Government of Pakistan

Pakistani authorities have directed hospitals to clear bed space in anticipation of a 'mass casualty incident', according to reports. The directive comes amid political tensions, including the detention of sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan and planned protests. The move suggests the government is bracing for large-scale unrest or violent clashes linked to the political standoff.

Dozens of political and civil society activists have issued a joint call urging international recognition of the "Hazara Genocide," referring to the persecution and killings of the Hazara community in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The activists argue that formal recognition by governments and international bodies is a necessary step toward justice, accountability and protection for the Hazara minority, who have long faced targeted violence.

Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir, hosting Geo News talk show Capital Talk, claims to reveal what caused the deadlock in negotiations between the government and opposition party PTI on September 25. The episode is drawing wide attention in Pakistan, where talks between the ruling coalition and Imran Khan's party remain a major political story.

A panel discussion examines how Pakistan is coping with repeated bombings and what the attacks mean for the country's security. The debate focuses on the government's ability to prevent militant violence, the state of counterterrorism efforts, and the pressures these recurrent attacks place on security forces and civilians across Pakistan.