US-Iran Mediation Fallout: Two Republican senators questioned Qatar and Pakistan’s role in Iran ceasefire talks, citing alleged terrorism links and pressing that Iran must not gain nuclear weapons. UN Security Council Push: Pakistan and China urged stronger, non-selective implementation of UNSC resolutions, warning that gaps prolong conflicts including Kashmir and Palestine. Iran-US Talks Next Week: Pakistan said Iran-US technical negotiations will resume next week, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assuring Tehran continued support for the peace process. Counterterrorism: Six terrorists were killed in a CTD operation in Lower Dir, with weapons recovered after an attack on a police check post. Rights & Justice: Anti-terror court sentenced Baloch rights activist Mahrang Baloch to life imprisonment over a July 2024 killing during a protest. Muharram Security in Karachi & Across Pakistan: Central 9th Muharram processions are underway with heavy deployments, route sealing and phone service suspensions in key areas. Weather: Monsoon rains are expected to start in Punjab while Balochistan remains under heatwave conditions. Aviation Incident: Air India’s Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly entered Pakistani airspace during a go-around; DGCA ordered probes and action against crew/ATC. Humanitarian: Pakistan expressed condolences to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes; Pakistan also reported releases/transfers of Afghan detainees.