♦ Pakistan demands Afghanistan to hand over ‘wanted’ terrorists: PM Kakar discloses there is 60% surge in terror attacks since Afghan interim govt took office in 2021: Suicide attacks are up 500%: Links ongoing deportation drive to counter-terrorism actions

♦ US declines to give assessment on election candidates in Pakistan: State Department spokesperson says Washington supports free and fair elections in Pakistan

♦ Nawaz Sharif along with Maryam Nawaz visits Governor House in Lahore

♦ US opposes occupation as Israeli forces operate 'in heart of Gaza City': WHO says 160 children killed each day: Red Cross convoy hit by Israeli gunfire: Netanyahu rules out any ceasefire without hostage release: MSF says staff member killed in Gaza bombing

♦ Adiala Jail superintendent says can’t arrange Imran Khan’s talk with sons

♦ India risks getting blacklisted on basis of FATF report

♦ Umme Rubab Chandio says she fears for her life

♦ Punjab CM arranges furniture, desks for children of a school in Lahore

♦ Hottest October globally marks fifth record-shattering month

♦ Four-day Thal Desert Jeep Rally to start on Thursday

♦ England win toss and bat first in World Cup match against Netherlands