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Deputy Director Usman of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has been missing for 10 days. The Islamabad High Court has pressed police for answers, while reports suggest he was handling sensitive cases allegedly linked to online platforms and public figures, including YouTuber Ducky Bhai.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has dismissed recent Indian media claims as baseless, accusing them of spreading propaganda to destabilize the region and promote extremist narratives.

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are holding a second round of talks in Istanbul today, with Islamabad stressing that Afghan soil must not be used for cross-border terrorism. The Foreign Office confirmed that border trade remains suspended until security concerns are addressed.

In its latest report, the U.S. magazine Foreign Policy has highlighted Pakistan’s growing influence on the global stage, crediting Islamabad’s balanced diplomacy and strategic partnerships for reshaping regional dynamics.

A deadly roadside explosion in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed SP Operations Asad Zubair along with two other policemen. Authorities have launched a search operation, while national and provincial leaders strongly condemned the attack.

Saudi Arabia has named Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan, a senior cleric in his nineties, as the kingdom’s new grand mufti. His appointment comes at a time of rapid social reforms under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, even as the country maintains its traditional approach to religious leadership.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s Minister of Commerce Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation, highlighting opportunities in energy, agriculture, IT, and infrastructure during a high-level meeting in Islamabad.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced a large-scale rally in Karachi this November, marking the start of a nationwide public engagement drive. The initiative, led by Secretary General Barrister Salman Akram Raja, aims to mobilize support for party founder Imran Khan and highlight political and governance issues across Sindh.

Justice Ayesha Malik has observed that the 26th Constitutional Amendment does not prevent the Supreme Court’s full bench from hearing challenges to the law, as debate continues over whether the Constitutional Bench alone can decide the matter.

Supreme Court judges Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Munib Akhtar have raised strong objections to recent amendments in the judicial Code of Conduct, warning that the changes could restrict judicial freedom, silence independent voices, and open doors for external influence.