Nauman Ali earned his nomination following an outstanding performance against South Africa. He was the series' most successful bowler, claiming a total of 14 wickets.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met leaders of the Istehkam‑e‑Pakistan Party and a delegation of MQM‑Pakistan to discuss the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment. Senior cabinet members and parliamentary leaders joined the consultations, reflecting the government’s effort to build consensus on constitutional reforms.
Senator Faisal Vawda has said that the 27th Constitutional Amendment has enough support to pass, adding that Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s role is vital for Pakistan’s political stability. He hinted that preparations for a 28th Amendment are also underway.
While Zahran Mamdani’s victory in New York has captured global headlines, Virginia has also witnessed a historic breakthrough. Ghazala Hashmi, a Democrat of Indian origin, has been elected Lieutenant Governor, becoming the first Muslim woman and South Asian American to hold statewide office in Virginia.
Zahran Mamdani has been elected as the next mayor of New York City, defeating a long‑standing political family. In his victory speech, he credited diverse communities and thousands of volunteers for his historic win, while pledging to deliver a city built on hope, inclusion, and bold leadership.
PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi has been hospitalized for gallbladder surgery, prompting senior party leaders to regroup and launch a renewed campaign for Imran Khan’s release.
The United States and India have signed a 10-year defense framework in Malaysia, strengthening military and technological cooperation as Washington seeks to counterbalance China in the Indo-Pacific.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office says it does not want further tensions with Afghanistan but has warned that any aggression will be met with a strong response, as both sides prepare for the next round of ceasefire talks in Istanbul on November 6.
Pakistani astronauts will train with Chinese crews and join scientific experiments aboard the Tiangong Space Station under a landmark cooperation agreement.