Afghanistan Tensions: Pakistan carried out precision air and drone strikes on 10 Afghan locations after alleged drone incursions, with Taliban officials saying four civilians were killed and warning of retaliation. AI Governance: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar told the UN Security Council that AI must stay under human control and not fuel an arms race, urging inclusive safeguards. PTI Crackdown Ahead of Protest: Islamabad imposed Section 144 and sealed key routes with containers, while the government approved Rangers deployment in Islamabad and Punjab districts for Sept 20–Oct 5. Security Operations: In KP’s North Waziristan, security forces killed eight terrorists in an intelligence-based operation; in Balochistan, conflicting claims emerged after operations. Sports: Pakistan beat China 3-0 in men’s hockey at the Asian Games; kabaddi ended in defeat to Iran. Business & Energy: Shehbaz Sharif invited Pakistani-American business leaders to invest, citing FBR reforms; Pakistan also received another Qatar LNG shipment. Human Stories: Peshawar High Court temporarily blocked deportation/arrest of 17 Afghan doctors pending visa decisions. Entertainment & Culture: ISPR released a special song for Saudi National Day; Ayushmann Khurrana explained the “Pakistan Zindabad” chant in Udta Teer. Markets: Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs5,600 per tola to Rs448,336.