♦ Security man martyred, 4 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Bajaur

♦ Two terrorists dead in exchange of fire with security forces in Gwadar

♦ Outgoing PM Shehbaz congratulates Kakar on becoming caretaker premier: Preparations for interim PM’s oath-taking ceremony on Aug 14 underway

♦ Punjab CM Naqvi felicitates Kakar on becoming caretaker premier

♦ Akhtar Mengal expresses reservations over Caretaker PM

♦  FAFEN issues five years performance report of National Assembly; Report says 15th National Assembly defies challenges with impressive legislative productivity

♦ Ishaq Dar shifts his belongings from PM House

♦ IPP chief heaps praise on interim prime minister

♦ Second round of talks for interim Sindh CM remain ‘inconclusive’

♦ Rawalpindi lifts ban on I-Day events, Section 144 imposes for other gatherings; District Administration imposes Section 144 within 5km radius of Noor Khan Airbase, Islamabad Airport till Aug 19

♦ Sindh CM Murad, Opp Leader to meet again to decide on interim CM

♦ Balochistan chief minister holds meetings to evolve consensus on interim CM nomination

♦ Shehbaz Sharif to leave for London for treatment of his ailing wife

♦ Azadi Parade to be held at Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul tonight

♦ Senators express disappointment over SC Review of Judgments and Orders Act 2023 being declared null and void by apex court: Say courts should refrain from interfering with Parliament

♦  CM Naqvi rebukes LGH administration for non-functioning of ACs 

♦ UAE Consul General congratulates Pakistani Nation on 76th I-Day

♦ Pakistani expats in Saudi Arabia hold ceremony to celebrate Independence Day

♦ Naval Chief underscores Pakistan Navy’s role in maintaining regional peace

♦ Heavy thundershowers predicted in different cities of KP, Punjab on Monday

♦ Kharian police arrest journalist for selling PTI’s flags

♦ Bakery boy Shoaib delivering pizza to girlfriend plunges to death from 4th floor

♦ Three children drown in Swabi's Zaida Stream, one dead, two recovered safely

♦ Five of a family burnt alive as vehicle catches fire on Hazara Motorway

♦ Two traders killed, as many abducted by dacoits in Dera Bugti

♦ Two tourists die after falling from waterfall in AJK

♦ Two killed as oil tanker bursts into flames in Lower Dir

♦  Eight-year-old girl found murdered in Islamabad

♦ Newborn baby kidnapped from Sahiwal hospital

♦ Man kills wife, commits suicide afterwards in Khairpur

♦ Doctors’ negligence claims pregnant woman’s life in Nawabshah

♦ Woman raped by husband’s relative in Karachi

♦ Punjab IGP orders foolproof security, traffic arrangements across province as nation celebrates I-Day tomorrow

♦ Iran arrests 9 Bahais over corruption charges: ministry

♦ Father of Colombian children rescued in jungle charged with sexual abuse

♦ Iraq lifts suspension of Telegram app

♦ Syrian Envoy confers Medal of Bravery to Air Commodore (R) Sattar Alvi

♦ Pain, anger as Hawaii fire death toll climbs to 89

♦ China vows strong response over Taiwan VP's US visit

♦ Online sale of tickets for Asia Cup matches begins

♦ India win toss and bat against West Indies in T20 decider

♦ Neymar 'in negotiations' for Saudi move as Mbappe returns to PSG good books

♦ American woman sets Guinness World Record for longest beard

♦ Hareem Shah claims she can raise forex reserve to $100b if being made Interim Foreign Minister

♦ Pop singer Nazia Hassan’s death anniversary observed