Saudi-Pak Diplomacy: PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah for talks with Saudi Crown Prince MBS, with Turkey’s Erdogan also set to visit and meet both leaders as regional tensions and US-Iran mediation efforts stay on the agenda. Pakistan-Iran Energy: Islamabad and Tehran agreed to expand power cooperation, including a second cross-border transmission line and lifting the current 100MW supply arrangement. Press Freedom: Pakistan tightened rules for foreign media movement, requiring permissions and registration outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi; the BBC and rights groups warned it could curb independent reporting. Lahore Police SOPs: After allegations of rape in police custody, Lahore DIG ordered women to leave police stations after sunset and barred summoning women complainants/accused after dark. Kashmir Crackdown: Reports claim dozens of civilians have been killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid curfew and internet blackouts, with heavy local censorship. Cricket: Pakistan ended an eight-match away Test losing streak, beating West Indies to level the series 1-1; England recalled Dan Lawrence and Ollie Pope for the Tests. Sports Schedule: Women’s T20 Asia Cup runs Aug 28–Sep 13 in Dubai, with India vs Pakistan on Sep 5. Markets & Economy: PSX crossed 600,000 investors; SECP recorded 5,438 new company registrations in July. Fuel Update: Petrol price cut to Rs329.82/litre and HSD to Rs382.36/litre for Aug 7.