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The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) criticized a government notification for being misleading, stating that FIRs should be 'withdrawn' rather than 'closed'.

Pakistan's new four-year Haj Policy (2027-2030) allows pilgrims to choose their preferred Haj year via a registration and waiting list system requiring a 10% deposit. The policy emphasizes digital governance, government contracts to reduce costs, private sector oversight, and transparent complaint resolution.

The government may reintroduce fuel conservation measures due to rising oil prices and foreign exchange pressures from Middle East hostilities. Petrol and diesel prices will now be revised only on working days, with Ogra publishing detailed calculations online. The government retains control over various levies and duties.

AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore supports a JAAC leader's criticism of individuals misusing the platform, urging dialogue over protests. Senior JAAC leader Umar Nazir Kashmari clarifies that only core leadership statements represent the organization, distancing it from controversial speeches by activists like Sardar Aman.

Pakistan’s consumer inflation rate decreased slightly to 11.1% in June due to lower energy and food prices, but the government has not fully passed on benefits from lower international oil prices. The SBP raised its policy rate to 11.5% amid ongoing inflationary pressures, with urban inflation at 11.2% and rural at 10.9% annually.

Despite a US strike that killed four Iranian soldiers, Iran has not withdrawn from ongoing peace talks mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. The Iranian foreign ministry condemned the attack as an act of bad faith and a violation of the ceasefire, but negotiations continue.

Pakistan is offering three state-owned power distributors for privatization as part of efforts to attract investment and improve efficiency in the energy sector.