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1. US grounds all departing flights over air traffic control glitch Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   US air regulators have issued a rare nationwide ground stop for all departing flights, citing a communications problem affecting air traffic control towers Read More: https://punchng.com/us-grounds-all-departing-flights-over-air-traffic-control-glitch/

2. 2027: Ex-gov Lamido rejects Wike’s coalition, backs PDP candidates Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   Former Jigawa Governor, Sule Lamido, has rejected Nyesom Wike’s coalition for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election, affirming his full support for PDP candidates. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ex-gov-lamido-rejects-wikes-coalition-backs-pdp-candidates/

3. US grounds flights after air traffic centres hit with communication failure SBS · 13 Nov 2026

   Flights are able to land but not take off, while Homeland Security says there are no nefarious acts.

4. The US has grounded all flights nationwide: Here’s what we know so far Nine · 13 Nov 2026

   It is just the third time a nationwide ground stop order has been issued in the United States. So what do we know so far?

5. Two men, two diametrically opposite accounts. A choice must be made: Team Uzzie or Team Pat? Nine · 13 Nov 2026

   For a once great Test team, it is a nightmare without end. For everybody else, it is just about the juiciest Ashes prelude possible.

6. Microsoft outage shows risk of relying on a single tech provider TVNZ · 13 Nov 2026

   A global Microsoft outage this week disrupted email and other workplace tools, plunging business chatter and everyday services into disarray worldwide and highlighting the risks of depending on one of just a few major providers of essential technology. Microsoft 365 services , including Outlook…

7. Debt pile climbs to Rs98.881tr Express Tribune · 13 Nov 2026

   Pakistan's total debt and liabilities increased by 6.46% to Rs98.881 trillion at the end of September 2026, compared with Rs92.879 trillion a year earlier, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday. The increase was mainly driven by higher government domestic debt and…

8. SPI inflation stays in double digits at 11.21% Express Tribune · 13 Nov 2026

   Inflation measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) remained in double digits on a year-on-year basis, rising 11.21% in the week ended November 12, despite a 0.46% decline from the preceding week, as steep increases in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), tomatoes, electricity charges and wheat…

9. Govt meets IMF fiscal conditions Express Tribune · 13 Nov 2026

   Pakistan has met three major fiscal conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the first quarter of this fiscal year by keeping budget consolidation on track, but the Centre received only Rs57.5 billion, or 6% of the annual provincial grant, for national economic initiatives. Although…

10. Govt to levy up to 10% ADL on ICE vehicles Express Tribune · 13 Nov 2026

    The government has decided to impose an Automotive Development Levy (ADL) of 2% to 10% on imported and locally manufactured internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to speed up electric vehicle adoption, with a clear vehicle classification and the minimum levy on public service vehicles and…