Major developments in Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, and the wider region.
Imran Khan’s PTI has postponed its planned march from Peshawar to Islamabad from September 27 to October 4, according to Reuters, though a party spokesperson said it could still begin earlier.
Pakistani airstrikes hit Afghanistan’s Kunar and Paktika provinces early Monday, killing at least three civilians and wounding several more, Afghan officials said; the Taliban vowed an “appropriate response” while Pakistan linked the operation to militant sanctuaries. India condemned the strikes.
Diesel climbed 17.4% as the government moved to contain state losses, adding pressure on transport, households and export industries.
Lahore authorities ordered Aleema Khan held for 30 days as PTI prepares a September 27 march demanding the former prime minister’s release.
