PTI-Imran Khan Deadlock: PTI says talks with the federal government failed and has launched/accelerated its long march toward Islamabad, demanding access to Imran Khan and a terrorism strategy for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; authorities warn against any “May 9-like” unrest. ECP on LG Polls: The Election Commission says it’s ready for local government elections in Punjab but cites legal and administrative hurdles for Islamabad, KP, Quetta and cantonments. Maritime Rescue: All remaining crew of hijacked tanker MT Honour 25 have been rescued; three were flown to Addis Ababa and expected to return to Karachi around Oct 7, after earlier arrivals of injured crew and bodies. Afghan-Pakistan Tensions: Pakistan and Afghanistan trade accusations after cross-border strikes, with UN-linked reporting raising civilian harm concerns. Fuel Relief: A new petrol relief scheme targets vulnerable two- and three-wheeler users with weekly token-based discounts. Cyber Crackdown: NCCIA raids illegal call centres in Lahore, detaining dozens in overseas fraud probes, while National CERT flags phishing domains impersonating major institutions. Weather Watch: PDMA issues rain/thunderstorm alerts for Punjab (Oct 6–7), urging precautions. Education & Health: PMDC abolishes MDCAT as a requirement for medical/dental studies abroad; Lahore’s Services Hospital faces backlash after a reported multi-year surgery wait. Economy & Trade: Debt Management Office strengthened under IMF-linked reforms; trade deficit concerns grow as imports rise. International: UN chief Antonio Guterres is set to visit Pakistan (Oct 6–8).