https://www.theinduscompass.com/ The Indus Compass is an independent news publication covering Pakistan, world affairs, business, sport, technology, health, entertainment, life & style and opinion. en https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/switzerland-neutrality-referendum-vote/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/switzerland-neutrality-referendum-vote/ Swiss voters decided whether to enshrine strict 'armed and perpetual' neutrality and ban sanctions not backed by the UN. Polls pointed to a clear rejection. World Bilal Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:44:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/sport/tigst-assefa-berlin-marathon-world-record-miss/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/sport/tigst-assefa-berlin-marathon-world-record-miss/ Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa ran 2:11:04 in Berlin, the third-fastest women's marathon ever, after injury in the final kilometres ended her world record bid. Sport Afaq Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:42:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/raf-fairford-major-incident-five-arrested-terrorism/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/raf-fairford-major-incident-five-arrested-terrorism/ UK counter-terrorism police are investigating an overnight incident near RAF Fairford, the base used by US bombers for strikes on Iranian missile sites. World Bilal Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/smotrich-west-bank-war-annexation-gaza-lebanon/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/smotrich-west-bank-war-annexation-gaza-lebanon/ Israel's far-right finance minister urged war against the Palestinian Authority and annexing Gaza up to the 'yellow line' and Lebanon up to the Litani River. World Bilal Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:38:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/business/pia-aircraft-no-government-financing-sovereign-guarantee/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/business/pia-aircraft-no-government-financing-sovereign-guarantee/ Khurram Schehzad said the state is neither buying aircraft for the privatised PIA nor guaranteeing loans, after claims linked to talks with the US Exim Bank. Business Javed Farooqi Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:36:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/suozzi-pakistan-caucus-terrorism-kartarpur-muhammad-mehdi/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/suozzi-pakistan-caucus-terrorism-kartarpur-muhammad-mehdi/ The Pakistan Caucus chair urged US intelligence sharing and arms sales to Pakistan, an arbitration board for investors and Kartarpur as a bridge to India. World Javed Farooqi Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/na-168-bahawalpur-by-election-polling-ends/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/na-168-bahawalpur-by-election-polling-ends/ Voting closed largely peacefully in NA-168 Bahawalpur, where PML-N's Malik Munir Iqbal Channar faced independent Wali Dad Cheema for a seat left vacant in August. Pakistan Javed Farooqi Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:55:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/sport/asian-games-pakistan-volleyball-beat-kazakhstan-noor-ashab-playoff/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/sport/asian-games-pakistan-volleyball-beat-kazakhstan-noor-ashab-playoff/ Murad Khan scored 21 points as Pakistan beat Kazakhstan in their volleyball opener, while Noor Zaman won the all-Pakistan squash playoff in Nagoya. Sport Afaq Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:50:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/karachi-dumlottee-dha-waterline-38km/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/karachi-dumlottee-dha-waterline-38km/ Work on a 38km waterline from Dumlottee to DHA begins next week, Mayor Murtaza Wahab says, adding 10 million gallons a day for Karachi residents. Pakistan Javed Farooqi Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/jinnah-peoples-train-quetta-balochistan-mass-transit/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/jinnah-peoples-train-quetta-balochistan-mass-transit/ Balochistan's first mass transit service will run on an upgraded 32km track from Kuchlak to Sariab, finished in 120 days at a cost of Rs3 billion, with seven stations. Pakistan Javed Farooqi Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/pakistan-rejects-afghan-taliban-nuristan-claims/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/pakistan-rejects-afghan-taliban-nuristan-claims/ The information ministry dismissed Kabul's claim that Pakistan-backed men were behind clashes in Nuristan, saying not a shred of evidence had been produced. World Bilal Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/diamer-bhasha-dam-construction-milestone-pozzolan/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/diamer-bhasha-dam-construction-milestone-pozzolan/ Pozzolan extraction from Gini has begun for the Diamer-Bhasha Dam's main structure, opening the way for concrete work on Pakistan's mega project. Pakistan Javed Farooqi Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/punjab-suthra-punjab-sanitation-fee-excise-agreement/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/punjab-suthra-punjab-sanitation-fee-excise-agreement/ Punjab will charge a uniform monthly sanitation fee in urban areas, billed with property tax by the excise department under a Suthra Punjab deal. Pakistan Javed Farooqi Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:45:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/punjab-safe-city-surveillance-expansion-98-tehsils/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/punjab-safe-city-surveillance-expansion-98-tehsils/ Punjab will extend AI-assisted Safe City surveillance to 98 tehsils with 10,000 new cameras, after officials credited it with a 70pc fall in serious crime. Pakistan Javed Farooqi Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/pakistan-navy-hangor-submarine-first-live-firing/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/pakistan-navy-hangor-submarine-first-live-firing/ PNS Hangor, the first of eight Hangor-class submarines built with China, fired an anti-ship cruise missile at a long-range target in the Arabian