Pakistan's mediation efforts.

Egypt Parliament Approves Military Support For KSA - Cairo is backing Riyadh on defence only and staying out of Yemen itself. Egypt's House of Representatives has approved a mandate allowing President Sisi to send military support to defend KSA against Houthi militia attacks if Riyadh requests it, according to Reuters. Egyptian President Sisi has reportedly limited any role to defending Saudi territory and borders, ruling out offensive operations inside Yemen.

Pakistan NA Speaker Engages Yemen Parliament NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq held a virtual meeting with Yemen's House of Representatives Speaker Sheikh Sultan Al-Barakani on regional peace. Islamabad is widening its diplomatic footprint as the KSA-Houthi war escalates.

This is England's worst side in 50 years If Pakistan appear revitalised it may well be because they are playing a team offering loose batting, little pace and typically poor fielding.

Saudi-led Coalition Conducts around 60 Strikes on Yemen in 24 Hours In the last 24 hours, the Saudi-led coalition has conducted around 56–62 aerial strikes across Yemen, targeting Houthi militia positions in multiple governorates, including Hajjah, Lahj, Amran, Sa’ada, Al-Jawf, Taiz, Ibb, Sana'a, Marib, and Hodeidah.

Fresh Airstrikes Hit Houthi Positions South Of Al-Turbah, Taiz Saudi warplanes reportedly struck Houthi militia positions in al-Qurayshah, south of al-Turbah in Taiz. The air campaign over Taiz is stretching south, not just the western fronts.

Fresh Saudi Airstrikes Reported On Saada Heavy airstrikes reportedly hit Houthi militia positions in Saada. Saada hit again within hours, and the pressure on the Houthi heartland isn't easing.

Saudi Coalition Strikes Hit Al-Jawf Al Masirah reports 7 Saudi airstrikes on al-Matun and al-Matmah districts in Yemen's al-Jawf province around 2:09 PM Pakistan time. The Saudi-led air campaign is widening beyond Sana'a, Saada, and Taiz.

ISPR has confirmed a high-level quadrilateral security meeting in Tehran that could prove a regional game-changer. The gathering includes Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Türkiye’s intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın (head of MIT), and Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, who are engaging with senior Iranian officials including Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei.

LHC Disposes of Petition for Release of Imran Khan's Sisters - PTI's legal team forgot to name the respondent. Again. 🤭 The Lahore High Court on Monday disposed of a petition seeking the release of Aleema Khan, Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, after the Punjab government told the court their preventive detention had been extended by another 30 days. The Punjab law officer said the extension was approved on Oct 7 on the recommendation of the Lahore deputy commissioner, per Dawn. The three sisters were detained in September under Section 3 of the MPO, 1960, as PTI prepared for its protest march towards Islamabad. Justice Abher Gul Khan noted that the deputy commissioner, who issued the detention orders, had not been made a respondent, and said the court could not go beyond the scope of the petition. The petitioner's side says it will challenge the new detention notification separately.

Houthi Ballistic Missiles Hit Unprotected al-Alam Camp in Shabwah killed 75 - WSJ Three BMs struck the Saudi-run training base on Oct 19 within minutes, killing at least 75 and wounding 200+, including Saudi troops deadliest single strike of the new war. Drones had circled for days. No air defenses or early warning. Recruits were gathered for training when the first missile hit; later ones caught those fleeing. Local commander ignored the warnings. Shabwah is now pressing Riyadh for systems.

Greece Keeps its Patriot Battery Guarding Yanbu KSA Greece will keep its Patriot missile battery in KSA, where it protects energy infrastructure at the Red Sea port of Yanbu. European air defence stays put while Yanbu stays in the Houthi crosshairs.

Tehran Talks Were Pakistan's CDF General Syed Asim Munir's Initiative, Says Iran - Pakistan didn't just attend. It set the table. Iran FM spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says today's Tehran meeting with KSA, Pakistan and Turkey was proposed by Field Marshal Asim Munir and then approved by Iran. According to Iranian statements, the agenda covers Israel, Lebanon and the war on Iran, and a Qatari delegation was also in Tehran yesterday.

PLC Says Its Own Warplanes Hit West Of Taiz on Houthi militia's positions 4 aerial strikes in al-Dhabab, west of Taiz. Explosions were also heard in Sanaa around 12:40 PM Pakistan time. The PLC is claiming these sorties as its own, not the coalition's.

Houthi Cruise Missile Debris Hits Homes In Riyadh Debris from an intercepted Houthi cruise missile damaged a residential building and cars, according to sources. The location and any casualties have not been specified yet.

Houthis Claim Repelling Advance South Of Marib The Houthi militia claimed that PLC forces coming under artillery, Katyusha and guided-missile fire on the al-Fulaiha and al-Radhah fronts south of Marib. Houthi claim, unverified. Marib front heating up alongside Taiz.

Fresh Airstrikes Hit Southwest Sana'a A new wave of airstrikes reportedly hit Houthi militia positions in southwest Sanaa around 10:50 to 11:00 AM Pakistan time, according to Yemeni Sources. Targets not yet confirmed. Third round on the on Sana'a this morning.

PTI's KPK Minister Dr. Amjad Ali - from rags to riches in No time Everyone in Swat knows that Dr. Amjad Ali accumulated substantial wealth after coming to power. Now that the wheel of time has turned, the reckoning appears to have begun. One can only wish that accountability in our country did not activate only after governments leave office. According to documents, before the 2013 elections Dr. Amjad Ali had traveled abroad only three times. After assuming power, 49 foreign trips have been revealed roughly one trip every three months on average. This travel history raises serious questions. Before entering politics, he was an ordinary herbalist/pharmacist in Swat. His travel record includes Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, China, the United States, Turkey, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Were these frequent trips made to park proceeds from corruption? The reckoning has begun

MJDA on diplomatic push - Makkah Pact member to meet Iranian/IRGC leadership in Iran today Iran's Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Bagheri, says Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin will attend a joint meeting in Tehran.