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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.
Pakistan has launched a sub-national polio vaccination drive across 115 districts targeting more than 31 million children under five. More than 273,000 workers are taking part as authorities focus on high-risk areas and seek to sustain the sharp decline in polio cases recorded this year.
Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi have been detained for 30 days under public-order provisions and transferred to Kot Lakhpat Jail, joining their sister Aleema Khan. The detentions come ahead of PTI's planned September 27 march toward Islamabad as authorities strengthen security preparations.
Security forces killed four militants during an operation in the Aphan-e-Koh and Prom areas of Panjgur, according to security sources, who also reported recovering sophisticated weapons and ammunition. The operation comes amid intensified counterterrorism activity across Balochistan following a series of recent militant incidents. ([geo.tv](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682954-four-india-backed-terrorists-killed-in-balochistans-panjgur-district-security-sources?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Several government schools in Islamabad are being closed as authorities intensify security preparations ahead of expected protests and sit-ins. Police are being accommodated at some educational facilities while the Red Zone is sealed and additional barriers are prepared on major routes.
Pakistan's net foreign direct investment climbed 80 percent year on year to $316 million in August, its highest monthly level in two years and 77 percent above the previous month. Stronger inflows from China, Canada and the UAE, combined with lower outflows, supported the improvement.
Pakistan made a powerful start to its Asian Games 2026 men's hockey campaign with a 9-0 victory over Thailand in Pool B. Ahmed Nadeem scored a hat-trick, while Sufyan Khan struck twice as Pakistan combined a prolific attack with a clean sheet.
Two separate shootings in Karachi left an 18-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man dead, while a 17-year-old was injured. Police are searching for suspects and investigating a suspected honour-related killing in Orangi Town and a possible personal dispute behind the Gulistan-e-Jauhar attack.
Pakistan is exploring alternative crude oil suppliers and shipping routes as Middle East disruptions increase risks to its petroleum supply chain. Officials say stocks currently exceed 20 days, but securing November cargoes is expected to become more difficult and costly.
Five PTI parliamentarians have been detained as authorities step up preparations ahead of the party's planned long march toward Islamabad. Security measures include plans for additional police deployments, possible closure of 48 educational institutions and barriers on key routes into the capital.
Eight militants were killed while six security personnel, including two young army officers, were martyred during an exchange of fire in Hangu district. Security forces have launched a sanitisation operation in the area as the wider counterterrorism campaign continues.
Cancer patients in Multan are set to receive free treatment at a newly inaugurated specialised centre as Punjab expands cancer-care services beyond Lahore. Authorities say patients at all stages will be eligible for treatment, while further operational details on registration, referrals and service capacity remain to be announced.
