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Pakistan has welcomed UK-led trade sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying continued settlement expansion violates international law and undermines prospects for a two-state solution. Islamabad also backed broader international efforts against settlement activity and reaffirmed support for Palestinian self-determination.
An Islamabad anti-terrorism court has maintained arrest warrants against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Junaid Akbar and other accused in the November 26 protest case after rejecting exemption requests. Police have been directed to submit the challan promptly, while proclamation proceedings continue and the next hearing is scheduled for September 30.
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has warned of a long march towards Islamabad if the government does not abolish the petroleum levy, with another round of negotiations scheduled for September 10. The party says its sit-ins will continue while talks proceed and is seeking support from other political groups to increase pressure for fuel-price relief.
The Sindh Assembly has formally sent a resolution to federal institutions rejecting any proposal to divide the province or alter its territorial integrity. The move intensifies a wider political debate over new provinces and places pressure on Islamabad to respond to the provincial legislature’s position.
Three Adiala Jail inmates have approached the Federal Constitutional Court seeking medical and communication facilities comparable to those available to PTI founder Imran Khan. Their appeals challenge an Islamabad High Court ruling and invoke constitutional equality protections while seeking private hospital treatment and contact with relatives abroad.
A new security plan has been enforced around Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail, with 435 police personnel and multiple checkpoints deployed across surrounding areas. Authorities have also ordered closures of petrol stations, hotels and shops between Dahgal and Gorakhpur, with the restrictions remaining in force until further notice.
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged political parties to take the lead in deciding whether Pakistan should create new provinces or administrative units, warning against unilateral decisions. His remarks come as proposals for restructuring the country's governance system gain momentum among senior federal leaders and trigger strong debate over provincial autonomy and national cohesion.
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has warned that dividing Sindh without the consent of its people could weaken Pakistan's federation, calling for broad consultation before any restructuring of provincial boundaries. His remarks come amid growing political debate over proposals to create additional provinces and administrative units across the country.
Pakistan has rejected India's assertions regarding the status and mapping of Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating that the territory remains an internationally recognised dispute and citing relevant UN resolutions. The renewed exchange follows debate over a UN-backed world map initiative and puts fresh diplomatic focus on one of the central unresolved issues between Pakistan and India.
PTI leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar has reportedly been arrested in Multan over cases linked to the May 9, 2023 unrest and transferred for further proceedings. PTI condemned the reported detention, while some senior police officials said they had not received formal confirmation, leaving his precise custody status subject to further official clarification.
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has accused the Sindh government of obstructing his journey to Karachi and vowed to complete the visit despite restrictions. Karachi police have warned against unauthorised gatherings around Mazar-e-Quaid as PTI continues its Sindh mobilisation ahead of the September 27 nationwide protest.
A government committee has proposed creating a 27-member elected assembly and an elected chief executive for Islamabad, alongside a territorial administration responsible for major public services. The federal government would retain control of law and order and master planning, while substantial CDA and municipal functions could shift to the new Islamabad government if the proposal is approved and legislated.
