♦ PM Shehbaz to visit Karachi today

♦ Blome says US to continue backing fundamental freedoms, democratic institutions: US Ambassador to Pakistan highlights US-Pakistan partnership during Lahore visit; Vows to enhance economic opportunities; Visits Cathedral Church and holds meeting with Ahmadiyya community

♦ Soulfulness ceremony marks beginning of Islamic year with changing of Kiswa

♦ River Chenab in low flood after heavy monsoon rains: Several south Punjab cities receive first rain of monsoon season

♦ Rising electricity costs and taxes force closure of 110 marble factories in Mardan

♦ Three dacoits killed in clash between two gangs in Shikarpur

♦ Police in Hafizabad arrest girl’s parents for killing her for ‘honour’

♦ Prominent Larkana businessman Haji Ghano Jatoi kidnapped

♦ Eight family members fall ill after eating contaminated shawarma in Sialkot

♦ Pakistan Railways announces Sir Syed Express to resume operations from Sep 1

♦ Truck overturns on National Highway in Nawabshah, killing one

♦ New British PM Starmer cancels plan to send illegal immigrants to Rwanda

♦ Women fight Tokyo election in male-dominated Japan

♦ Another upset: Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties to reach Copa America semi-finals

♦ Deadly strikes hit Gaza as war enters tenth month

♦ NATO turns 75 with Ukraine and future on line