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The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) extended the term of the Sindh High Court’s constitutional benches for one year during a meeting on 13 October. Commission members renominated every existing judge of the benches following a majority vote of 14 to 1.

In Islamabad, officials convened at the Supreme Court Building Conference Room to conduct the proceedings. Capt. (Retd.) Muhammad Safdar Awan filed a formal complaint against Ahsan Bhoon seeking an inquiry into his professional credentials.

The petition requested the verification of Ahsan Bhoon’s bar enrolment, educational qualifications, and other professional records. Authorities referred the complaint to the Secretary of the Pakistan Bar Council for official comments.

The Returning Officer verified Ahsan Bhoon’s degree in 2021 and again in 2026. The University of the Punjab confirmed that the degree was genuine on both occasions.

Mohammad Ishaq Dar urged all political parties to collaborate in the fight against terrorism during a Senate session on 13 October. Dar stated that both federal and provincial governments share the duty of ensuring stability and security across the country.

The Constitution provides a specific mechanism for obtaining parliamentary approval on emergency measures. More than 3,000 terrorist attacks occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the tenure of Sohail Afridi.

An extra one per cent share was allocated to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. Pakistan faced a potential default in 2022.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) did not condemn the attack on the Jaffar Express.

Health officials in Rawalpindi confirmed 55 dengue cases and admitted five patients into specialised hospital wards. Medical teams have screened 5,532 people so far, identifying 5,091 suspected cases of the virus.

No deaths related to dengue have been recorded in the district to date. Law enforcement and health authorities registered 2,798 first information reports (FIRs) following violations of safety protocols.

Authorities sealed 686 premises and issued 2,331 legal challans to those failing to comply with regulations. A total of Rs. 3,156,000.0 in fines was imposed on individuals and entities violating standard operating procedures.

Surveillance teams consisting of 1,400 personnel inspected both indoor and outdoor sites to monitor the spread. Inspection efforts covered 5.48 million houses and 1.89 million outdoor locations across the region.

Workers destroyed larvae at 222,792 positive spots identified during the drive.

Mohsin Naqvi hosted a reception in Islamabad on 13 October to honour Magnus Brunner, the European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration. Diplomats from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, and Sweden attended the gathering.

Representatives from the European Union also participated in the event alongside Chaudhry Salik Hussain and Talal Chaudhry. Brunner praised the natural scenery and beauty of Islamabad during his visit.

The European Commissioner and the accompanying diplomats thanked Naqvi for his hospitality.

The Federal Breast Cancer Screening Centre at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hosted an awareness seminar on 13 October. Natalie A. Baker spoke at the event, highlighting that early detection and public awareness are vital for preventing breast cancer from becoming fatal.

Baker noted that the disease remains a grave global health issue, specifically impacting young women across Pakistan. Patients diagnosed with the condition need comprehensive mental, physical, and psychological backing from their friends, families, and local communities in addition to clinical treatment.

Timely medical consultations and active awareness campaigns can significantly improve survival rates and save lives. Additional speakers at the seminar advocated for a unified effort to eliminate the social stigma surrounding breast cancer.