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Pakistan’s foreign ministry rejects allegations of civilian casualties in its operations

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Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 26 October 2026 rejected allegations of civilian casualties from its counter-terrorism operations. The ministry’s statement attributed the allegations to the Afghan Taliban and called them “baseless”. The ministry said attacks against Pakistan launched from Afghan territory had caused more than 3,500 casualties in 2026. It said the Taliban continue to shelter groups including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and the Balochistan Liberation Army. The ministry said Pakistan acted in self-defence “only and exclusively against terrorists and their logistical support bases”.

Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan (issuing ministry) – “Pakistan Rejects Baseless Allegations by the Afghan Taliban Regime, Reaffirms Right to Self-Defence Against Terrorism” (press release 308/2026) – website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan – 26 October 2026 – https://mofa.gov.pk/press-releases/pakistan-rejects-baseless-allegations-by-the-afghan-taliban-regime-reaffirms-right-to-self-defence-against-terrorism

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India amends vehicle rules to cover E85 and E100 flex fuel vehicles

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India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on 26 October 2026 it had notified amendments to vehicle rules. According to the ministry, amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, expressly include E100 alongside E85 in emission certification. The ministry said E85 is a petrol and ethanol blend containing up to 85 per cent ethanol by volume. It said E85 and E100 are intended only for vehicles designed and certified to use them. The ministry said the notification does not require owners of existing vehicles to switch to E85 or modify them.

Sources: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India (issuing ministry) – “Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) updates rules to facilitate E85/E100 flex fuel vehicles” – Press Information Bureau (PIB), operated by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India – 26 October 2026 – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2328642

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