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Morning News — Tuesday, 3 November 2026

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Pakistan — Politics

Chinese and Pakistani leaders meeting
Chinese and Pakistani leaders meeting · Image: ariananews.af

China's top leader visits Pakistan

Why it matters

China is Pakistan's closest friend country.

  • A top Chinese leader, Liu Haixing, visited Pakistan on Sunday.
  • He met the prime minister on Monday. He also met the army chief.
  • They will work on trade, roads, IT, and farming.
  • Trade (buying and selling) and IT (computers) will grow.

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 · Source: The News

PTI rally with party flags
PTI rally with party flags · Image: youtube.com

PTI says there is no split in the party

Why it matters

PTI is the party of former (past) prime minister Imran Khan.

  • Its leaders met on Monday.
  • They said there is no split (division) in the party.
  • They warned (said strongly) that rule-breakers will be punished.

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 · Source: Dawn

World — Politics

A polling place in the US in 2026
A polling place in the US in 2026 · Image: ProtectDemocracy.org

Americans vote today in the midterm elections

Why it matters

The US votes for Congress (law-makers) every 2 years.

  • Americans vote today, 3 November.
  • Surveys (polls) say the Democrats (opposition party) may win big.
  • Trump's approval (how many people like him) is very low: 32%.
  • More than 51 million people already voted early (before election day).

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 · Source: Reuters

US and Iran flags
US and Iran flags · Image: iaxia.gr

US and Iran move closer to a peace deal

Why it matters

The US and Iran have been at war for 8 months.

  • Trump said talks (discussions) with Iran are going well.
  • Iran may open a key (important) sea route for oil ships.
  • Trump is also thinking again about new attacks on Iran.

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 · Source: Reuters

Business — Pakistan

Karachi city skyline
Karachi city skyline · Image: nisum.com

Strong first quarter for the economy (July to September)

Why it matters

Pakistan buys (imports) most of its oil from other countries.

  • Safety money (reserves) hit $21.5 billion — highest ever (total).
  • Exports (goods sold abroad) rose 11% to $11.2 billion. This is for 3 months: July to September.
  • IT exports rose 18% to $1.25 billion in 3 months. Money sent home rose 14% to $10.9 billion in 3 months.
  • Borrowing cost (interest rate) is now 12% per year.

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 · Source: The Express Tribune

Wagah border gate between Pakistan and India
Wagah border gate between Pakistan and India · Image: kelvinluffs.com

Business leaders want trade with India back

Why it matters

India is a close neighbour. Trade stopped in 2019.

  • Business leaders say trade with India must start again.
  • They say Pakistan lost about $40 billion in total since 2019.
  • Medicine makers could save $2–3 billion per year. Cloth (textile) mills paid $5 billion extra in total.

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 · Source: The Economic Times

Business — World

Oil pumpjacks in a field at sunset
Oil pumpjacks in a field at sunset · Image: news.mobu.market

Oil price falls sharply, gold rises

Why it matters

Wars push oil prices up.

  • Brent (world) oil fell 8% on Monday. It was about $104 per barrel (a big oil container).
  • This is the biggest one-day fall since April.
  • Gold rose 2% to about $3,955 per ounce (a small weight).
  • Why? Hope of a US–Iran peace deal.

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 · Source: Reuters

New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street · Image: a5r5br.net

Stock markets wobble before the US vote

Why it matters

Investors (people who buy shares) watch the US vote closely.

  • The S&P 500 (a US market number) fell 0.5% on Monday. It closed at 7,541 points.
  • The Nasdaq (tech shares) fell 1%. The Dow rose 0.4% to 51,984 points.
  • Australia may raise its rate to 4.85% today.

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 · Source: Reuters

Education (Pakistan + World)

Pakistani students writing exams in a hall
Pakistani students writing exams in a hall · Image: lmcl.edu.pk

Board exams start today in Rawalpindi

Why it matters

BISE runs the class 9–12 exams.

  • The second (extra chance) exams start today in Rawalpindi.
  • There are 41 exam centres in 6 districts.
  • All centres have CCTV cameras (cameras that record).
  • Roll number slips (exam entry cards) are given to all students.

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 · Source: Dawn

French students protest for better schools
French students protest for better schools · Image: The Jerusalem Post

French students block schools again

Why it matters

French students started protests in September for better schools.

  • On Monday, students blocked (closed the gates of) 41 schools.
  • They want fixed schools, more teachers, and fair entry.
  • Entry (admission) means getting a university seat.
  • The government offered €4 billion ($4.47 billion, total) for school repairs.
  • It promised 15,000 new university seats.
  • Students say it is not enough.

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 · Source: Al Jazeera

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