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Torrential rain, thunderstorms and strong winds have flooded low-lying areas of Islamabad, damaged vehicles and caused power disruptions, while a concert stage at the Sports Complex collapsed. Heavy rain also affected Haripur, Batkhela and Swabi, with further rainfall forecast in several northern regions until September 17.
The Election Commission of Pakistan has promoted four officers from Grade 19 to Grade 20 while announcing new postings and transfers involving senior and district-level officials. The reshuffle includes key appointments in Elections-II, electoral rolls and provincial election administration in Balochistan and Sindh.
PTI leaders from Punjab have urged the party leadership to postpone the September 27 long march, citing inadequate preparations and insufficient consultation before the protest was announced. Further discussions with Punjab lawmakers and ticket holders are expected as the party decides whether to retain the planned date.
An IMF mission is expected to visit Pakistan in the coming weeks for the fourth review of the Extended Fund Facility, the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility and Article IV consultations. Successful completion of the reviews and subsequent Executive Board approval could unlock about $1.2 billion in additional financing.
Five alleged ISKP militants were killed in a counter-terrorism operation near Peshawar, including a wanted commander accused of masterminding the February suicide bombing at an Islamabad imambargah. Authorities recovered weapons, grenades and an improvised explosive device and said search and legal proceedings were continuing.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the initial draft of Pakistan’s Auto Policy 2026–31 and ordered further changes, with proposed incentives for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and local manufacturing. The draft also restructures hybrid-vehicle duties and is expected to be discussed with the IMF in October before further approval steps.
Pakistan and the Gates Foundation have agreed to expand cooperation in health, human capital, financial inclusion, digital innovation and private-sector development. The talks included maternal and child health, AI-based healthcare solutions, women’s economic participation and improved financing options for SMEs and agriculture.
Pakistan says the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye remains a defensive alliance and that adding new members is not currently being discussed. The clarification comes amid renewed Middle East tensions and Houthi attacks on Saudi territory, with Islamabad reiterating support for regional stability and diplomatic engagement.
An Islamabad court has extended journalist Bilal Ghouri’s physical remand by two days after cybercrime investigators requested six additional days of custody. His defence argued that investigators already possess his phone, laptop and accounts, while the court ordered that he be produced again on September 12.
Ahsan Iqbal has called for wider tax reforms, digitalisation and stronger resource mobilisation to support Pakistan’s plan for a $1 trillion economy by 2035. The government is also seeking to broaden the tax base, increase exports and create more fiscal space for development spending.
Hania Aamir has made her music debut with 'Pablo', a Punjabi rap-influenced track she wrote and composed herself while addressing criticism surrounding her public image. The release also features a surprise spoken appearance by Rakhi Sawant, adding a cross-border pop-culture element to the song.
Pakistan is expanding automated scrutiny of high-value financial activity through a central banking-data framework linked with tax records. Transactions crossing the prescribed Rs100 million threshold will undergo algorithmic cross-matching, with significant discrepancies potentially referred for further compliance proceedings.
