Daily brief
The Taliban in Afghanistan launched drone attacks on multiple Pakistani military bases, including the Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi and a headquarters in Quetta, marking a significant escalation in cross-border hostilities.
Pro-Iranian protesters were killed in Karachi after storming the US consulate (ongoing coverage).
Pakistan deployed troops and imposed a curfew following deadly protests linked to Iran.
A senior Pakistani security official dismissed speculation that Pakistan could be a target after recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran.