Pakistan-India Tensions: Pakistan rejected India’s “preposterous” claims over its “targeted and proportionate” actions against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan, accusing New Delhi of aiding militant groups from Afghan soil and calling the remarks baseless. Cross-Border Security: Afghanistan’s Taliban said it launched airstrikes into Pakistan, while Islamabad said it intercepted and shot down four drones over Balochistan; both sides traded accusations as UN and rights groups raised civilian-protection concerns. Lahore Tragedy: Fourteen children were killed after a Lahore tutoring centre roof collapsed; police opened investigations and arrested suspects, with negligence and unregistered operations under scrutiny. Balochistan Rights Pressure: Fresh allegations of enforced disappearances surfaced as six people were reportedly taken into custody during security operations, renewing calls for transparency. Indus Waters Treaty: Climate minister Musadik Malik framed the Indus Waters Treaty dispute as a global “water justice” test, while Dar and Tarar reiterated the treaty’s binding nature and warned against any disruption. Economy & Costs: Inflation hit 11.1% in June; Karachi may see higher water tanker rates as KWSC reviews tariffs amid rising diesel costs. Health Sector Unrest: Young doctors in Quetta announced suspension of emergency services after protests were blocked by police.