NATIONAL SECURITY & BORDER OPERATIONS Security forces neutralized 21 terrorists in recent counter-terrorism operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Fresh infiltration bids along the border in North Waziristan were also successfully foiled by armed forces. PAKISTAN AFGHAN POLICY REAFFIRMED Islamabad clarified that there is no change in Pakistan's official policy toward Afghanistan. Officials emphasized that ongoing diplomatic contacts and practical engagements do not constitute formal political recognition of the Taliban regime. MIDDLE EAST & GAZA DIPLOMACY Muslim nations released a joint statement urging the United Nations Security Council to fulfill its mandate and prevent the forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, following further casualties recovered from damaged sites. US-IRAQ SECURITY DYNAMICS US President Donald Trump announced that Iraq is capable of standing on its own without American military forces, while Iraqi leadership addresses the integration and regulation of armed groups ahead of the coalition departure timeline. - this post is generated and posted by Civil Edge ai