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Rainfall across Lahore brought cooler conditions but also caused waterlogging, traffic congestion and electricity outages in several neighbourhoods. Heavy showers affected multiple major areas of the city, with authorities expected to monitor drainage and power restoration as conditions develop.
Pakistan has extended its airspace restriction on Indian-registered, operated, owned or leased aircraft, including military flights, until October 24, 2026. The decision continues restrictions first imposed in April 2025 and means affected airlines will keep using alternative routes for international services.
Rawalpindi police detained seven Afghan nationals during a search operation in the Ratta Amral area, saying they were residing without legal authorization. Officers searched 50 houses and 30 shops, conducted biometric verification of 60 people and transferred the detainees to a holding centre in Dhok Syedan for further proceedings.
Pakistan's passport has dropped nine places to 183rd in a 2026 global mobility ranking, with holders currently having access to 42 destinations through visa-free entry, visas on arrival or electronic authorisations. Only Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan rank lower, while Pakistan's Mobility Score has fallen from 47 in 2024 to 42 this year.
Heavy rain and strong winds swept Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with around 30mm of rainfall recorded in Rawalpindi and the water level at Nullah Lai reaching about five and a half feet at Katarian. The NDMA has warned of further heavy showers in several parts of Pakistan until September 17, with low-lying areas and waterways facing possible flooding risks.
Police Surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed told the judicial commission investigating Mir Raza Ali's death that she was threatened and followed after challenging the initial post-mortem findings. Her testimony also detailed injuries, chemical burns and forensic evidence that she said were inconsistent with the earlier suggestion of suicide.
Security forces have killed three suspected militants, including a commander identified as Naqeeb, during an operation in Mastung district of Balochistan. Officials said a vehicle carrying the men was targeted with a quadcopter as counterterrorism operations continue across the province.
Police have safely recovered a 15-year-old girl allegedly abducted at gunpoint and arrested three suspects, including a woman, during an operation in Hangu. Investigators say the case appears to be linked to a marriage proposal that had been rejected by the girl's family.
Punjab has imposed Section 144 across the province from September 13 to 17, banning gatherings of five or more people at public places after authorities cited imminent security threats. Weddings, funerals, places of worship, courts, government institutions and officially permitted events are among the exemptions.
A wanted militant identified as Ziaur Rehman, alias Qari Saifullah, was killed during a joint Rangers and CTD operation in Karachi's Gulbai-Shershah area. Officials alleged that he had recently arrived from Afghanistan, was organising a militant network in the city and was planning attacks on sensitive locations.
Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi has been appointed Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency with immediate effect as part of a senior federal police reshuffle. Captain (retd) Sohail Chaudhry will take over as Islamabad Police chief, while Syed Khurram Ali has been appointed Director General of the National Police Bureau.
Torrential rain, thunderstorms and strong winds have flooded low-lying areas of Islamabad, damaged vehicles and caused power disruptions, while a concert stage at the Sports Complex collapsed. Heavy rain also affected Haripur, Batkhela and Swabi, with further rainfall forecast in several northern regions until September 17.
