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Pakistan’s military says 18 militants were killed in intelligence‑based operations in Balochistan, while six soldiers, including a captain, embraced martyrdom during a separate clash in Kurram district.

Qatar’s Prime Minister says Doha is working to bring Iran and the United States back to the negotiating table, as nuclear concerns and regional tensions continue to strain relations.

US President Donald Trump has instructed the Department of Defense to restart nuclear weapons testing “immediately,” citing similar programs by Russia and China. The announcement comes just ahead of his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Six senior officers of Pakistan’s National Cyber Crimes Investigation Authority (NCCIA) have allegedly been accused of taking a Rs 9 million bribe from the family of YouTuber Ducky Bhai to provide relief in custody. The bribery probe runs parallel to the ongoing gambling promotion case against the YouTuber, his wife, and his manager.

The Lahore High Court has overturned the death sentence of Aniqa Atiq, declaring that the prosecution failed to provide credible evidence. The ruling highlights major gaps in the investigation and raises questions about the handling of blasphemy cases in Pakistan.

American pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been photographed together in Paris, fueling speculation about a new relationship. The pair were seen holding hands during Perry’s 41st birthday celebrations.

Special Assistant to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Rana Sanaullah, has said that if Pakistani forces are given a chance to help establish peace in Gaza, “nothing could be better.” He clarified that this was his personal opinion and not based on any official offer.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen economic and strategic ties. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative Conference.

After two decades, Pakistan and Bangladesh convened their Joint Economic Commission (JEC) in Dhaka, agreeing to expand cooperation in trade, transport, education, and technology. Pakistan proposed allowing Bangladesh to use Karachi Port Trust as a gateway to China and Central Asia.

Unidentified gunmen stormed two police stations and a bank in Bhag tehsil of Kachhi district, Balochistan, killing a Station House Officer (SHO) and injuring another policeman. Police retaliated, leaving two attackers dead, while several prisoners were freed during the assault.