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Pakistan’s two houses of parliament approved the emergency proclamation for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after contentious debates and opposition protests. The government cited security concerns, while opposition parties challenged both the decision and its political consequences.
Pakistan and Russia held high-level talks to expand cooperation on security, counterterrorism, organised crime and cybercrime. The two sides also agreed to pursue an extradition treaty, stronger law-enforcement coordination and wider people-to-people engagement.
The government has raised petrol by Rs1.20 to Rs393.86 per litre and lowered high-speed diesel by Re0.17 to Rs396.65 per litre, effective October 15. The change follows the petroleum-pricing mechanism and affects the country’s two main transport fuels.
Malir Police have formed a team to investigate the deaths of five people found at a Gulshan-e-Hadeed house. The inquiry will examine forensic evidence, recovered devices and a pistol, witness statements, personal relationships and property records.
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq issued production orders for detained PTI lawmakers Sanaullah Khan Masti Khel and Dawar Khan Kundi. Authorities must bring them to each sitting of the ongoing session and take them back into custody afterward.
Pakistan and Russia signed a memorandum on cooperation and information sharing against organised crime during interior minister-level talks in Islamabad. The two sides also agreed to strengthen counter-narcotics and cybercrime cooperation, advance readmission arrangements and finalise extradition and prisoner-exchange agreements.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met Hubei’s leadership in Wuhan to discuss cooperation in agriculture, technology, education and vocational training. He sought farming expertise, proposed startup partnerships and invited Chinese investment in Karachi’s logistics, industrial automation and traffic management.
Pakistan has held high-level meetings during the IMF and World Bank gatherings in Bangkok to explore digital finance, tokenised assets, AI-based regulation and cross-border payment opportunities. Officials discussed cooperation with international financial institutions to attract investment, strengthen regulatory infrastructure and support the country’s digital economy.
Karachi police have registered a drug case against Azad Jakhrani, brother of PPP leader Aijaz Jakhrani, after alleged narcotics recoveries linked to a bungalow in Khayaban-e-Seher. Police said cocaine, ice and a digital weighing scale were recovered during the investigation, while the allegations are based on the police account and an arrested suspect’s statement.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev at GHQ Rawalpindi and reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to deepen ties with Russia. The two sides discussed regional security, stronger institutional coordination and expanded bilateral security cooperation.
A judicial commission probing the murder of young entrepreneur Mir Raza has completed its report and is set to submit it to the Sindh government on Thursday. The inquiry reviewed the handling of evidence, the crime scene, possible financial angles and the conduct of officials involved in the investigation.
Several police officials, including a DSP, were injured after two Karachi police teams clashed over custody of suspects in a short-term kidnapping case. Senior officers later intervened, and the suspects were handed over to Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan police station.
