Karachi Police Crackdown: Two suspected outlaws were killed and six arrested in separate “encounters,” with police also seizing weapons, stolen goods and motorcycles. PTI Protest Plans: PTI chief Barrister Gohar says the party will hold a peaceful Islamabad protest on Sept 27 to demand implementation of court orders for Imran Khan, including meetings. Pakistan Cricket Turmoil: PCB’s mid-series overhaul—sending seven players home and sacking red-ball coach Sarfaraz—has triggered backlash; selector Aaqib Javed says Imam-ul-Haq’s calf injury needs an inquiry, while Misbah-ul-Haq resigned in protest. SCO Chairmanship & AI: Pakistan proposes an SCO sovereign AI infrastructure and governance framework as it assumes chairmanship for 2026-27, with a broader push on connectivity and shared prosperity. Human Rights Commissions Delays: Lahore reports delays in appointing chairs for rights and women’s bodies, raising fears of weakened independence and compliance gaps. Economy & Markets: Senate panel discusses extending business hours but power concerns stall it; FBR extends customs anti-smuggling powers to Rangers/FC; Pakistan starts process for a dual-tranche dollar Eurobond. Energy & Business: OGDC signs with Baker Hughes to revive mature oil and gas wells; Engro agrees to sell its EPCL stake to Lotte for Rs19.7bn; NNAR’s REIT book-building is fully subscribed. Local Governance: Sindh assembly debates amendments on local government and rejects any division of Sindh. Weather & Safety: Heavy rain floods parts of Rawalpindi/Islamabad; 12 people were rescued after a fire at Islamabad’s F-8 Markaz Babar Plaza.