Economy
Pakistan decides to expand Karachi Industrial Park as export hub
The state broadcaster reported a decision to expand the park and establish a federal special economic zone authority to oversee implementation.
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Energy
Pakistan orders winter gas load-management plan
The prime minister directed that locally produced gas be prioritised for households, with RLNG prioritised for power generation and industry.
Government
Ethiopia's seventh Parliament opens after general election
Ethiopia's new parliamentary term opened on 5 October. More than 54 million people voted in the June election, according to figures ENA attributed to the National Election Board.
Infrastructure
Jordan launches Aqaba–Shidiya–Maan railway project
King Abdullah II and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attended the groundbreaking for the Aqaba–Shidiya–Maan railway. Its first phase is designed to carry about 13 million tonnes of phosphate annually from Shidiya to Aqaba.
Government
Gao criminal chamber opens its first session with 18 cases on the docket
Gao’s criminal chamber opened its inaugural session on 5 October, hearing a docket of 18 cases. The session marked the first time the chamber sat in the region since 2023–24 judicial reforms replaced assize courts.
Environment
Kangaba officials address illegal heavy equipment in artisanal mining
Kangaba’s central sub-prefect met local leaders and mining-licence holders on 5 October over illegal use of heavy machinery in artisanal mining. Participants called for more village outreach and sanctions, while licence holders raised disputes with nearby communities.
Health
MSF and Macina officials review needs of displaced households
Médecins Sans Frontières met Macina officials on 5 October to assess needs among people displaced after attacks on three villages. MSF said it was considering a mobile team in Macina for three months; local officials described gaps in medical care, food, water and shelter.
Infrastructure
Ekiti awards solar-borehole contract for Iyin Road and Odo
Ekiti State’s rural water agency recorded a ₦28,136,861.50 solar-powered borehole rehabilitation contract with Blue Offshore Global Services, for the Iyin Road/NNPC and Odo areas of Ado Ekiti. The registry gives an award date of 2026-10-05; it does not establish that works are complete or the amount has been paid.
Politics
Nigeria voter register exceeds 103 million after continuous registration, INEC says
The election commission’s chair said the national register exceeded 103 million after voter enrolment and biometric clean-up. Three continuous-registration phases added 10,772,421 new applicants; the preliminary register is scheduled for public claims and objections from 9–15 October.
Government
Nigeria procurement bureau trains about 700 federal officers in two batches
Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Procurement began its 2026 mandatory capacity-development course for about 700 federal procurement officers. The programme is designed to reinforce procurement principles and the shift to electronic processes; the launch report does not give training outcomes.
Economy
Nigeria gives 60 days for proposals to redesign export incentives
Nigeria has tasked an inter-ministerial working group with proposing a redesigned Export Expansion Grant scheme within 60 days. The government says the proposed framework should be digital, transparent and fiscally sustainable; no new eligibility or payment rules have yet been approved.
Agriculture
Pakistan approves special livestock farms and duty-free imports for export
The prime minister approved duty-free imports of high-yield breeds for special farms intended to raise livestock for export.