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1. Kazakhstan sets five-year trade roadmap with Pakistan Express Tribune · 3 Nov 2026

   Kazakhstan has developed a five-year roadmap to expand trade and investment with Pakistan, Deputy Prime Minister Sirjan Zhomangarin said during a meeting with Qaiser Ahmad Sheikh, as both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic relations, increasing trade and…

2. ECC asks about placement of trained agri-experts Express Tribune · 3 Nov 2026

   Pakistan's economic managers have raised questions about the placement of agricultural professionals trained in China and has directed the food ministry to share their status. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet told the food ministry to disclose the placement status of 885…

3. UAE investors invited into eight sectors Express Tribune · 3 Nov 2026

   The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has proposed regular exchanges of trade delegations, joint business forums, trade exhibitions and sector-specific meetings with Emirati business organisations to expand Pakistan-UAE trade, and invited UAE investors into agriculture, food processing…

4. Ishrat's reforms yet to be implemented Express Tribune · 3 Nov 2026

   December 1999, Pakistan had been left with only $300 million in foreign exchange reserves due to crippling economic sanctions and international isolation and at that time military ruler General Pervez Musharraf appointed Dr Ishrat Husain to turn around the central bank. Six years later, when he…

5. Committee warns GSP+ access at risk Express Tribune · 3 Nov 2026

   Pakistan's duty-free access to the European Union (EU) could be in the doldrums because of a deteriorating human rights situation, National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance Chairman Syed Naveed Qamar said on Tuesday, amid the government's assurance that there was no such threat. The standing…

6. CM Maryam sends Rs 5b legal notices to Salik Hussain, TV channel over corruption remarks Express Tribune · 3 Nov 2026

   Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has served a Rs5 billion defamation notice on Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain, an ARY News anchor and the private television channel's chairman, over allegations of widespread corruption in the province, demanding an unconditional apology, retraction of the…

7. 55,000 inmates awaiting trial in Nigeria — PPDC Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   The Public and Private Development Centre says about 55,000 inmates are awaiting trial in Nigeria, citing prolonged detention and high cost of legal servic Read More: https://punchng.com/55000-inmates-awaiting-trial-in-nigeria-ppdc/

8. Barca thrash Villa 3-0 to halt perfect Champions League start Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona thrashed visitors Aston Villa 3-0 in the Champions League, ending the English side’s perfect start to the competition. Read More: https://punchng.com/barca-thrash-villa-3-0-to-halt-perfect-champions-league-start/

9. 2027: APC restricts ministers to campaign rallies in home states Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   The APC Presidential Campaign Council has directed ministers and political appointees to attend only 2027 campaign rallies organised in their home states. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-restricts-ministers-to-campaign-rallies-in-home-states/

10. UCL: Cunha double helps Man Utd beat Roma as Bayern beat Atletico 2-0 Punch · 3 Nov 2026

    Manchester United staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League, with Matheus Cunha scoring a late double before being sent off. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-cunha-double-helps-man-utd-beat-roma-as-bayern-beat-atletico-2-0/