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1. Rawalpindi ATC defers verdict in Aleema Khan's November 26 protest case for fifth time Express Tribune · 26 Oct 2026

   An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Monday deferred its verdict for the fifth time in a case against Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, over the November 26, 2024 protest. ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah deferred the verdict, which will now be announced on…

2. Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha move SC seeking suspension of ATC trial Express Tribune · 26 Oct 2026

   Human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha on Monday approached the Supreme Court against an Islamabad High Court (IHC) decision concerning their request to halt trial proceedings in an anti-terrorism case. In their petition, the applicants contended that unless the trial was immediately…

3. Saudi Arabia to face Palestine in Asian Cup opener Express Tribune · 26 Oct 2026

   Saudi Arabia will kick off next year's Asian Cup against Palestine in Riyadh on January 7, the Asian Football ‌Confederation (AFC) said on Monday after confirming the tournament schedule and venues. The 24-team continental championship will run from January 7 to February 5, with the opening match…

4. McCullum urges England to learn Express Tribune · 26 Oct 2026

   England head coach Brendon McCullum said his team must learn from their narrow defeats after Pakistan beat England by one wicket in the ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Sunday, leaving their fate in the tournament out of their hands. The defeat was England's third in a series of games…

5. Shadab credits faith for comeback Express Tribune · 26 Oct 2026

   Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan credited the team management for maintaining faith in him despite a recent run of poor performances after playing a match-winning innings in Pakistan's one-wicket victory over England in the ODI tri-series on Sunday. “Obviously, in the recent past, I did not have…

6. UK's Burnham says he agrees with principle of migration reform Express Tribune · 26 Oct 2026

   British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday he stood by the principles of reform to the immigration system set out by his Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, following speculation that a political backlash could force them to be watered down. Asked if he agreed with Shabana's policy of extending…

7. 2 killed as Storm Boelo batters UK, leaves 90,000 without electricity Anadolu · 26 Oct 2026

   Storm brings winds of up to 84 mph, heavy rain and flooding, disrupting transport and power supplies across parts of country

8. Israel to deploy 22,000 police officers amid fears of post-election unrest: Report Anadolu · 26 Oct 2026

   Deployment to increase by 5,000 officers compared with 2022 elections amid concerns over possible violence following Tuesday’s vote

9. 2027: Only Nigerians, not algorithms will decide election results — INEC Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured Nigerians that artificial intelligence will not determine the outcome of the 2027 general electio Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-only-nigerians-not-algorithms-will-decide-election-results-inec/

10. Woli Agba, Dele threaten legal action over link to Toluwanisings’ death Punch · 26 Oct 2026

    Comedians Woli Agba and Dele Omo Woli have threatened legal action against individuals circulating allegations linking them to the death of gospel minister Read More: https://punchng.com/woli-agba-dele-threaten-legal-action-over-link-to-toluwanisings-death/