AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEngland-Pak Tests: England named a 16-man squad for the first two Tests at Headingley (Aug 19) and Lord’s (Aug 27), with Joe Root as permanent captain, Jacob Bethell ruled out by a knee injury, Jordan Cox promoted to No. 3, and Dan Lawrence recalled to bat at No. 6; Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse return. Women’s safety in Lahore: Lahore Police issued new SOPs barring women from staying at police stations after sunset, with daylight-only handling of cases and senior approval required for any emergency overnight stay. Digital curbs: PTA data says it has blocked 1.54 million+ URLs by July 2026, including restrictions on major platforms such as Al Jazeera and long-running limits on PTI sites. Gold jumps: Gold prices in Pakistan rose again, with 24-karat gold per tola up Rs11,300 to Rs449,236. Kashmir rights & unrest: A UN rights-focused report highlights worsening human rights concerns in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including enforced disappearances, violence around elections, and limits on expression. Trade & diplomacy: Pakistan and Iran reaffirmed a USD 10bn trade push and agreed to speed up an FTA after the 10th Joint Trade Committee meeting in Islamabad. Sports—Pakistan’s win: Pakistan beat West Indies by 8 wickets to level the Test series 1-1 and climb to eighth in the WTC standings.
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