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Counter-terrorism, the borders, policing and law and order, from the Line of Control to the coast.

Balochistan minister warns Afghanistan defeat awaits in war
The provincial minister said Pakistan would not compromise on its sovereignty and urged Afghanistan to abandon a misguided belief about its own power.
LHC orders uniform legible font for FIRs across Punjab
Chief Justice Aalia Neelum said the documents could not be read even with glasses and directed police to submit a report by September 29.

IHC questions FIA's legal authority to offload travellers
Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas told FIA officials that an SOP is not a law and asked them to cite the legal provisions allowing passengers to be stopped.

Sargodha constable martyred in police raid on suspect
Fazal Ahmad, shot in the chest during a raid in Kot Momin, died at DHQ Hospital; his funeral was held at Police Lines Sargodha.
Pakistan Strikes Taliban-Linked Targets in Afghanistan, Reports Say
One outlet says a senior commander linked to the Gul Bahadur group was killed; no official confirmation has been issued.

CTD officer martyred in Peshawar terrorist firefight
A CTD team was fired on during an intelligence-based raid in Garhi Sherdad near Warsak Road; one officer was killed and the injured toll differs between reports.

Gang Selling Officers' Data Abroad Arrested in Rawalpindi
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom also reviewed a Rs172 billion call centre fraud, misuse of fake SIMs, and inappropriate TikTok content.

Dar urges OIC to press Taliban to end terrorism
Deputy PM tells OIC Contact Group at UN General Assembly that concrete, verifiable steps are needed to stop Afghan soil being used against neighbours.

Armed men loot Rs8 million from foreign citizen in Islamabad
Five men, one wearing a police uniform, entered the house and held the victim hostage, UrduPoint reported.
Afghan documents recovered from militants killed in Mastung attack
Express News reports that security sources say the dead included Afghan nationals and that an Afghan intelligence card and identity document were recovered.

Muhammad Mehdi discusses Pakistan's security at Johns Hopkins
The analyst argued that national security depends on economic stability, institutions, rule of law and public trust, not defence alone.

Security tightened across Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of PTI long march
Rawalpindi division deploys 43,000 police, and Balochistan bans public gatherings for 30 days as authorities prepare for the September 27 march.
Pakistan strikes Afghanistan after accusing Kabul of drone attacks
UNAMA confirms deaths and injuries in Kabul as Islamabad accuses Kabul of cross-border drone strikes.

Pakistan will not be coerced by Taliban provocations: Solangi
President's spokesperson Murtaza Solangi says Kabul is gravely mistaken if it believes cross-border provocations can intimidate or distract Pakistan.
Three injured as vehicle overturns on Karakoram Highway
Rescue 1122 shifted the injured to Bisham hospital after the crash brought down 11,000-volt wires.

Commission questions ASP Nida over Mir Raza case
The officer faced questions about meetings with the victim’s fiancée, an audio note sent to an SSP, and whether her involvement compromised the investigation.

Dar urges OIC to keep Afghanistan on regional peace agenda
National Assembly Speaker separately told EU lawmakers that Afghanistan had become a hub of terrorism, according to reports.

Mir Raza probe finds first autopsy officer's motives tainted
A judicial commission in Karachi also questioned ASP Nida Junaid over her presence at key locations and the "mysterious Ambreen".

PM reaffirms commitment to maritime security and environment
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is working to build a competitive maritime sector in line with international standards.
Pakistan imposes prolonged internet blackouts amid Azad Kashmir protests
Menafn and IANS carried an identical syndicated report but did not provide details on affected areas or the duration of the shutdowns.

Punjab CM praises traffic warden for returning cash-filled bag
Sohail Wazir Dogar found the bag during routine patrolling in Lahore’s Timber Market and traced its owner through documents inside.

CTD arrests suspected RAW agent with explosives in Pakpattan
The suspect, Wajid Ali, a resident of Bajaur, was held after a tip-off near New Ghala Mandi, according to CTD officials cited by Dawn.

No Orders Yet to Suspend Internet in Rawalpindi, Attock: PTA
Punjab's Home Department has sought suspension of mobile data services on 27 September, but federal authorities have not issued a direction, according to ProPakistani.
Senate committee takes notice of Rawalpindi Christian woman's killing
Panel seeks detailed report from Punjab inspector general and calls for transparent, swift justice, UrduPoint reported.

Karachi police probe mysterious death of 19-year-old woman
The woman, identified as Nazia and married a few months ago, was found dead in her Paposh Nagar home; her body was taken to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
Pakistan reaches drone deal with Trump-backed firm selling to India
Al Jazeera reported the company's cofounder is a former Israeli soldier, and Pakistan does not recognise Israel.
Rights body slams Pakistan over Balochistan eviction order
The order covers parts of Balochistan and has been called collective punishment by the unnamed rights body.

UN Security Council demands justice for Kohat mosque attack
The council called the September 18 suicide bombing that killed at least 24 people 'heinous and cowardly' and urged states to help Pakistan prosecute those behind it.

Retired Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood appointed Makkah defence pact secretary general
He will head the alliance's general secretariat being set up in Riyadh, the Foreign Office said.

Book says ISI office meeting helped foil Iran coup
Ben Macintyre's account of KGB double agent Vladimir Kuzichkin draws on MI6 officers and Rafsanjani's memoirs, BBC Urdu reports.