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Nushki polio team attack kills two police officers in Balochistan

Nushki polio team attack kills two police officers in Balochistan

Two police officers guarding a polio vaccination team were killed when unidentified gunmen opened fire in Killi Jamalabad, Noshki district, Balochistan. Authorities launched a search for the attackers as the nationwide anti-polio campaign, targeting around 31 million children, continues through September 27.

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JI defers Islamabad long march, keeps protest campaign active

JI defers Islamabad long march, keeps protest campaign active

Jamaat-e-Islami has postponed its planned Islamabad long march until the first week of October after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requested a delay and offered further talks. The party says its sit-ins and broader protest campaign will continue while it seeks written assurances on petroleum-related relief.

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PM fuel relief scheme tops 2.2m registrations, 1.9m tokens issued

PM fuel relief scheme tops 2.2m registrations, 1.9m tokens issued

More than 2.2 million people have registered for the Prime Minister’s Special Fuel Scheme, with around 1.9 million relief tokens issued nationwide. The programme provides targeted fuel assistance mainly to motorcycle, rickshaw and Qingqi users, as well as eligible owners of cars with engines of up to 800cc.

Business
PSX advances over 400 points as buying lifts KSE-100

PSX advances over 400 points as buying lifts KSE-100

Pakistan's benchmark KSE-100 Index gained more than 400 points in early Tuesday trading, reaching 171,562.37 at around 10:10am as buying spread across major sectors. The advance came alongside stronger Asian markets and improving global sentiment, although the session remained in progress.

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PTI's Gohar urges restraint and keeps door open for political talks

PTI's Gohar urges restraint and keeps door open for political talks

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has said the party will remain peaceful, will not take the law into its own hands and remains open to political communication. He also raised concerns over arrests of party workers and lawmakers while saying PTI would continue pursuing its demands through democratic and legal channels.

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Petrol Rises to Rs393.75 as Diesel Price Falls to Rs422.08

Petrol Rises to Rs393.75 as Diesel Price Falls to Rs422.08

Petrol has increased by Rs4.61 per litre to Rs393.75, while high-speed diesel has been reduced by Rs1.96 to Rs422.08 under the latest petroleum price revision. The new rates take effect on September 22 amid continued volatility in international energy markets.

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PTI Says Federal Contacts Continue as Gohar Calls for De-escalation

PTI Says Federal Contacts Continue as Gohar Calls for De-escalation

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan says contacts with relevant federal officials remain ongoing as he calls for de-escalation ahead of the party’s September 27 protest. His remarks follow recent detentions of party figures and members of Imran Khan’s family amid heightened political tensions.

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LHC Seeks Police Report on Family Access to PTI Leader Hammad Azhar

LHC Seeks Police Report on Family Access to PTI Leader Hammad Azhar

The Lahore High Court has sought a police report on a petition requesting family access to detained PTI leader Hammad Azhar, with the Sarwar Road SHO directed to respond by September 28. The petition follows earlier attempts by his relatives and lawyers to secure meetings with him while he remains in police custody.

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Bilibili Opens +92 Registration and Creator Tools to Pakistani Users

Bilibili Opens +92 Registration and Creator Tools to Pakistani Users

Pakistani users can now create Bilibili accounts with +92 mobile numbers without using a VPN, proxy or region workaround, gaining access to channel, upload and analytics tools. Monetization information is displayed in Chinese yuan, while withdrawal options in Pakistan remain dependent on platform rules and supported payment services.

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PTI Confirms September 27 Islamabad Long March as Tensions Rise

PTI Confirms September 27 Islamabad Long March as Tensions Rise

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan says the party has made a final decision to proceed with its September 27 long march toward Islamabad while pledging a peaceful mobilisation. The announcement comes amid arrests, court restrictions on the use of public roads and warnings from the federal government ahead of the planned protest.

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Kharan Deputy Commissioner Still Missing as Search Continues in Balochistan

Kharan Deputy Commissioner Still Missing as Search Continues in Balochistan

The deputy commissioner of Kharan and three people travelling with him remain missing after disappearing on the route from Quetta to Kharan, with police suspecting a possible abduction. Authorities are continuing search efforts while separate kidnapping cases involving two cricketers remain unresolved and three abducted policemen in Mastung have been safely released.

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Islamabad, Rawalpindi Tighten Security Ahead of Multiple Protest Marches

Islamabad, Rawalpindi Tighten Security Ahead of Multiple Protest Marches

Security has been tightened across Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of several planned protest marches, with containers positioned at major routes and more than 22,000 personnel expected to be deployed in the capital. Demonstrations by Jamaat-i-Islami, farmers' groups and PTI are scheduled on separate dates during the coming week.

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