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Lahore, 30 September, 2026 (Nosheen): The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee on Human Rights and Minority Affairs has unanimously approved the Christian Marriage Bill 2026, proposing a new legal framework for Christian marriages in Punjab. The bill seeks to replace the Christian Marriage Act 1872 and set the minimum marriage age at 18 for both men and women. Under the proposed legislation, both parties to a marriage would be required to be Christian, while formal procedures including written notice and publication would also be introduced. The bill further proposes mandatory registration of Christian marriages with Union Councils and NADRA and allows marriages to be solemnised in all registered churches by authorised pastors, clergy or government-appointed marriage registrars. At least t...

Swat, 30 September, 2026 (Ghufran): Protesters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Malakand Division have announced the second phase of their protest movement against taxes, including a possible closure of the Swat Motorway from September 7. According to sources, residents protesting against taxes took to the streets in Swat and announced that no utility bills would be paid during the second phase of their campaign. The protesters said the demonstrations would continue until their demands are accepted and warned that the Swat Motorway could also be closed as part of the next phase of the protest.

 Islamabad, 30 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addressed a ceremony in Islamabad to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The ceremony was attended by senior government officials, diplomats and other distinguished guests. The Prime Minister highlighted the longstanding friendship and close cooperation between Pakistan and China and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in various fields