Christian Marriage Reform: Punjab’s Assembly panel unanimously approved a 2026 bill setting the minimum marriage age at 18 for Christian couples, replacing older age limits and adding mandatory registration with Union Councils and NADRA. Somalia Rescue Fallout: Pakistan’s Foreign Office said it is facilitating repatriation of three sailors’ bodies killed during the MT Honour 25 rescue off Somalia; four Pakistanis were injured and taken to hospital, with embassy teams heading to Puntland. Security & Counterterrorism: Three militants were killed in a North Waziristan operation under Azm-e-Istehkam, while in Kashmir, LeT commander Mohd Asif alias Hashim Moosa (ex-SSG) was reported neutralised in Budgam. Sports Shake-up: PCB insiders say Shadab Khan is the front-runner for Pakistan’s T20 captaincy after Salman Ali Agha’s likely removal, with squad changes also discussed. Asian Games: Pakistan advanced in men’s squash after beating South Korea 2-0, and Pakistan’s hockey rivalry with India is set for a high-stakes Asian Games semifinal. Economy & Markets: KSE-100 rose 368 points to close at 169,969; business voices also urged a shift toward district-level economic development and criticised IPPs’ burden. Public Safety: CDA ordered sealing actions against seven Islamabad housing schemes in Zone 4 over alleged approval and zoning violations.