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An Islamabad anti-terrorism court has ordered jail authorities to allow Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to meet their lawyers during proceedings in a terrorism-related case. The court also questioned jail authorities over contradictory reports about video-link production and adjourned the case until October 14.
Two Pakistan Army pilots were martyred after a Mushshak training aircraft crashed near Nawan Killi in Quetta due to a technical fault. The military identified the officers as Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun and Captain Abdul Samad, while top civilian leaders expressed grief and condolences.
Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Sohail Afridi and some members of his former cabinet have been taken into preventive custody after emergency and governor’s rule were imposed in the province. Officials said senior PTI leaders and dozens of workers were detained over law and order concerns linked to political mobilisation.
Security forces killed one terrorist during an intelligence-based operation in Bannu district as counterterrorism efforts continue across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The operation follows a rise in attacks on police and security personnel, with officials saying further action will continue against militant networks.
Pakistan plans to raise more than $1 billion by advancing five to six privatisation deals this fiscal year, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The push is tied to broader economic reforms, IMF commitments and efforts to reduce the fiscal pressure of loss-making state-owned entities.
Police in Swabi stopped a planned meeting by former KP chief minister Sohail Afridi after governor’s rule and emergency measures took effect in the province. Raids, patrols and deployments were reported around Shewa Adda, Karnal Sher Khan Chowk and the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway to prevent party workers from gathering.
Peshawar saw major road closures, container blockades, mobile service disruption and heavy police deployment after governor’s rule and emergency measures were imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The restrictions disrupted transport, public movement and daily life across several key parts of the city.
Jamaat-i-Islami has demanded an independent review of the top 100 MDCAT candidates’ results and a transparent investigation into complaints from law students at the University of Karachi. The party says students’ concerns must be addressed through impartial scrutiny to protect trust in the examination system.
A Pakistani resident was killed and 11 others were wounded after a fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh’s international airport. The attack disrupted airport operations and raised concerns for Pakistani workers, travellers and pilgrims using Saudi Arabia as a major regional hub.
Pakistan’s main business representative body has opposed Rs268 billion in additional power tariff burden sought by distribution companies through prior-year adjustments. It has urged the regulator to reject disputed, inflated and poorly documented claims before they are passed on to consumers.
Pakistan’s textile exporters have warned that goods exports may decline sharply from October to December because of weak demand, higher freight costs and rising production expenses. The industry is seeking temporary tax relief support, faster refund clearance and financing reforms to protect market share.
The federal government has imposed emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and placed the province under governor’s rule after presidential approval. The move covers multiple districts facing security pressure and includes the deployment of army troops to assist civil authorities.
