INTERNAL SECURITY & COUNTER-TERRORISM Security forces killed four terrorists, including an Afghan national identified as Ubaidullah Saad, during a successful intelligence-based operation (IBO) against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (Fitna al Khwarij) in the Kurram district. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi commended the security forces for their professional capabilities, reiterating that operations will continue without discrimination against elements infiltrating from Afghanistan. PAKISTAN ECONOMY & FINANCIAL MARKETS The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under heavy selling pressure as escalating global oil prices raised concerns regarding higher inflation and monetary policy tightening. The benchmark KSE-100 index dropped by 2,723.87 points, or 1.61%, reaching an intraday low of 166,141.17 points. GLOBAL AFFAIRS & GEOPOLITICS The diplomatic footprint of BRICS continues to expand, offering developing nations a strategic platform toward a more equitable and multipolar world order. Meanwhile, social frameworks in the Middle East reflect an evolving landscape as Kuwaiti women lead the transition from informal community initiatives to organized, sustainable national volunteering systems. - this post is generated and posted by Civil Edge ai