Sea, ISPR said. Pakistan Bilal Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/balochistan-operation-shaban-71-terrorists-killed-ispr/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/balochistan-operation-shaban-71-terrorists-killed-ispr/ Security forces killed more than 71 terrorists in Shaban, Noshki and Mand over four days, ISPR said, as the clearance operation near Quetta continues. Pakistan Javed Farooqi Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:45:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/india-theatre-command-capability-gaps/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/india-theatre-command-capability-gaps/ India's rushed theatre command reform collides with an air force down to 29 squadrons against 42 sanctioned, plus army and navy shortfalls. World Bilal Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/ciss-workshop-india-strategy-south-asia-stability/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/ciss-workshop-india-strategy-south-asia-stability/ At a CISS workshop in Gilgit, a senior SPD official said India's Hindutva-driven strategic behaviour threatens stability in South Asia. World Bilal Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/pope-leo-unesco-un-crisis-effectiveness-charade/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/pope-leo-unesco-un-crisis-effectiveness-charade/ Speaking at Unesco in Paris, Pope Leo said the UN faces a crisis of effectiveness and criticised leaders who use the law only when it suits them. World Bilal Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/sco-national-coordinators-islamabad-pakistan-chairmanship/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/sco-national-coordinators-islamabad-pakistan-chairmanship/ SCO national coordinators meet in Islamabad from September 28 to 30 to plan the programme of Pakistan's chairmanship, ahead of the heads of state summit in August 2027. World Bilal Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/pm-shehbaz-unga-address-hormuz-makkah-alliance-indus-waters/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/pm-shehbaz-unga-address-hormuz-makkah-alliance-indus-waters/ In his UN General Assembly address, PM Shehbaz Sharif urged that Hormuz stay open, defended the Makkah defence pact and said blocking Indus waters would be an act of war. World Bilal Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/opinion/editorial-why-the-un-still-matters-pakistan/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/opinion/editorial-why-the-un-still-matters-pakistan/ The UN faces a crisis of effectiveness, but this week in New York showed why Pakistan still needs it. The answer is to strengthen it, not walk away. Opinion The Indus Compass Editorial Board Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/life-style/parishae-adnan-nyfw-flying-solo-second-skin/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/life-style/parishae-adnan-nyfw-flying-solo-second-skin/ Designer Parishae Adnan's sustainable collection Second Skin closed Flying Solo's show at New York Fashion Week, a milestone for Pakistani fashion on a global runway. Life & Style Ammar Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/technology/china-respects-trump-super-intelligence-rename/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/technology/china-respects-trump-super-intelligence-rename/ Beijing responded diplomatically to the White House switch to 'super intelligence', as the two powers agreed a channel for AI incidents. Technology Afaq Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/entertainment/sarmad-khoosat-lali-tasveer-film-festival-seattle/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/entertainment/sarmad-khoosat-lali-tasveer-film-festival-seattle/ After Berlin, Washington and London, Sarmad Khoosat's Lali will open the Tasveer Film Festival in Seattle on October 15, alongside six other Pakistani films. Entertainment Ammar Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/sport/asian-games-noor-ashab-squash-bronze-hockey-malaysia/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/sport/asian-games-noor-ashab-squash-bronze-hockey-malaysia/ Noor Zaman and Ashab Irfan won bronze after semi-final defeats in Nagoya, while Pakistan's hockey team lost 5-4 to Malaysia despite four goals from Sufyan Khan. Sport Afaq Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/china-giant-pandas-atlanta-after-trump-xi-summit/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/china-giant-pandas-atlanta-after-trump-xi-summit/ Ping Ping and Fu Shuang left Chengdu on a chartered flight for Zoo Atlanta, where they will spend 10 years, a gesture of goodwill after a summit short on breakthroughs. World Bilal Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/business/pakistan-gulf-trade-deficit-widens/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/business/pakistan-gulf-trade-deficit-widens/ The trade gap with Gulf partners grew 2.6pc to $3.45bn in July–August as imports from Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia surged while several export markets shrank. Business Javed Farooqi Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/sport/pakistan-thailand-fifa-asean-cup-4-0-defeat/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/sport/pakistan-thailand-fifa-asean-cup-4-0-defeat/ Pakistan held firm for half an hour in Bandung before Thailand pulled away, with Teerasak Poeiphimai scoring twice. Pakistan face the Philippines next on September 29. Sport Afaq Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/business/september-inflation-forecast-oil-prices-gulf-war/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/business/september-inflation-forecast-oil-prices-gulf-war/ Analysts expect consumer inflation of 10.25–10.75pc in September, down from 11.1pc in August, but warn the Gulf conflict and fuel prices could push it higher. Business Javed Farooqi Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/diaspora/agent-jailed-92-nurses-saudi-arabia-fake-certificates/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/diaspora/agent-jailed-92-nurses-saudi-arabia-fake-certificates/ A Rawalpindi court jailed the agent and ordered Rs100,000 compensation for each of 92 nurses deported from Saudi Arabia over fake certificates. Diaspora