October | Pakistan

Militants in Pakistan suffered their heaviest losses in ten years during the month of October as security forces intensified counter-militancy operations across multiple regions, according to data compiled by an Islamabad-based think tank. This comes after militants were put on the back foot in September, with 69 attacks recorded and a 52 per cent decline compared to the month of August, as per the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). In its latest monthly report issued today, PICSS stated that 355 militants were eliminated in October, while 72 security personnel and 31 civilians, including a peace committee member in Bannu, lost their lives. Another 92 security personnel, 48 civilians and 22 militants were injured across the country, the PICSS Militancy Database showed. While the think tank recorded a 29pc rise in militant attacks from 69 in September to 89 in October, overall human losses in these attacks declined by 19pc. The report highlighted that militants kidnapped 55 people la...

The Sindh Health Department has released its latest report on confirmed dengue cases across the province, revealing that 439 new cases have been reported so far in October, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in 2025 to 1,083. Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral infection transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, remains a recurring health concern in Sindh — particularly during the monsoon season when stagnant water and poor sanitation accelerate its spread. The illness causes high fever and, in severe cases, can lead to life-threatening complications. While the provincial health department puts the total number of dengue cases in Sindh this year at 1,083, figures from Oct 1 to 16 obtained from three major Karachi hospitals and a public sector laboratory with branches in Hyderabad suggested an outbreak-like situation, with the actual number exceeding 12,000 in just six weeks. A statement issued by the Health Department, quoting Sindh Minister for Health and Population Welfare Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, said,...

The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced that the new moon of Jamadi ul awwal, 1447 AH, is expected to be born on October 21 at 17:25 PST.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the registration deadline for the private Hajj scheme until October 22.

Iran Air has announced the launch of its flight operations to Pakistan, beginning with a weekly direct flight between Mashhad and Lahore starting October 29, marking the resumption of air connectivity between the two cities.

Petroleum prices in Pakistan are expected to decrease from October 16, following a downward trend in the international oil market, sources confirmed on Tuesday.

All public and private schools across Punjab will reopen tomorrow according to the official schedule, while Punjab University and the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) have announced that classes on October 14 will be conducted online.

Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced that the first supermoon of the season will be visible across the country on the night of October 7.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to Malaysia from October 5 to 7, the Foreign Office announced in Islamabad.

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on Saturday that it would resume flights to the United Kingdom from October 25, with nonstop flights from Manchester to Islamabad. This comes a day after the Pakistan High Commission in London announced that the national carrier would resume flight operations to the UK this month as PIA received its Foreign Aircraft Operating Permit from the UK Civil Aviation Authority and Third Country Operator approval, but no exact date was given. PIA announced its “historic return” to British skies with a post on X today, which read: “The wait is finally over! Pakistan International Airlines proudly reconnects Manchester and Islamabad, bringing loved ones closer once again.” In yesterday’s announcement, the high commission said flight operations to Manchester would be resumed during the first phase, after which Birmingham and London would follow suit. In July, the UK removed Pakistan from its Air Safety List, allowing Pakistani airlines to apply to operate flights in Bri...

The Lahore High Court has scheduled the hearing of former Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s appeal against his ten-year prison sentence for 7 October.

The first Supermoon of 2025 is set to appear on October 7, offering skywatchers a spectacular celestial display.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday predicted rainfall with strong winds in southeastern parts of Sindh from tonight until October 2.

Pakistan has finalized preparations to launch a state-of-the-art hyperspectral satellite into space this October, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space program.

The federal capital has announced strict measures against motorists driving without valid licenses, with enforcement beginning on October 1.

Pakistan will host South Africa for a series of test, one-day international (ODI) and Twenty-20 international (T20I) matches from October to November, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Saturday. In a press release, the PCB said that Pakistan’s new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship will begin with this visit by the Proteas, with the first test starting on October 12 in Lahore. “The first Test will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium from October 12-16, which will also be the first five-day match at the stadium since its complete renovation earlier this year to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025,” the PCB stated. “The second Test match is scheduled to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 20-24.” According to the press release, this will be the visitors’ first tour to Pakistan since 2021, where they lost a test series 2-0. “At the conclusion of the red-ball matches, both sides will feature in three T20Is from October 28 to November 1, with the first T20I taking place at ...

PESHAWAR - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that the third phase of local government by-elections for vacant seats in various categories of Neighborhood and Village Councils across different districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be held on October 19.

ISLAMABAD - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced on Monday that polling for the by-election in PP-73 Sargodha—vacated following the disqualification of Member of Provincial Assembly Muhammad Ansar Iqbal—will be held on October 5.

ISLAMABAD - By-elections on two National and one provincial assembly constituencies which fell vacant following the disqualification of certain PTI backed legislators will be held on October 05, 2025, according to the election schedule issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Japan in the first week of October on the special invitation of the Japanese government, marking the first trip by a Pakistani premier to Japan in two decades.