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A 17-year-old student has been arrested in Bahawalpur over an alleged attempt to poison his father, with investigators examining claims that he sought related information through an artificial intelligence system. Authorities also reportedly discovered a small home laboratory and are continuing to review the teenager's digital activity and chemical purchases.
Punjab has imposed Section 144 across the province until October 5, banning gatherings of five or more people, rallies, demonstrations, processions and the public display of weapons. Authorities cited intelligence regarding possible threats to public gatherings, while several religious, official and permitted activities remain exempt.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has opened applications for a new national bowling coach after Ashley Noffke decided to leave following the 2026 Asian Games. Candidates must hold Level 3 coaching accreditation and have at least five years of experience, with applications closing on October 8.
Security forces killed two militants during an intelligence-based operation in the Jusk area of Turbat, while other suspected militants were being pursued. Search, clearance and sanitisation operations remained underway as counterterrorism activity continued across Balochistan.
Jannat Mirza has alleged that some airport officials in Lahore behaved aggressively and disrespectfully toward passengers during security checks as she travelled for the Asian Games. She called for accountability while stressing that her criticism was directed at individual conduct rather than Pakistan's security institutions as a whole.
Pakistan's economy is projected to grow by 3.7% in FY27, below the government's 4% target, while average inflation is expected to reach 8.3%. Higher energy and logistics costs, Middle East tensions, financing conditions and delays in structural reforms remain key risks to the outlook.
An IMF staff mission has reportedly arrived in Pakistan for the fourth Extended Fund Facility review and the third Resilience and Sustainability Facility review, with negotiations expected to run for about two weeks. A successful staff-level agreement and subsequent Executive Board approval could unlock roughly $1 billion under the EFF and around $200 million through the climate resilience programme.
Jamaat-i-Islami has deferred its planned long march until the first week of October after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requested more time for talks. The decision came as the government reduced petrol by Rs1.70 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs3.12, while JI said its protest campaign and Multan sit-in would continue.
Pakistani security forces said they stopped an attempted militant infiltration into Kurram from Afghanistan before an exchange of fire erupted along the border. The confrontation comes amid heightened security tensions following recent attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistani operations against suspected militant hideouts near the Afghan frontier.
Pakistan has reduced petrol by Rs1.70 per litre to Rs392.05 and high-speed diesel by Rs3.12 to Rs418.96, with the revised rates taking effect on September 23. The adjustment follows the federal petroleum pricing mechanism and reflects changes in international market benchmarks, premiums and related costs.
The Faisalabad education board has announced the Intermediate Part-II Annual Examination 2026 position holders, with Hafiza Ghanoa Amber taking first place after scoring 1,165 marks. Four students shared second position with 1,156 marks, while three candidates jointly secured third place with 1,155 marks.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah in New York during the UN General Assembly, with discussions covering bilateral relations, trade, investment, energy and human resource development. The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and international developments and reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability.