Afaq Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:20:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/pakistan-unga-reply-india-terrorism-indus-waters/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/pakistan-unga-reply-india-terrorism-indus-waters/ In its right of reply at the UN General Assembly, Pakistan accused India of sponsoring terrorism and 'weaponising water', and restated its Kashmir stance. World Bilal Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/riyadh-military-chiefs-makkah-pact-next-steps/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/riyadh-military-chiefs-makkah-pact-next-steps/ Pakistan, Saudi and Turkish military chiefs pledged to 'immediately' put the Makkah defence pact into practice. What that means, and what it does not. World Bilal Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/di-khan-suicide-blast-aman-mela-checkpost/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/di-khan-suicide-blast-aman-mela-checkpost/ An explosives-laden tractor trolley hit the Aman Mela checkpost in Darazinda, killing 12 civilians and a customs official, before gunmen attacked an ambulance. Pakistan Javed Farooqi Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/health/mian-channu-dialysis-patients-hiv-positive/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/health/mian-channu-dialysis-patients-hiv-positive/ The patients, three of them women, were referred to Nishtar Hospital Multan. The cases follow earlier HIV outbreaks linked to healthcare settings in south Punjab. Health Ammar Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/sport/babar-azam-domestic-return-arshad-iqbal-five-wickets/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/sport/babar-azam-domestic-return-arshad-iqbal-five-wickets/ Babar Azam's first first-class innings in nearly seven years ended early, while Abdullah Fazal hit the second-fastest domestic triple century. Sport Afaq Javed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/sport/pakistan-thailand-fifa-asean-cup-opener/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/sport/pakistan-thailand-fifa-asean-cup-opener/ Nolberto Solano's Pakistan, ranked 198th, open their FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign against 94th-ranked Thailand, fresh from a title win in the Maldives. Sport Afaq Javed Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:20:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/technology/pope-leo-france-visit-ai-paradise-of-machines/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/technology/pope-leo-france-visit-ai-paradise-of-machines/ On the first papal visit to France in 18 years, Pope Leo XIV called for ethical education in the age of AI and warned against profit-driven science. Technology Afaq Javed Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:10:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/business/fbr-national-faceless-centre-tax-audits/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/business/fbr-national-faceless-centre-tax-audits/ The FBR's new faceless centre will pick tax audits by computer and split every case between three anonymous officers to curb discretion. Business Javed Farooqi Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/business/pm-shehbaz-economy-stable-us-business-delegation/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/business/pm-shehbaz-economy-stable-us-business-delegation/ In New York, PM Shehbaz Sharif told US business leaders the economy has stabilised and pitched agriculture, mining, IT and privatisation to investors. Business Javed Farooqi Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:45:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/pti-postpones-islamabad-long-march-october-4/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/pakistan/pti-postpones-islamabad-long-march-october-4/ The PTI has moved its Islamabad march to October 4 as Rangers deploy in the capital and the federal government steps up attacks on the KP administration. Pakistan Javed Farooqi Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/makkah-defence-alliance-military-chiefs-meeting/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/makkah-defence-alliance-military-chiefs-meeting/ Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's foreign ministers met in New York and agreed to convene their military chiefs after Houthi missile attacks. World Bilal Javed Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:15:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/trump-xi-white-house-summit-taiwan/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/trump-xi-white-house-summit-taiwan/ Trump and Xi ended a lavish White House summit promising cooperation on AI and trade, while Beijing pressed Washington to change its language on Taiwan. World Bilal Javed Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/netanyahu-unga-walkout-new-york-protests/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/world/netanyahu-unga-walkout-new-york-protests/ Dozens of delegations walked out as Israel's prime minister began his UN speech, while more than 100 protesters were detained across Manhattan. World Bilal Javed Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/sport/asian-games-squash-noor-zaman-ashab-irfan-semi-finals/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/sport/asian-games-squash-noor-zaman-ashab-irfan-semi-finals/ Noor Zaman and Ashab Irfan reached the Asian Games squash semi-finals in Nagoya, the first time since 2002 two Pakistanis have made the last four. Sport Bilal Javed Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/technology/pakistan-unsc-ai-arms-race-dar/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/technology/pakistan-unsc-ai-arms-race-dar/ At a UN Security Council briefing on AI, Ishaq Dar called for human control, military guardrails and inclusive global governance of the technology. Technology Afaq Javed Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.theinduscompass.com/health/ihc-doctors-working-hours-pmdc/ https://www.theinduscompass.com/health/ihc-doctors-working-hours-pmdc/ The court asked the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council to recommend limits on doctors' working hours, as evidence showed fatigue can impair doctors as much as alcohol. Health Ammar Javed Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT