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Imran Khan was returned to Adiala Jail after undergoing a medical examination at Shifa International Hospital under a Supreme Court order. The court has directed a medical board, family access arrangements and submission of complete reports at the next hearing.
Pakistan and Syria agreed to expand defence and security cooperation during a meeting between Field Marshal Asim Munir and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani in Rawalpindi. The visit is notable as the first by a Syrian foreign minister to Pakistan in 19 years.
Imran Khan was transferred from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad under heavy security after a Supreme Court order. The move has triggered major political attention as authorities manage medical, legal, and public-order concerns.
The ECP has agreed in principle to hold Punjab local government elections between December 15 and January 15. The commission asked the provincial government to submit a plan quickly if it wants the polls conducted in phases.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman said JUI-F and TTAP had agreed to work toward a united opposition after a meeting with Mehmood Khan Achakzai and Asad Qaiser. The move could strengthen opposition coordination inside parliament.
Legal experts have warned that delaying Imran Khan’s transfer to Shifa International Hospital may place government officials at risk of contempt proceedings. The Supreme Court’s order remains in force after the government’s review plea was returned over procedural shortcomings.
The PPP has agreed to support the federal government on an important bill expected to be presented in the National Assembly. The decision followed high-level consultations involving Mohsin Naqvi, President Asif Ali Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Attorney General Mansoor Awan.
Mahmood Khan Achakzai has said he would support Fazlur Rehman as interim prime minister if he leads a caretaker setup and holds transparent elections. His remarks have revived debate over political inclusion, Imran Khan’s role and the opposition’s demand for credible polls.
The federal government has filed a review petition against the Supreme Court order directing Imran Khan’s transfer to Shifa International Hospital. The case has intensified debate over prison rules, medical access, equal treatment of prisoners and the political sensitivity surrounding the PTI founder’s health.
Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until September 24 through a new NOTAM issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority. The restriction applies to Indian civil and military aircraft and comes amid continued tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to replace IGP Zulfiqar Hameed and has submitted a three-name panel to the federal authorities. The final decision now rests with the Prime Minister’s Office after processing by the Establishment Division.
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said any move to create new provinces must follow the Constitution and secure approval from Parliament and the relevant provincial assembly. His remarks come amid renewed debate over administrative units after recent comments by federal leaders and MQM-P.
