Karachi
National Beach Volleyball Championship gets under way at Manora
The National Beach Volleyball Championship begins at Karachi's Manora Beach on Wednesday and runs until October 30.
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Sindh
UN’s FAO says Sindh water management has grown complex, calls for proper water accounts
A study by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization on water and land accounting in Sindh says the province has moved away from fixed seasonal canal allocations towards a system shaped by actual water availability and access, making management more complicated.
Weather
Lahore again world’s most polluted city as AQI hits 358
Lahore was once again ranked the world's most polluted city on Wednesday, with an overall air quality index of 358, according to IQAir.
Sindh
Sindh Energy and Climate Conference announced for November 3–4
A two-day Sindh Energy and Climate Conference will be held on November 3 and 4, organisers announced at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club.
World
Israel election produces no clear winner as turnout hits 25-year high
Israel's general election held on Tuesday has produced no clear winner. Preliminary counts put Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition ahead of the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party, after earlier exit polls had shown the opposition narrowly in front.
Business
Petrol cut by Rs3.19 a litre, diesel up Rs2.25
The government has cut the price of petrol by Rs3.19 per litre to Rs376.06 and raised high-speed diesel by Rs2.25 to Rs398.07, effective October 28.
Sports
Pakistan bowled out for 110 as Sri Lanka win by eight wickets
Pakistan were bowled out for just 110 and lost to Sri Lanka by eight wickets in their final league match of the ODI tri-series. Left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka took five wickets for 34 runs.
Business
Currency transaction report threshold raised to Rs3m in anti-money laundering review
The National Executive Committee on anti-money laundering and terror financing has raised the threshold for banks' currency transaction reports from Rs2 million to Rs3 million.
Pakistan
Justice Ayesha Malik challenges attitudes that blame women for sexual violence
Supreme Court Justice Ayesha Malik has called for re-examining attitudes that blame women who are victims of sexual violence for 'inviting' it.
Education
PHF to launch nationwide schools hockey league from November 15
The Pakistan Hockey Federation has approved a nationwide Schools Hockey League, with tehsil, district and divisional matches starting on November 15.
Sports
Pakistan name U-19 Asia Cup squad led by Farhan Yousuf
The Pakistan Cricket Board has named a 15-member squad, captained by Farhan Yousuf, for the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup in Oman from November 5 to 14.
Politics
Sindh Assembly has closed the new province debate, says Bilawal
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, speaking at an event in Karachi's Lyari on Tuesday, said the Sindh Assembly had settled the question of carving out a new province and that only the people of Sindh could decide the province's future.