Pakistan minister says Makkah accord with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye reflects public sentiment

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'Fuel of the poor' LPG soars in Pakistan, forcing rickshaw drivers to cut meals

• LPG prices in Pakistan jumped after closure of Iran border, traders say
• Pakistan imported 7,000 metric tons of LPG daily from Iran before closure

By Reuters · 3 November 2026

Saudi Cabinet rejects threats to maritime navigation, stresses reliable energy supplies

• Recent discussions included maritime security, energy, food security, international trade
• Cabinet approved agreement with India on water resources, memorandum with Pakistan on scientific cooperation

By Arab News · 3 November 2026

Lebanon completes gas-pipeline repairs to support imports through Syria

• Qatari grant finances substantial portion of work on section of pipeline between Tripoli and Syrian border, as Lebanon seeks to resume gas imports to fuel power plants
• Country also in discussions with Iraq about joining a regional oil-pipeline project to revive a historic route to Tripoli via Syria, Saddi said

By Arab News · 3 November 2026

Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

• India’s Defense Ministry said that there had been concern that pirates could use the boat as a floating base for attacks on commercial ships
• In September, Puntland authorities said pirates killed five crew members of the tanker MT Honour 25 before security forces recovered it

By Arab News Pakistan · 3 November 2026

Saudi Arabia posts $22.38bn budget deficit in Q3

By Arab News Pakistan · 3 November 2026

Spanish footballer De Miguel dies after collision with keeper

• Jesus de Miguel, 30, was fouled in the middle of the pitch by Equatorial Guinea international goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who had raced out of his goal to try and clear the ball
• European football governing body UEFA said a minute’s silence would be held before matches this week in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League

By Arab News Pakistan · 3 November 2026