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PMD expects light-moderate rain in Karachi on Sept 30. Temperatures may reach 38°C on Monday as winds strengthen. Showers are also forecast for several Sindh districts. The alert comes after heavy rain earlier in September caused flooding. Moist winds from the Arabian Sea are driving conditions, the Met Office says.
AFP reports trolls urged users to jam India-US flight bookings. The push followed Trump’s announcement of a $100,000 H-1B fee. A software engineer described higher costs and repeated site crashes. The White House said the fee wouldn’t hit current H-1B holders. Experts say the tactic shows how online extremism drives coordinated disruption.
India opted to field after winning the toss in the Asia Cup T20 final. It is the first Asia Cup final between Pakistan and India in over four decades. Pakistan’s XI includes Salman Agha as captain; India is led by Suryakumar Yadav. India holds a dominant 12–3 T20I head-to-head over Pakistan. Form favors India, which entered the final on an eight-game winning run.
Social media buzzed after Pakistan sealed a final vs India. Fans praised disciplined bowling and urged a repeat in the decider. Cricketers weighed in—messages ranged from belief to banter. Excitement builds for the first Pakistan-India Asia Cup final. Supporters want intensity, fielding and new-ball pressure to continue.
Quake felt across Islamabad and parts of KP on Friday. Preliminary data put the epicentre near Nowshera at moderate depth. Shaking was light to moderate; residents briefly evacuated buildings. Authorities reported no immediate casualties or major damage. Rescue teams stayed on alert as assessments continued.
PM Shehbaz and COAS Asim Munir met US President Trump at the White House. Talks covered South Asia stability, Gaza crisis, and counter-terrorism. Islamabad invited US investment across agriculture, IT, mining and energy. Shehbaz thanked Washington for a recent tariff arrangement and invited Trump to Pakistan. Officials signaled more engagements to deepen security and economic cooperation.
Coach Hesson says Pakistan fully merit a place in the final. Team urged to ignore noise around ICC proceedings and focus on cricket. Bangladesh win showcased resilience after early batting collapse. Game plan vs India: adapt quickly and sustain pressure throughout. Emphasis on execution over style for the title match.
Agha says Pakistan are “good enough” to beat any side. Bangladesh were held to 124/9 as Pakistan defended 135/8. Captain lauds Afridi and Haris Rauf for incisive opening spells. Fielding improvements and new-ball discipline seen as keys vs India. Team targets a sharper display in Sunday’s final.
At the UNSC, Ishaq Dar called Gaza a ‘graveyard for humanity’ and urged urgent action. Pakistan demanded an immediate, lasting ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access. He sought the lifting of the blockade and accountability for rights violations. Islamabad reaffirmed support for a two-state solution on 1967 borders. Pakistan pledged continued advocacy with the OIC and international partners.
PM Shehbaz will meet President Trump at the White House to discuss Gaza peace. The trip follows talks among Muslim leaders on the UNGA sidelines in New York. Islamabad backs efforts centred on civilian protection and expanded aid access. Pakistan sees coordination with Arab partners as key to a durable truce. Agenda details will be refined after the Washington meeting.
PM Shehbaz urged the IMF to consider flood-related losses in its next review. He cited progress on IMF targets but said disasters have strained recovery. Kristalina Georgieva stressed the need for robust damage assessments. The PM also briefed the World Bank chief on Pakistan’s reform agenda.
Pakistan will vaccinate children up to 15 years as part of a new strategy. Phase one starts in Karachi, Lahore and Quetta from November. Move follows persistent virus detection in urban wastewater samples. Authorities adjust campaign length and staffing as funding tightens.
