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President Trump says the US and Israel have agreed to halt new attacks on Iran if a deal can be reached rapidly, citing a request from Iran and regional countries. Iran denies asking for a halt and says it remains on high alert, while the Strait of Hormuz stays shut and diplomatic efforts continue.
Iran has warned Gulf states that any new US attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against energy infrastructure across the region, as Tehran seeks to raise the cost of military action. The warning was delivered through high-level diplomatic contacts, including calls by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and follows US threats of fresh strikes.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked US President Donald Trump to reconsider potential large military strikes on Iran during a phone call, according to a report. Israel has raised its alert level amid fears that renewed US strikes could trigger attacks on Israel, while regional countries urge de-escalation.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said he received a response from the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) to his proposal for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. He welcomed the group's willingness to accept the commission and said he would consult key stakeholders, including AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, to determine the way forward.
The US State Department has finalized a rule making permanent a visa bond program that could require applicants from 50 countries, mostly in Africa, to post refundable bonds of up to $20,000 for B-1 and B-2 visas. The program, which takes effect in August, is aimed at reducing visa overstays, but advocates argue it will deter legitimate travel. Pakistan is not on the list, while Bangladesh and Nepal are included.
British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed. Rescuers recovered the remains of three climbers so far, with the expedition's death toll reported as either three or all ten members. Purja was known for climbing all 14 eight-thousanders in six months and six days.
A new report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) shows July 2026 was the deadliest month of the year, with at least 606 people killed in terrorist violence and counter-terrorism operations. Security personnel deaths hit their highest monthly toll since January 2023, while terrorist killings and suicide attacks also reached multi-year peaks.
A methane gas explosion in a coal mine near Quetta, Pakistan, killed at least 34 miners, with rescue operations ongoing at depths of around 4,000 feet. Authorities have announced compensation for the victims' families and ordered a high-level inquiry, while sealing four mines as part of the investigation.
A search and rescue operation for seven climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak resumed on Saturday morning after being suspended due to adverse weather. Three bodies have been recovered and airlifted to Skardu. The missing include renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and five other Nepali climbers, along with a Pakistani and a Chinese climber.
Fatima Zahra became the first Pakistani woman boxer to win a Commonwealth Games medal, securing bronze in the 60kg category. Meanwhile, Arshad Nadeem was eliminated early in the javelin final, with Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage taking gold.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's proposal to overhaul Pakistan's governance structure and create new administrative units has sparked a wide-ranging debate. The PPP has referred the matter to its Central Executive Committee, while the Sindh chief minister rejected the idea. Support has come from MQM-P leaders and former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who argue that additional units are essential for effective governance.
The US and Israel are considering a land blockade against Iran to tighten economic pressure beyond the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports cite senior Israeli officials and a Trump-Netanyahu discussion, with analysts noting the plan's logistical and diplomatic challenges.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is confident it can double bilateral trade with the United States to $20 billion over the next five years, citing complementary economies and ongoing reforms. Trade reached $9.4 billion in the last fiscal year.
The Pakistani government cut petrol and diesel prices by 12 and 66 paisas per litre respectively, effective August 1-3. Meanwhile, Ogra announced a record 32% increase in RLNG prices, raising retail rates to Rs7,204 per mmBtu, driven by the US-Iran war and reliance on spot market cargoes.
In a press conference, DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry emphasized that good governance is essential for Pakistan's security and stability, citing 40,348 intelligence-based operations this year and 3,145 terrorism incidents. He detailed terrorist casualties, suicide bombings, and Balochistan-specific issues, including external involvement and governance challenges.
Yemeni sources told The Guardian that Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military offensive against the Houthis by sea and possibly by land, aiming to break the Houthi chokehold on Red Sea oil shipping. Reports describe Saudi troop movements in eastern Yemen, discussions over an operation against Al-Bayda, and efforts to build a multinational maritime defense coalition.
Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and several others after an avalanche on Broad Peak in Gilgit-Baltistan. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed the deaths of the 10-member team, with recovery efforts ongoing.
US President Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza, but hurdles remain. Meanwhile, Iran's military says it launched drone strikes on US facilities in Kuwait, and the US confirms a 'heavy wave of strikes' against Iran.
Pakistani rescuers have recovered four bodies from Broad Peak while continuing to search for six other climbers missing after an avalanche. The ten-member international team was led by renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, whose current status remains unconfirmed.
US President Donald Trump announced a phased agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, brokered through his Board of Peace. The deal would see Israeli forces withdraw and an international stabilisation force deploy, but Hamas officials conditioned disarmament on Israel's compliance, and Israeli attacks continued.