

Tesla reports $1.7 billion net income for third quarter 2026

The automaker saw a 4 percent profit decline despite exceeding Wall Street revenue expectations as customer deliveries fell slightly.

Ukraine, US and Russia hold trilateral diplomacy talks in Norway and Russia

The Kremlin signaled a willingness to resume technical-level talks in Abu Dhabi next month as the US paused some sanctions on Moscow.

Pakistan lowers petrol price while increasing high-speed diesel cost

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority adjusted rates under a daily pricing mechanism while the government enforces new austerity measures to conserve fuel.

Anthropic records $80.7 billion net loss in first half of 2026

Israel deploys AI systems to monitor and target structures in West Bank

Automated surveillance and facial recognition tools are being used to identify targets and enforce land seizures in occupied territories.

Canal+ Group completes multi-continent acquisitions to expand global content reach

The media giant is leveraging new stakes in Lucky Red and UGC to bolster its international distribution and production capabilities.

King Charles III quotes Islamic Hadith during Oman state banquet in UK

The monarch highlighted Oman's role as a regional mediator during the first state visit by an Omani sultan to Britain in 44 years.

Islamabad Traffic Police issue diversions for cricket team movements

Commuters are advised to allow an additional 20 to 25 minutes for their journeys as traffic pressure is expected to increase on major roads.

Gunnar Myrdal defines soft state concept amid Pakistan's institutional challenges

Pakistan secures sufficient fertilizer supply for Rabi 2026 to 2027 cropping season

While urea supply exceeds demand, DAP availability is projected to fall 72,000 tonnes short of the expected offtake for the upcoming season.

Over 150 writers and celebrities sign letter urging UK to lift Palestine Action ban

The protest follows the Labour government's decision to proscribe the group, which has led to the suspension of book sales by author Sally Rooney.

Senate approves bill for former lawmakers to keep official blue passports

The amendment allows officials who left office before finishing their terms to retain visa-free access to 55 countries, including 22 in Europe.

PHP vulnerabilities force European government websites offline as urgent patches are released

The flaw, discovered via artificial intelligence, affects roughly 75% of identifiable websites and prompted immediate preventive shutdowns across Europe.

Jam Kamal Khan chairs consultative meeting with exporters and industrialists

The session aimed to identify barriers like high energy costs and logistics disruptions to develop practical policy recommendations for the Prime Minister.

University of British Columbia opens applications for Cell and Developmental Biology masters

Eligible international students from Pakistan can access annual funding packages of at least CAD 32,500 to support research-based studies in Canada.