Imran Khan Health Court Row: Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan was taken from Adiala Jail for a Supreme Court-ordered medical check in Islamabad, examined by doctors at PIMS, declared medically fit, then shifted back to prison early Friday—while his family and PTI accused authorities of not following the court’s hospital choice and alleged mistreatment. Pakistan vs England (Headingley Test): England were bowled out for 409, taking a 238-run lead after Pakistan’s 171; Ali Usman starred with a maiden Test five-for as social media mocked Pakistan’s fielding blunders. Pakistan-Syria Defence Talks: Syrian FM Asaad Al-Shaibani met Army Chief Asim Munir to discuss expanding defence and security cooperation, with both sides stressing regional stability. Malaysia-Pakistan Security Cooperation: Malaysia’s home minister held talks in Islamabad on police, intelligence, counter-terrorism, cyber and maritime enforcement ties, including plans for a working group. Digital Connectivity Push: Pakistan is moving toward satellite broadband rules that could open the market to Starlink and others, while telecom operators reported about $178.6m invested in 5G rollout. Gold Prices Up: Gold rose Rs5,200 per tola to Rs477,136 (10g: Rs409,067). Counter-Terror Operations: Security forces reported killing 49 militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan in intelligence-led raids. Diplomatic Tit-for-Tat: India called its removal of structures outside the Pakistan High Commission “proportionate” after Islamabad’s action in New Delhi.