Middle East Security: Pakistan warned Iran to rein in the Houthis after missile and drone attacks hit Saudi oil facilities, with Islamabad stressing its Saudi defence commitments while also saying no military response is being discussed “for now.” Energy Relief: Qatari LNG shipments are set to resume, with tankers expected to ease Pakistan’s LNG squeeze after earlier disruptions tied to Hormuz-linked risks. Counterterrorism: CTD operations in Peshawar killed five terrorists, including an alleged mastermind behind the Tarlai Imambargah suicide attack. Tax & Rights: President Zardari dismissed FBR representations, upholding the Federal Tax Ombudsman’s stance on protecting citizens’ confidential tax data. Telecom Oversight: Parliament’s IT panel summoned Jazz, Zong and Ufone over poor mobile/internet services and flagged possible action against regulators. Cybercrime: A survey found 86% of SMBs faced cyber incidents, while NCCIA data says cyber fraud cost Pakistanis Rs8.32bn over three years. Court & Protests: IHC rejected KP AG’s request to delay arguments over PTI’s Sept 27 long march. Foreign Exchange: Liquid foreign reserves crossed $23.7bn after commercial loan inflows. Polio Messaging: Punjab plans a doctors’ task force to counter polio vaccine rumours. Digital Push: JazzCash got a Zone Enterprise licence under STZA, and SC-NADRA signed an MoU to strengthen digital court services. Sports: England’s Ollie Robinson drove Pakistan’s collapse to 133 in the 3rd Test at Edgbaston, moving hosts toward a series sweep.