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At least 17 children and a female teacher were killed, while over 30 others were injured after the roof of a private school collapsed in Pakistan's Peshawar. Rescue teams are continuing operations amid fears that more people may be trapped under the rubble.
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Seven Indian Pittas were rescued in Hyderabad over 10 days after colliding with glass facades of high-rise buildings. Five died and two are recovering. Wildlife activists say many such incidents go unreported and call for patterns on glass to prevent collisions.
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India has warned Pakistan that nuclear threats will not deter its response to terrorism. Speaking at the UN, Anmol Sher Bedi defended Operation Sindoor, criticised Pakistan's alleged use of terrorism to trigger crises and raised concerns over nuclear proliferation.
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Pakistan-made cosmetics, including skin-whitening creams and soaps, are allegedly being sold in Hyderabad despite lacking mandatory approvals. Task Force officials and CDSCO recently seized products worth around Rs 7 lakh, while police are investigating a wider distribution network.
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India rejected Pakistan’s allegations over an October 2 incident in Punjab’s Ferozepur sector, saying three infiltrators crossed the International Border despite warnings and posed a security threat. New Delhi accused Pakistan of facilitating cross-border infiltration, drug smuggling and armed narcotics networks
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The Hyderabad Task Force, in coordination with CDSCO, raided three shops in Rajendranagar and seized unauthorised cosmetic products suspected to have been imported from Pakistan, valued at around Rs 7 lakh. The action followed information about their illegal sale and distribution.
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India exercised its right of reply at the UN General Assembly after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks, with Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot criticising Pakistan's military influence, terrorism record and statements on Kashmir and religious intolerance.
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Pakistani security forces reportedly killed several Afghan Taliban fighters during a border clash in Balochistan after alleged attempts to enter Pakistani territory. The escalation followed Pakistan’s air and drone strikes on Afghanistan, which Kabul said killed four civilians
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declined to answer reporters’ questions at the UN over Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed and allegations of terrorism links. The episode followed India’s criticism of Pakistan at the UN over cross-border terrorism and governance issues
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of UNGA, pledging stronger bilateral cooperation with both countries. Discussions covered trade, investment, connectivity, regional developments, de-escalation, diplomacy and regional peace efforts
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Iran is increasingly relying on land routes through Turkiye and Pakistan as a US naval blockade disrupts maritime trade. Truck queues at border crossings have surged, causing prolonged delays, reduced driver incomes and supply challenges, while officials seek infrastructure and operational measures
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The Balochistan Liberation Front and Baloch Republican Guards claimed responsibility for multiple attacks targeting Pakistani military and police forces and infrastructure across Balochistan between September 13 and 20. The groups claimed casualties among security personnel and damage to communications and other facilities
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The Ministry of External Affairs said Pakistan must take credible action against cross-border terrorism before the international community believes its commitments. The remarks came after Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir said the armed forces were determined to defeat terrorism
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India’s women’s table tennis team defeated Pakistan 3-0 to top Group F and qualify for the Asian Games quarterfinals with three wins from three. The men’s team beat Indonesia but lost to Iran and will face Pakistan in their final group match
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Pakistan and China have operationalised a joint commission to manage their common border, focusing on security and trade connectivity. India rejected the mechanism, saying it has no legal basis to decide arrangements involving Indian territory under illegal occupation, including Shaksgam Valley
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India told the UN Security Council that key 9/11 plotters were found in settled communities in Pakistan, not remote hideouts, and alleged that a similar permissive environment continues to support terror groups including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
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Joe Root credited Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes for laying the foundation for England’s success after the hosts completed a 3-0 Test series sweep of Pakistan. Root also praised stand-in coach Marcus Trescothick and hailed the team’s ability to handle pressure
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England strengthened their position in the World Test Championship standings after completing a 3-0 series sweep of Pakistan at Edgbaston. Their PCT rose to 38.54 per cent, while Pakistan slipped further to 14.81 per cent
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Five ISKP militants, including key commander Imran alias Abdullah, were killed in a CTD operation at Shamshatu refugee camp near Peshawar. Imran was wanted in 20 terrorism cases involving bomb blasts, target killings and other attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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At least four people, including children, were killed and several injured after Frontier Corps personnel allegedly shelled homes in Balochistan’s Mastung district. The incident triggered an indefinite protest, while recent drone strikes and reports of disappearances heightened concerns over civilian safety