Terror & Security: A car-bomb attack on a mosque inside Kohat’s police compound killed at least 21 people (including 15 police) and injured 100+ as attackers stormed the site during Friday prayers; UN chief Guterres and Pakistan’s leadership condemned the assault, while officials linked the attack to militant networks. Capital Protest Crackdown: The Islamabad High Court ruled no party can occupy public roads or use government resources for the Sept 27 PTI march; Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warned the government will stop anyone entering Islamabad “in every possible way,” with contempt proceedings for violators, and KP barred officials and state resources from facilitating the march. Economy & Reserves: PM Shehbaz praised forex reserves hitting a record $21.4bn, crediting remittances, services exports and fiscal discipline; IMF talks next week are set to focus on energy reforms, privatisation and circular debt. Foreign Policy & Defence: Pakistan reiterated it will defend Saudi Arabia “to any extent” under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement amid Houthi escalation, while Ishaq Dar urged closer Pakistan-Türkiye coordination ahead of key joint mechanisms. Governance & Media: A Senate panel passed a bill to seek parliamentary representation on the PBC board despite objections tied to the SOEs Act. Public Services: PM expanded the fuel relief scheme to include 20-year-old motorcycles and rickshaws.