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Pakistan told the UN Security Council it supports UN-led efforts to end the Ukraine war. Tariq Fatemi urged restraint, saying force cannot deliver a sustainable settlement. He highlighted humanitarian costs and global food-energy disruptions. Islamabad backs initiatives grounded in the UN Charter and international law. Pakistan signalled readiness to assist credible diplomatic moves toward peace.
Pakistan is closing a Rs1.275tr bank facility to retire legacy power-sector debt. Repayments will be funded by the existing Rs3.23/unit surcharge on electricity bills. Banks will lend at roughly KIBOR–0.90, payable over six years in 24 quarters. Funds will clear liabilities of PHL and IPPs to ease sector liquidity. Officials say circular debt should drop sharply if reforms hold; no new levy planned. The loan is extended to CPPA-G without a sovereign guarantee, backed by receivables.
IMF’s review mission begins a two-week visit to assess programme performance. Technical talks precede policy meetings led by Finance Minister Aurangzeb. Climate financing and RSF progress will be part of the agenda. Pakistan aims to secure a $1bn tranche without resorting to a mini-budget.
CII declares bank withholding tax on withdrawals/transfers un-Islamic. Silver must remain part of Diyat benchmarks alongside gold and camels. Guidance urges avoiding pork-based insulin where halal options exist. Council flags reservations over a recent Supreme Court ruling on iddat.
Ishaq Dar urged the OIC to demand an immediate, permanent Gaza ceasefire. He called for safe aid corridors, support to UNRWA and an end to displacement. Pakistan pledged to advance peace as a UNSC member in 2025–26. Dar’s plan stresses accountability, ICJ compliance and a 1967-borders state. He warned that West Bank violence and settlements threaten a two-state solution.
Three carriages of the Jaffar Express derailed near Mastung after an explosion. Officials say one coach overturned and two came off the track. Rescue teams rushed from Quetta and began moving the injured to hospitals. Railway authorities launched an inquiry into the blast and damage. Security was stepped up along the affected stretch of track.
CM Sarfraz Bugti retracted earlier claims about the Ziarat AC’s ‘martyrdom’. He said a forensic review of the photo disproved the killing report. The officer and his son were abducted nearly a month ago. Bugti pledged continued efforts for their safe recovery. He vowed action against those behind abductions and violence.
Rawalpindi ATC refused Imran Khan’s bid to pause the GHQ case. A request for CCTV footage of a prior hearing was also rejected. The court said proceedings cannot be stopped on the arguments raised. Prosecutors accused the defence of wasting time; the defence cited fair-trial rights. Hearing was adjourned to Sept 27 after 41 witness statements on record.
PM Shehbaz is leading Pakistan’s delegation to the 80th UNGA in New York. He will join a Trump-convened meeting with leaders from key Muslim states. Gaza, Kashmir and global issues such as climate and Islamophobia are on the agenda. Pakistan welcomed fresh recognitions of Palestine and urged more countries to follow. Bilateral meetings with world leaders and IFIs are also lined up.
SC will hear challenges to the 26th Amendment on Oct 7. Justice Aminuddin Khan leads an eight-member larger bench. Petitions raise issues of judicial independence and constitutional scope. Further case-management directions are expected at the first sitting.
Shaza Fatima says 5G services will launch within months, starting in seven cities. Govt plans more reliable connectivity via fiberisation and extra cable capacity. Pakistan’s AI policy moves to implementation with large-scale youth training. PTA’s cautions on 5G readiness persist, but the government vows to address gaps.
Pakistan chose to bowl first in a high-stakes Super Four clash. No changes for Pakistan; Sri Lanka made two adjustments. Multiple qualification scenarios hinge on net run rate. India’s earlier win over Pakistan has tightened the race for the final.
