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CM Sarfraz Bugti retracted earlier claims about the Ziarat AC’s ‘martyrdom’. He said a forensic review of the photo disproved the killing report. The officer and his son were abducted nearly a month ago. Bugti pledged continued efforts for their safe recovery. He vowed action against those behind abductions and violence.
Rawalpindi ATC refused Imran Khan’s bid to pause the GHQ case. A request for CCTV footage of a prior hearing was also rejected. The court said proceedings cannot be stopped on the arguments raised. Prosecutors accused the defence of wasting time; the defence cited fair-trial rights. Hearing was adjourned to Sept 27 after 41 witness statements on record.
PM Shehbaz is leading Pakistan’s delegation to the 80th UNGA in New York. He will join a Trump-convened meeting with leaders from key Muslim states. Gaza, Kashmir and global issues such as climate and Islamophobia are on the agenda. Pakistan welcomed fresh recognitions of Palestine and urged more countries to follow. Bilateral meetings with world leaders and IFIs are also lined up.
SC will hear challenges to the 26th Amendment on Oct 7. Justice Aminuddin Khan leads an eight-member larger bench. Petitions raise issues of judicial independence and constitutional scope. Further case-management directions are expected at the first sitting.
ATC Rawalpindi denied pleas to pause the jail trial and release CCTV. Defense objected to WhatsApp video appearance; court advised approaching IHC. Eight more prosecution witnesses recorded; three summoned next. Next hearing is scheduled for September 27.
