Record surge in tax return filings as 5.9 million Pakistanis submit returns this year FBR reports a 17.6% rise in tax filers and Rs9 billion higher tax payments compared to last year. Web Desk
OGRA cuts LPG prices by Rs5.89 per kg for November Domestic cylinder to cost Rs69.44 less as new prices take effect from November 1 Yasir Nazar
Turkey’s Erdogan to Merz: Does Germany not see Israeli ‘genocide’ in Gaza? Merz says Israel was exercising the right to self-defence Reuters
Saudi Arabia announces major change to umrah visa validity New rules limit Umrah visa validity to one month from issuance Web Desk
Can e-challans fix Karachi’s traffic problem? "Authorities must address Karachi’s deep-rooted infrastructure problems and improve road conditions" Tariq Khalique
King Charles strips brother Andrew of titles and his mansion Prince Andrew loses royal titles and Windsor residence as King Charles distances monarchy from Epstein scandal fallout Reuters
Taiwan does not want China’s ‘one country, two systems’, president says Republic of China, Taiwan's formal name, and People's Republic of China are "not subordinate" to each other, says Lai Reuters
Govt may curb import of 3-year-old used vehicles A revised summary to be submitted to the Economic Coordination Committee for approval Business Recorder