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Pakistan–Afghanistan Tensions

DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry accused India of sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan and described the Afghan Taliban regime as supporting Indian proxies. He said Pakistan wants the Taliban authorities to stop backing groups such as the TTP and BLA and sheltering militants. The bulletin also reported that Pakistan had raised concerns with the United States about attacks originating from Afghanistan.

Iran–US Tensions

US and Iranian officials offered mixed signals on negotiations. US President Donald Trump said talks were progressing and the United States was in no hurry, while also claiming that Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities had been severely damaged. Iranian officials said discussions were continuing through regional contacts but warned that any renewed conflict would draw a forceful response.

The bulletin cited a Wall Street Journal report that the United States was preparing to resume bombing Iran, potentially after its midterm elections. Iran also designated British naval and air attacks, and the UK intelligence agency MI6, as terrorist or hostile entities.

Pakistan’s International and Economic News

Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the G24 group. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the country would work to strengthen the collective voice of developing economies, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the appointment recognition of Pakistan’s international economic role.

Separately, the government revised the formula for setting petrol prices, with adjustments to be based on PSO’s actual costs. The bulletin said the benefit of changes to the petroleum levy would be passed on to consumers when prices fall. LPG prices, however, remained high and varied widely across cities.

Protests in Europe

Demonstrations over inflation and government policies were reported in France, Germany, Italy and Albania. In Paris, protests involved clashes, fires and blockades. More than 300,000 people were said to have taken part, with over 17,000 police deployed.

German protests also saw clashes and arrests. Students and labour unions joined demonstrations in Italy, while protesters in Albania called for the prime minister’s resignation.

Gilgit-Baltistan Anniversary

The region marked its 79th Independence Day with a parade in Gilgit attended by the governor and contingents from the army, scouts, rangers and police. Speakers emphasized unity, good governance and development. Federal and provincial leaders issued messages recognizing the sacrifices made during the region’s liberation.

Cricket

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets to win the Tri-Nation Series, reaching a target of 326 with nine balls remaining. Fakhar Zaman scored 127 and was named player of the match; Arafat Minhas made 61 and was named player of the series.

The bulletin noted that Fakhar’s century was his second in an ODI final and his 12th ODI hundred. He later said confidence from the captain and team management was important in high-pressure matches.

US Midterms

With two days remaining before the US midterm elections, the bulletin described a close contest for control of Congress. It reported that Republicans held a 53–47 Senate majority, while Democrats were said to lead by ten points in the congressional race. More than 43 million people had reportedly voted early, and President Trump’s approval rating was put at 37%.

A special report explained the significance of Republican-leaning “red” and Democratic-leaning “blue” states and voter turnout.

Other Pakistan News

KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi called for dialogue and cooperation, including between the government and PTI, and spoke of the sacrifices made by residents during the fight against terrorism. PTI leader Shaukat Yousafzai criticized the federal government over the lack of a promised development package.

Punjab approved vocational and language-training initiatives, including a target of providing skills training to one million young people over three years. Maryam Nawaz also claimed Lahore’s air quality was the best it had been in five years.

Accidents and Local Disputes

A stampede at TikToker Patlu’s mehndi event in Sialkot left two people dead and 18 injured; six suspects had reportedly been arrested. A cylinder explosion at a Lahore bakery factory killed one person and injured eight. The bulletin also reported a fatal attack on a girl in Arifwala, assaults in Gujranwala, and a crash in Ontario, Canada, that killed four people and injured two.

In Karachi, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Munim Zafar criticized K-Electric and the state of public services. The Sindh government rejected his criticism and defended its record.

Sports and Programming

Pakistan Navy Blues won the men’s title at the National Beach Volleyball Championship, while Pakistan Army won the women’s final.

The bulletin also promoted Baani, hosted by actress Mansha Pasha and featuring guest Mehreen Tariq, as well as Rahon Mein.

Note on the Video Title

Although the video title refers to Netanyahu, Israeli protests and an election setback, the supplied subtitles contain no specific reporting on those subjects.

Presenters and Contributors

• Mansha Pasha — host of Baani
• Mehreen Tariq — guest featured in the programme
• Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry — DG ISPR

Other quoted or referenced figures include Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Abbas Araghchi, Mohsen Rezaei, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Shehbaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz, Faisal Karim Kundi, Shaukat Yousafzai and Fakhar Zaman.