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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan would defend Saudi Arabia against any threat, including aggression from the Houthis or any other force. His remarks come amid renewed regional tensions and follow recent defence arrangements linking Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.
Barrister Gohar is expected to meet National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in Parliament House as efforts to restart political dialogue gain attention. The meeting is expected to cover recent arrests of party parliamentarians, the wider political situation and possible facilitation for renewed talks with the government.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi inaugurated the Pink Bus Service for women along with hybrid buses, depot solarisation and related transport projects in Peshawar. He announced a 25 percent fare reduction for women passengers and also confirmed that his party plans to march toward Islamabad on October 4.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has removed the WASA managing directors of Kasur, Faisalabad and Okara over poor sanitation performance. The provincial government also ordered stricter monitoring, warning letters for weak performers, body cameras for field officers, e-challans for anti-littering enforcement and a 15-day deadline for door-to-door waste collection rollout.
Islamabad authorities have kept shipping containers on key roads as PTI prepares for an October 4 protest seeking Imran Khan’s release. The restrictions have disrupted traffic and heightened political tensions, while the government cites security concerns and PTI insists its planned rally will be peaceful.
Malik Munir Iqbal Channar won the NA-168 Bahawalpur by-election with 79,306 votes, according to unofficial results from all 292 polling stations. Independent candidate Wali Dad Cheema finished second with 42,623 votes, while formal confirmation by election authorities remains pending.
KP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati has sought police records on lawmakers and provincial officials who were detained, arrested or subjected to searches in the past two weeks. The request has intensified a dispute over legislative privilege, police powers and the treatment of elected representatives.
Polling in Bahawalpur's NA-168 by-election ended after a largely peaceful day, with officials reporting only a brief disturbance at one polling station. The closely watched contest now moves to vote counting, with the seat being contested by the sons of two prominent political figures.
Pakistan’s information ministry rejected Afghan Taliban allegations linking Pakistani forces to reported violence in Nuristan, saying no credible evidence had been provided. The statement urged Kabul to act against militant groups operating from Afghan territory and comes amid renewed strain over cross-border security.
Rana Sanaullah said political parties should end the practice of marching on Islamabad while maintaining that they retain the right to protest elsewhere. His remarks followed PTI’s decision to postpone its planned march until October 4, with security preparations around the capital still in place.
Party sources say PTI's Islamabad long march, initially planned for September 27, has been shifted to October 5 following political committee discussions in Peshawar. The revised schedule still awaited formal confirmation after consultations with opposition allies, while conflicting public remarks left the final date unsettled.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres acknowledged Pakistan's contributions to international peace and security during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in New York. The talks also covered the Middle East, Afghanistan, Palestinian statehood, Islamophobia and the role of diplomacy in addressing regional conflicts.
