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Qatar's benchmark stock index fell 2% on October 18, 2026, closing at 8,633.57 points as 43 companies declined.

Construction associated with Karachi's Red Line bus rapid transit project reportedly damaged a gas pipeline, affecting supply in several neighbourhoods.

Trade corridors between Pakistan and Iran have faced temporary disruption, with officials citing different security and technical explanations.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has outlined an economic growth target above 4% and ambitions to raise $1 billion through privatisation.

Pakistan's petrol price was reportedly reduced to Rs386.30 per litre in mid-October as households continued to face elevated inflation.