Pakistani officials said the broader peace process has stalled but they hope it will resume soon.

Pakistan condemned a Houthi attack on a commercial vessel, saying it poses a serious threat to freedom of navigation, maritime security and shipping in the Red Sea.

Bank of France expects Q3 GDP to rise 0.2%, unchanged from Q2 and slightly above market consensus of 0.1%. Services — notably transport, information and communications — should continue to support activity; manufacturing rebounded in August. Energy output is expected to expand, while construction may weaken further amid fewer public project contracts. A survey of about 8,500 firms showed slower July increases in raw material costs and selling prices, suggesting the pass-through of spring input-cost rises to final prices may be near completion. The bank flagged significant uncertainty from Middle East geopolitics and extreme weather and noted mixed signals ahead of the presidential election: a Q2 rebound alongside unemployment at a near six-year high and persistent budget deficit pressures.