Today's 5 big stories in Pakistan, 1 November 2026

Burki Road AQI hits 520 as Lahore leads pollution ranking

Burki Road led local readings at 520, with Gulberg at 457, as northwesterly winds of about 8 km/h moved across the city and doctors advised masks.

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KSE-100 index drop follows four-session PSX recovery

Profit-taking after a four-session rebound and Brent crude above $116 a barrel left the Pakistan Stock Exchange lower, with more stocks falling than rising.

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US officials flag Nvidia-linked executive Alice Huang over China information risk

Officials in the US, Singapore and Taiwan are concerned that Alice Huang, a Chinese data-centre executive close to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, shared information with Beijing.

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Federal Cabinet revises petrol pricing for consumer relief

From 30 October 2026, import costs will track PSO cargoes and refineries will use pre-war March 7 levels for 30 days so savings reach pump prices.

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Apple memo guides iPhone Duo inner screen crack repairs

Apple Stores and authorised centres must inspect the iPhone Duo when buyers report inner-screen cracks, then repair or replace it under usual rules.

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