Kohat Attack Fallout: Pakistan condemned the Friday mosque attack near Kohat Police Lines and urged the Afghan Taliban to take concrete action against militant networks operating from Afghan soil, rejecting Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid’s warnings. Security & Diplomacy: DG ISPR said Pakistan won’t hold talks with terrorists and reiterated that Afghanistan must end attacks planned from its territory; Pakistan also warned Kabul it can eliminate terror threats “wherever they are.” Red Sea Shipping: Pakistan called for an immediate halt to Houthi attacks on merchant shipping in Bab al-Mandab at the UN Security Council, stressing risks to maritime security and regional stability. Economy & Trade: Exports fell by over $1.2bn in FY2025-26, with Gulf and Central Asia/Afghanistan routes hit by Middle East tensions; transporters warn diesel hikes are pushing freight toward collapse. Business & Tech: CCP slapped Rs60m penalties on APEOTOA for rate-fixing and market allocation; SECP cleared 98% of its adjudication backlog; Islamabad Chamber of Commerce backed an Islamabad Economic Master Plan to turn the capital into a regional business hub. Aviation & Energy: Sindh unveiled major aviation plans including a new Sukkur airport and upgrades to Karachi and Hyderabad; solar and battery storage investment is set to be discussed at Lahore’s SolarPower Conclave. Education & Sports: MDCAT 2026 is set for today across Pakistan and Riyadh; PCB launched a nationwide school cricket talent hunt; Pakistan women face Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semi-final.