PTI-Govt Deadlock & Security Row: Talks to avert Imran Khan’s protest collapsed over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa counterterrorism “unilateral” actions, with PTI blaming the federal approach and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accusing PTI of facilitating terrorism; Protest Mobilisation: PTI has started its long march from Lakki Marwat toward Islamabad as authorities block key routes with shipping containers and warn marchers won’t be allowed into the capital; Counterterrorism: Security forces killed eight militants in Dera Ismail Khan operations, while separate reports cite KP tensions and ongoing crackdown; Border Tensions: Pakistan summoned India’s chargé d’affaires after Indian firing killed two civilians in Kasur, with funeral prayers held for the victims; Maritime Return: Injured sailors and remains of three crew from hijacked MT Honour 25 arrived in Karachi after a Somali operation; Health Push: Islamabad expanded free Hepatitis C screening and treatment and formally launched pharmacy services; Sports & Cricket: Sri Lanka named a 16-member ODI squad for the tri-series in Pakistan, and PCB’s home broadcast rights deal highlights Pakistan cricket’s market gap with India; Economy/Prices: Gold fell Rs4,300 per tola to Rs436,336.