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PTI is preparing to begin its protest march from Lakki Marwat after talks between the federal government and opposition failed to resolve the political deadlock. Workers from several Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts are expected to join the convoy, while police have deployed security personnel and traffic arrangements along key points.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah says the Haroonabad wastewater treatment plant will supply 35 million gallons per day of treated water to Karachi industries. Officials say this can free an equivalent amount of freshwater for households and reduce pressure on the city’s strained water resources.
Bannu Division has become a major concern in Pakistan’s anti-polio campaign after recording four of the country’s five confirmed cases this year. Officials say missed children, refusal cases and operational challenges in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remain the biggest obstacles to stopping virus transmission.
Used car imports rose sharply in September, prompting local automakers and parts manufacturers to warn of pressure on domestic production. Importers argue the policy shift will increase market competition and meet consumer demand, while industry representatives say weak enforcement and easier import rules could hurt local manufacturing.
Pakistan lost to India by 19 runs in the Asian Games cricket final but earned praise from fans for showing stronger resistance than in recent meetings. Hasan Nawaz’s 96-run innings became the main talking point as Pakistan finished with silver.
Government and opposition leaders held a second round of talks in Islamabad to ease tensions ahead of PTI’s planned October 4 march. The meeting focused on reducing confrontation, with both sides discussing negotiation rules, protest plans and demands linked to Imran Khan.
Police in Dera Ghazi Khan said they foiled drone attacks on two check posts near the Punjab-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa boundary, with one employee slightly injured. A search operation is under way after the attackers fled following police retaliation.
Security preparations around Islamabad ahead of PTI’s October 4 march have disrupted cargo movement from Karachi Port, with transporters avoiding northbound routes over fears their vehicles may be seized. The delays have affected major routes, increased demurrage costs and added pressure to Pakistan’s already strained transport sector.
Petrol has been increased by Rs2.10 per litre to Rs392.76, while high-speed diesel has risen by 30 paisas to Rs399.64 per litre under a new notification. The revised prices will remain effective until October 5, while eligible motorcycle, rickshaw and small-car owners can use the Petrol Relief Scheme for discounted fuel.
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has warned of nationwide protests if the federal government does not abolish the petroleum levy. He also confirmed that his party would attend an All Parties Conference and said the national agenda should focus on law and order and the economy.
Punjab has launched two electric bus routes in Gujranwala, with services planned on the Chan da Qila-Lohianwala and Khiali-Jinnah/Nandipur corridors. Officials said 74 electric buses will eventually operate in the city once infrastructure is completed, while the chief minister also reviewed plans for a new 268-bed cardiac institute.
Two Pakistani civilians were killed and another was wounded after Indian Border Security Force personnel allegedly opened fire near the international border in Kasur. Security sources said the men were unarmed and had not attempted to cross the border fence.
