Political Tensions: The federal government is weighing emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid security concerns and a PTI march toward Islamabad. Parliament is due to meet on October 13; Bilawal Bhutto says emergency rule should be a last resort. Section 144 has also been imposed in the capital, banning public gatherings. Regional Security: Pakistan says it has substantial forces in Saudi Arabia but they are not involved in operations against Yemen’s Houthis. Islamabad condemned the Houthi attacks as flight delays and cancellations disrupted travel across Pakistan. China and Pakistan will hold their first joint army training exercise later this month. Economy: Pakistan reached a staff-level deal with the IMF for a $1.2 billion payout. September remittances totalled $3.59 billion, up 12.7% year-on-year, while first-quarter inflows rose 14%. Travel and Services: PM Shehbaz has ordered smart baggage scanners at all international airports and better staff training to improve passenger services. Public Safety: Islamabad police are investigating the death of student Laiba after her family alleged a consultant took millions of rupees over a fake US university admission and scholarship. Cricket: Sahibzada Farhan’s 89 and Maaz Sadaqat’s half-century powered Pakistan to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first T20I.