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Pakistan has extended its airspace restriction on Indian-registered, operated, owned or leased aircraft, including military flights, until October 24, 2026. The decision continues restrictions first imposed in April 2025 and means affected airlines will keep using alternative routes for international services.
Mahira Khan has drawn fresh online attention after sharing an affectionate social media message for her eldest son, Azlan Askari, while preparing to welcome her second child. The post follows her recent pregnancy announcement and highlights the close mother-son relationship that has accompanied several major milestones in her life.
Jasmine Sandlas has gone viral after performing Hadiqa Kiani’s classic Pakistani song “Boohey Barian” during a live show. The performance has renewed interest in the 1998 hit and sparked fresh social media attention around its enduring cross-border popularity.
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has described the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye as a defensive framework centred on collective deterrence and regional stability. He said operational responses to any attack would be decided by the three countries, while possible expansion of the arrangement would remain a leadership-level decision.
Rawalpindi police detained seven Afghan nationals during a search operation in the Ratta Amral area, saying they were residing without legal authorization. Officers searched 50 houses and 30 shops, conducted biometric verification of 60 people and transferred the detainees to a holding centre in Dhok Syedan for further proceedings.
US Representative Joe Wilson has urged Pakistan and Turkiye to work with Saudi Arabia against the Houthis following reports of a drone interception near Makkah. Pakistan has condemned attacks on Saudi territory and supports the kingdom's right to self-defence, while its publicly stated policy also emphasizes de-escalation, dialogue and a political settlement in Yemen.
PTA has directed PTML to stop new ONIC SIM and eSIM issuance, activations, subscriptions, marketing and related commercial activity after concluding that the service falls within the MVNO framework. Existing customers are expected to continue receiving service while PTML manages a three-month migration period or pursues the regulatory structure required for ONIC's future operation.
Babar Azam is set to return to domestic first-class cricket as a guest player for OGDCL in the ongoing President's Trophy Grade-I. The Pakistan Test captain reportedly requested a domestic placement to maintain his red-ball preparation, with the tournament continuing until October 28.
Seven former Australian cricket captains have asked Foreign Minister Penny Wong to raise humanitarian concerns over Imran Khan's detention and medical treatment. Their intervention follows earlier appeals by international cricket figures and continuing debate over the implementation of Supreme Court directions concerning his medical care.
Pakistan's passport has dropped nine places to 183rd in a 2026 global mobility ranking, with holders currently having access to 42 destinations through visa-free entry, visas on arrival or electronic authorisations. Only Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan rank lower, while Pakistan's Mobility Score has fallen from 47 in 2024 to 42 this year.
The federal government plans separate talks with Jamaat-e-Islami, Kisan Ittehad and PTI as the three groups prepare Islamabad marches on September 20, 25 and 27. Authorities are also considering designated protest venues while preparing security measures in line with recent court directions against blocking roads.
Heavy rain and strong winds swept Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with around 30mm of rainfall recorded in Rawalpindi and the water level at Nullah Lai reaching about five and a half feet at Katarian. The NDMA has warned of further heavy showers in several parts of Pakistan until September 17, with low-lying areas and waterways facing possible flooding risks.
