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Archival photograph · 4 April 2017 · M-2 motorway, PakistanPakistan cuts petrol and diesel prices from September 29
Petrol falls by Rs2.27 to Rs389.03 and high-speed diesel by Rs3.56 to Rs404.97 from 29 September 2026, under the daily petroleum pricing mechanism.
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Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSix terrorists killed in K-P, Balochistan operations, outlets report
On 29 September 2026, security forces said six militants died in separate intelligence-based operations in KP and Balochistan; another outlet counted seven.
Pakistan / Entertainment & CulturePakistan reach Asian Games hockey semi-final to set up India clash
Pakistan beat Oman 7-2 in their final Pool B match on 28 September to reach the Asian Games men's hockey semi-finals, where they will face India on 1 October.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceFederal ministers press governor's rule case in KP with police white paper
Federal ministers said on 28 September that conditions for governor's rule in KP were met, releasing a white paper on the province's counterterror record.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPakistan asks Huawei to set up R&D centre, citing GSC as proof of ICT exports push
IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja told Huawei Pakistan on 28 September to consider an R&D centre in Pakistan, highlighting the GSC as a model of exports without shipping containers.
International — World / International — WorldSpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time, then returns early
SpaceX's Starship reached orbit for the first time on 28 September 2026 and deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites before returning early to a Pacific splashdown.
International — Region / International — RegionSCO national coordinators begin three-day meeting in Islamabad under Pakistan's chairmanship
The first SCO Council of National Coordinators meeting under Pakistan's 2026-27 chairmanship opens in Islamabad on 28 September, setting up the 2027 summit.
International — Region / International — RegionSaudi FM tells UN that Gulf security is inseparable from global stability
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan told the UN General Assembly on 26 September Gulf security is inseparable from global stability, backing Pakistani de-escalation.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePML-N's Malik Munir Iqbal Channar wins NA-168 Bahawalpur by-election
PML-N candidate Malik Munir Iqbal Channar won the NA-168 Bahawalpur by-election with 79,306 votes, retaining the seat for the ruling party after his father's death.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan rejects Afghan claims of role in Nuristan clashes
Pakistan's Ministry of Information dismissed Afghan allegations that Pakistani forces aided Daesh-linked fighters in Nuristan's Kamdesh district as frivolous and baseless.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceIMF opens formal talks with Pakistan on fourth review of $7bn programme
Formal IMF-Pakistan policy talks begin in Islamabad on 28 September for the fourth EFF review and third RSF review, with about $1.2bn in disbursements riding on the outcome.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPakistan's first astronaut nears selection as Tiangong training advances
Two Pakistani pilots are training in Beijing for a roughly week-long Tiangong mission, with Suparco expecting to choose which one will fly in mid-to-late October.