Pakistan's mediation efforts.

Iran Claims Regional Security Understanding With KSA, Pakistan, Türkiye Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary says Tehran reached an understanding with Pakistan, Türkiye and KSA that the region's security is achieved through its own states, according to Al Jazeera. No Saudi, Pakistani or Turkish confirmation of that wording yet. Tehran is framing the Makkah Pact talks as a win against outside forces. Riyadh's version is what counts.

Tehran: Iran and Makkah Pact Countries Agree to Continue Four-Way Dialogue Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan adopted a statement at the end of Monday's meeting in Tehran, agreeing to continue dialogue to strengthen cooperation among the four countries, including on regional peace and security, Iranian state media reported. The discussions covered regional security, the consequences of the US-Israeli war on Iran, and Palestine and Lebanon. ISPR has not yet issued a readout of the talks. A Pakistan-initiated table, and now a standing channel. Details awaited.

CDF FM General Syed Asim Munir's Reported Message To Tehran Pakistan is reportedly stepping up its mediation between Washington and Tehran, with Field Marshal Asim Munir telling Iran a US strike after the midterms may come sooner than it expects, according to journalist Abdulrahman Hayat speaking to Al Arabiya. Single source claim

Four-way Tehran talks open: Iran, Pakistan, Türkiye & KSA. Hosted by SNSC Secretary Mohsen Rezaei. Participants: Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman, Turkish intel chief Ibrahim Kalin. High-level security coordination as the Yemen front escalates.

Saudi artillery reportedly shelled the al-Atan and Azman areas in Bakil al-Mir district, Hajjah governorate, along the Yemen-Saudi border. yemen Media sources

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.