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West Indies defeated Pakistan by 90 runs in the first Test in Trinidad, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Jayden Seales claimed his fourth five-wicket haul, finishing with 5 for 20, as Pakistan were bowled out for 120 while chasing 211.
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly elections were held in three phases, with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) taking a commanding lead in the first two rounds. The exercise was marked by a boycott by PTI, a banned opposition group's protests, and concerns about the impact of early results on later phases.
Eleven police officials, including the station house officer of Sarwar Road police station, have been booked and charge-sheeted for allegedly raiding the residence of Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Awan in Lahore, harassing household staff, and exceeding their lawful authority. Six of the officials have been granted pre-arrest bail by a sessions court.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts a fresh spell of monsoon rainfall from July 29 to August 5, with warnings of urban flooding, flash floods, and landslides in several parts of the country. The Indus River is expected to reach medium flood levels at Guddu Barrage, while authorities continue rescue efforts.
Officials in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have claimed that a significant number of protesters affiliated with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) are linked to Fitna Al Khawarij, a term used for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. The statements come amid ongoing protests and clashes in the region, with officials also accusing militant elements of pursuing a foreign agenda.
President Donald Trump publicly questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to announce intelligence on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site, saying he didn't need Netanyahu to tell him about it. The meeting, held amid growing friction over Israel's actions in Lebanon and the US-Iran diplomatic push, ended without a public appearance or joint press conference.
Pakistan's Cabinet Committee on Energy, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, approved the Brownfield Refining Policy, ending a six-year deadlock. The policy aims to modernise the country's petroleum refineries with an estimated $6bn investment, improving fuel quality, increasing petrol and diesel production, and reducing furnace oil output. It also includes tax incentives and tariff protection for seven years.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called for the formation of a truth and reconciliation commission to resolve the ongoing unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), urging dialogue between the government and protesters. His proposal comes amid JAAC demonstrations against reserved seats in the region's legislature, with elections scheduled for later this month.
The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting during France's speech, protesting French comments that compared Washington's human rights voting to authoritarian states. The incident follows a dispute over the extension of UN human rights chief Volker Turk's term, which the US opposed alongside Russia and North Korea.
India has banned imports of goods made with forced labour, a move that helped it secure a lower 10% US tariff instead of steeper rates. The decision, reported by Dawn and the South China Morning Post, is seen as a step toward a broader trade deal, though experts question the factual basis of the US tariff action.
Yemen's Houthi movement has announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, threatening vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move escalates regional tensions amid the US-Iran conflict and has drawn reactions from Pakistan, while analysts warn of global economic consequences.
Commercial ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait dropped by 56% in the week following Yemen's Houthi rebels' announced embargo on Saudi Arabia-linked vessels, according to The National. Separately, Saudi oil shipments via the strait have fallen 36% over two weeks, with 70% rerouted to Yanbu al-Bahr.
The United States and Iran have paused hostilities for a third day, with Qatari and Pakistani mediators working to restart ceasefire talks. Reports indicate diplomatic efforts are underway, though Tehran denies direct negotiations, and the conflict's economic costs are mounting.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir has begun voting in a three-phase election marred by weeks of protests, a deadly crackdown, and a prolonged internet shutdown. Over 50 people have been killed, and the vote is seen as a test of security in the disputed Himalayan region.
Shipping traffic through key Middle East chokepoints has fallen sharply following Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations, with vessel transits at multi-month lows. Data from Kpler shows a significant decline in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, as regional conflict disrupts trade.
Mediators have made significant progress in efforts to bring the US and Iran back to negotiations, according to reports. Iranian officials deny seeking talks, while a US-initiated proposal was conveyed through Oman. Discussions are also underway to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan has told the global Independent Monitoring Board that it has entered a decisive phase in its fight against polio, with cases down by 99.8% since the 1990s, but persistent insecurity in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains the biggest obstacle. Environmental surveillance shows a sharp drop in poliovirus detection in the first half of 2026.
Pakistan's KSE-100 index gained more than 7,000 points in intraday trade on Monday, crossing 178,000, as easing US-Iran tensions and falling oil prices boosted investor sentiment. Analysts also see a greater likelihood that the central bank will hold its policy rate.
Pakistani authorities report over 100 deaths from monsoon rains and floods since late June, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab hardest hit. The Met Office forecasts a fresh wet spell from July 29, raising concerns of further damage.
Iran and the United States have paused their attacks, offering a respite for Gulf shipping and oil markets. Oil prices fell sharply on Monday as investors reacted to the reduced hostilities, while US envoy Mike Waltz said President Trump was giving talks 'some space'.