Brent crude oil prices dropped as Iran's president engaged in mediation with Pakistan's army chief. The army chief visited Tehran to explore diplomatic options to prevent escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Moreover, Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia signed a defense cooperation agreement, with Ankara stressing the necessity of this accord. In Pakistan, nuns received national awards for their efforts in women's empowerment. The army chief's latest visit to Iran was reportedly focused on the Yemen crisis. Punjab in Pakistan is tightening the grip on the use of hidden cameras for blackmail.