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Pakistan’s September inflation is expected to ease to around 10.25%–10.75% year-on-year from 11.1% in August. However, elevated oil prices, regional tensions and higher domestic energy and living costs remain significant risks to the inflation outlook.
A suspected suicide vehicle bombing at the Aman Mela checkpoint in Dera Ismail Khan killed at least 11 people and injured around 30 others. Security forces cordoned off the area while rescue operations and an investigation into the attack continued.
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.
Babar Azam scored 12 on his return to first-class cricket, while Arshad Iqbal took five wickets to put KRL in command against OGDCL in Abbottabad. OGDCL followed on and ended the day 147 runs behind.
The Pakistan Medical Association has announced a nationwide closure of private hospitals and clinics on September 30 in protest against tax and compliance measures affecting the medical sector. The association is seeking federal intervention and plans further consultations at a convention in Gujrat on October 11.
Pakistan’s unbeaten run in the Asian Games men’s hockey competition ended with a dramatic 5-4 defeat to Malaysia after a late two-goal turnaround. Sufyan Khan scored all four of Pakistan’s goals, while the national side now turns to its final Pool B match against Oman.
At least 11 people were killed and 18 others received medical assistance after an explosion near an anti-smuggling checkpoint in Darazinda, Dera Ismail Khan. Police and counter-terrorism teams have cordoned off the area and are investigating the nature and cause of the blast.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to accelerate practical military cooperation under the Makkah Defence Alliance following talks between their senior commanders in Riyadh. The discussions covered intelligence sharing, military coordination, collective defence and responses to growing security threats facing Saudi Arabia.
Petrol will cost Rs391.30 per litre from September 26 after a Rs2.02 increase, while high-speed diesel has been reduced by Rs3.59 to Rs408.53 per litre. The revised rates will remain in effect through September 28 as global oil markets continue to fluctuate.
A National Faceless Centre has been established in Islamabad to move tax audits and assessments to a computerised system that removes routine direct contact between taxpayers and individual officers. Cases will be assigned electronically, handled by separate audit, assessment and quality-control officials, and processed mainly through IRIS.
Lahore rose to the top of a global air-pollution ranking on Friday evening as its AQI reached 194, with readings exceeding 200 in parts of the city. Residents, particularly vulnerable groups and people spending extended periods outdoors, were advised to reduce exposure as smog conditions intensified.
Pakistan squash player Sana Bahadar made a landmark Asian Games appearance in Nagoya despite being deaf and non-verbal since birth, pushing Iran's Najmeh Boushehrizadeh to five games before exiting the women's singles event. Ranked world No. 179 after winning the Bendigo Open, the 20-year-old is now targeting a place inside the global top 100.
