AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPTI Protest Update: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has postponed its Sept 27 Islamabad long march, with party sources saying the new start date is Oct 4 (later reports also floated Oct 5), as authorities sealed entry points, deployed thousands of security personnel, and kept major roads closed. Security & Border Tensions: Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban traded competing claims after a border clash near Spin Boldak/Chaman, while Pakistan carried out airstrikes on alleged drone sites in Afghanistan, with Kabul warning of “dire consequences.” Regional Defence Pact: Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs are set for urgent talks under the trilateral defence pact as Yemen’s Houthis intensify attacks, with Saudi issuing emergency alerts. Economy & Markets: PSX closed range-bound, up 266 points, amid geopolitical uncertainty; gold jumped to Rs453,036 per tola. Tax & Tech: FBR introduced a 5% tax framework for income from remunerative social media content; Jazz announced Pakistan’s first 15.1 Gbps microwave backhaul link. Sports & Culture: Noor Zaman and Ashab Irfan reached Asian Games squash semis; Pakistan began its FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign vs Thailand. Health: WHO expanded support for childhood cancer medicines to improve access and survival for thousands of Pakistani children.
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