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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.
The federal government reduced petrol by Rs2.27 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs3.56 for September 29. Petrol is now priced at Rs389.03 per litre, while high-speed diesel will cost Rs404.97 per litre under the daily pricing mechanism.
Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are forecast across several parts of Pakistan, with heavier rainfall possible in parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Islamabad, Lahore, Dera Ismail Khan and several other districts may receive showers, while most of Sindh and Balochistan are expected to remain hot and dry.
Pakistan is preparing to select its first astronaut as Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud undergo advanced training in China for a mission aboard the Tiangong space station. The final selection is expected in mid-to-late October, with the chosen pilot set to serve as a payload specialist and conduct scientific experiments during an approximately week-long mission.
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.
Pakistan advanced to the Asian Games men's cricket semi-finals after persistent rain forced the abandonment of their quarter-final against Hong Kong in Nisshin, Japan. Pakistan progressed on the basis of their higher ICC T20I ranking and will play their semi-final on October 1.
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.
Pakistan's number of unfrozen glacial lakes increased from 40 to 105 in less than two months as summer warming accelerated glacier melt. Authorities have been advised to maintain preparedness in downstream valleys amid concerns that expanding lakes could raise outburst-flood risks.
The government said it is neither buying aircraft for PIA nor offering sovereign guarantees for new fleet financing. Officials said talks with a US export-credit institution concerned potential commercial financing and wider investment opportunities, not taxpayer-backed loans.
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.
Pakistan beat Kazakhstan 3-1 in its opening men’s volleyball match at the Asian Games in Japan. Two bronze medals in squash lifted the country’s tally to four, while several teams and athletes face consequential fixtures on Monday.
