CIA Director William Burns met with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff and Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. This was an important meeting considering Pakistan's active role in maintaining peace and security in Afghanistan.

Iran's IAEA envoy, in response to IAEA critical report on Iran's nuclear program asserted that the country's nuclear activities are under the safeguards of IAEA monitoring while Israel stands free from any IAEA inspection.

US Sen Graham claims that US return to Afghanistan is likely as they fear that the chaotic situation there will pave the way for more violence. However, considering US general opinion about war in Afghanistan, this statement might not get much approval.

US raised concerns that two new Afghan government members have dark track record and claim that Taliban are yet to be judged by their actions.

Maryam Nawaz is appointing a new lawyer to represent her in the Avenfield reference as her current lawyer contracted Covid. After hearing her arguments, the IHC allowed Maryam to appoint a new lawyer and adjourned the hearing until September 23.

Media reports that CIA Chief visited India on Tuesday to meet NSA Ajit Doval. However, earlier, an image circulated on Pakistani social media shows that a USAF C17 flight has landed in Rawalpindi airforce base.

Interesting to note, back in 2019, the IHC was very critical of the government during Nawaz Sharif's bail proceedings. The IHC said that if something happens to Sharif during the bail, then the blame will be on NAB and the government.

FM Qureshi writes a letter of appreciation to Law Minister Barrister Dr. Farogh Naseem for a proposed draft of amendments in the criminal law. In his letter, the foreign minister commended the law minister and his team.

Lahore Prime sold 5 mega plots, raking in a massive amount of Rs. 21.8 billion. CM of Punjab Usman Buzdar said such projects will contribute to the economy. However, the construction of high-rise buildings contributes to pollution in Lahore, which is already notorious for its low air quality.

As Taliban transition from insurgent group to governing power, the new acting Afghan government have a series of major issues to address. A tough trajectory lies ahead as new government attains a wrecked economy, humanitarian crisis and security concerns.

The green groups campaign for COP26 postponement due to vaccine inequity resulting in issues regarding travel, quarantine costs and new surges in Covid-19. They argue that the row for vaccines is the core aspect of "right to health" clause of the Paris Climate Deal.

The Federal Directorate of Education bans teachers from wearing jeans, tights, and t-shirts. Female teachers can only wear simple and decent Shalwar Kameez with a dupatta/shawl. Meanwhile, male teachers too will wear shalwar kameez but with waistcoats.