Pakistan conducted precision cross-border strikes on suspected militant hideouts, saying the action was retaliation for recent suicide attacks linked to groups operating from Afghanistan.
Punjab has imposed a complete ban on child marriage, criminalising under-18 marriages with strict jail terms and heavy fines for adults, parents, and registrars involved.
Hamas said any discussions on Gaza must begin with a total halt to Israeli "aggression" as Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" maps out the territory's future, with Israel insisting on the militants' disarmament before reconstruction starts.
Saudi Arabia and Turkey have signed a landmark $2 billion agreement to build two major solar power plants in central Turkey, capable of supplying electricity to more than 2.1 million households.
A BBC report claims IPL-linked franchises may avoid selecting Pakistani players in The Hundred 2026 auction. More than 63 Pakistan cricketers have registered, intensifying debate over inclusivity in English cricket.