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Pakistan won the toss and chose to field against Bangladesh after their Asian Games men's cricket semi-final in Nisshin was reduced to 13 overs per side because of a wet outfield. The winner will advance to the gold-medal match scheduled for October 3.
Pakistan said it carried out intelligence-based aerial strikes on militant hideouts inside Afghanistan, with initial reports indicating that at least 22 militants were killed. The Ministry of Information said the operation targeted two locations and destroyed weapons and ammunition while precautions were taken to avoid collateral damage.
A 14-year-old student died at Holy Family Hospital after suffering severe burns in a Murree school van fire while reportedly helping rescue other children. Police have registered a case and formed a committee to determine the cause of the fire, while traffic officials have urged stricter checks on school transport safety.
A duty guard was killed after a structure linked to Karachi’s under-construction BRT project collapsed near Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Gulshan-e-Iqbal. Rescue officials said the operation was completed and no further casualties were reported, while the cause of the collapse was not immediately confirmed.
The Federal Board of Revenue has extended the Tax Year 2026 income tax return filing deadline from September 30 to October 15. The additional 15 days were granted after requests from trade bodies and tax professionals amid concerns about filing-system pressure and administrative difficulties.
The government has reduced petrol by Re0.14 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs1.89 per litre, setting the new prices at Rs387.40 and Rs400.35 respectively from Oct 1. The revision comes amid continued fuel price volatility, taxes on petroleum products and ongoing relief measures for small vehicle users.
A Punjab Assembly panel has unanimously approved the Christian Marriage Bill 2026, which would make official registration with Nadra and union councils mandatory. The bill would also raise the legal marriage age for Christian brides and grooms to 18 and replace the colonial-era law currently in force.
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.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a 10-day Basant festival in Lahore from January 29 to February 7, 2027, with a pause on Kashmir Day. The provincial government says the event will promote cultural heritage while requiring stronger safety and public convenience arrangements.
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.
The federal government has approved modalities for exporting 200,000 tonnes of surplus sugar while setting up a monitoring mechanism to watch domestic prices. Industry stakeholders say the quota is too small because Pakistan is carrying large sugar stocks and may enter the new crushing season with a major surplus.
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.
