♦ Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 10 wickets in first Test

♦ Imran Khan tasks Arif Alvi to address internal conflicts in PTI, committee formed: Arif Alvi to meet leaders with grievances and provide recommendations within a week

♦ PTI postpones Lahore rally scheduled for August 27

♦ Police raid in Taunsa: Two terrorists killed, three cops injured in armed encounter

♦ 32 passengers died, over 35 injured in two fatal accidents in Lesbala and Rawalakot: Pilgrims' bus coming from Iran plunges into gorge die to brake failure at Lesbela where 12 dead, over 35 injured; A coaster running between Rawalpindi and Palandari meets accident at Garari Pul in Rawalakot, 20 dead on spot

♦ Pak, Kashmiri communities discuss Kashmir's diplomatic challenges in Riyadh: Kashmir Overseas Forum hosts event on "Kashmir Issue and Diplomatic Front"; Pakistan Embassy's Press Attaché Sultan Haseeb reiterates support for Kashmir's right to self-determination; Forum members emphasise need for dedicated Kashmir Desk to present issue globally

♦ Pakistan invites Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit for SCO summit in October: Pakistan sends invitations to SCO member states for upcoming summit; High commissions and embassies facilitate sending invitations for SCO meeting

♦ Kacha area dacoit Shahid Lund calls govt hotline to claim bounty on his own ♦ Powerful monsoon system to enter Pakistan tonight, PDMA issues alert for Punjab, Sindh: Emergency declared in Karachi, municipal staff leaves cancelled; Rapid river erosion in Ahmad Pur Sial wipes out villages, residents demand immediate action

♦ Khairpur police seize arms-laden vehicle on National Highway, arrest two smugglers

♦ Punjab govt decides to establish PHA in all districts of province

♦ Abducted Constable Ahmed Nawaz rescued by police in exchange for jailed prisoner

♦ Punjab Highway Patrol permitted to issue driving licenses

♦ Nine fights cancelled at Karachi Airport

♦ Air France says suspending Tel Aviv, Beirut flights at least until Monday

♦ Unique event in Pakistan: Paragliders plant 20,000 seed balls in Chakwal's forests

♦ 64 Pakistani cricketers, including women, nominated for Big Bash League draft

♦ Four workers injured in fire at cardboard factory on Jhang Road in Faisalabad

♦ Woman supplying drugs to Islamabad's educational institutions arrested red-handed

♦ Three killed, two injured in clash between Bhatti groups near Khairpur

♦ Young man commits suicide after failing to convince his angry wife in Karachi

♦ Bag-packed dead body of a girl found in Karachi

♦ Man poisons his brother to kill him for a piece of land in Muridke

♦ Minor girl dies as kitchen’s gas cylinder falls on her in Lahore

♦ Two-day tourism festival kicks off in Dhirkot, Azad Kashmir

♦ Fun for All: Jumbo Jump inaugurated at Safari Park, Karachi: Jumbo Jump caters to individuals aged 2 to 50; Café area set up for visitors

♦ Yemen Huthis hail Hezbollah strikes, renew threat to attack Israel