US-Iran Mediation: Pakistan is exploring a China-backed path to restart stalled US-Iran talks, with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visiting Islamabad and meetings involving army chief Asim Munir—though sources warn major hurdles remain. Security Shock: A TTP attack on a joint check post in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed 12 soldiers, two policemen and a forest official; Pakistan says militants were eliminated in retaliation. Balochistan Crackdown: Operation Azm in Balochistan has killed 13 militants so far, with security forces reporting destroyed hideouts and recovered weapons and explosives. Rights & Courts: The Islamabad High Court ruled sentence suspension pleas by Iman Mazari and Hadi Chattha maintainable in the PECA tweets case. Karachi Politics: MQM-P Mustafa Kamal announced a street movement demanding Karachi’s “rights” and more devolution, alleging Sindh withholds funds and governance failures. Monsoon Tragedy (Lahore): Heavy rains triggered roof collapses in Lahore, killing three family members and injuring others; Punjab also reported drone monitoring and expanded drainage efforts. Public Health: Rabies is highlighted as a preventable but worsening crisis, with Sindh’s large dog-bite caseload underscoring gaps in prevention and care. Sports: Opener Abdullah Fazal is ruled out of the West Indies Tests with a lower back injury; Fatima Zahra reached the Commonwealth Games women’s 60kg quarterfinals.