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The Express Tribune editorial argues that Pakistan’s political debate over creating new provinces highlights deeper governance challenges, urging a focus on rule‑of‑law, institutional effectiveness and equitable tax systems rather than administrative restructuring.
Aug 8, 2026, 8:36 PM
Karachi traffic is jamming as Jamaat-i-Islami protesters block key roads during a nationwide sit‑in against the petroleum levy.
Dawn
By 12 p.m. on Friday the KSE‑100 Index was down 450.05 points, or 0.25%, after a 771‑point slide early in the session. Trading volume reached 146.05 million shares with a value of Rs10.06 billion as investors reacted to rising crude prices and Strait of Hormuz concerns.
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Jamaat‑e‑Islami has organized nationwide demonstrations that will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and other cities. The party’s plan covers 510 major roads and highways in 170 districts, with a threat to expand to 1,500 routes if authorities block the march. Protest caravans in Karachi will move from Shahrah‑e‑Pakistan toward Mazar‑e‑Quaid and then march to Shahrah‑e‑Faisal, while traffic management plans in Lahore and other venue
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REVOO has unveiled its C35 Young electric scooter in Pakistan, priced at Rs235,000, according to Mettis Global.
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Pakistan’s defense manufacturer Heavy Industries Taxila announced the introduction of two new loitering munitions, the D‑248 and S‑369, billed as the country’s longest‑range weapons of this type.
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Gold prices in Pakistan dropped Rs500 per tola, reported by Mettis Global on August 4, 2026.
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ISSI has published a brief titled “India’s Rising Defense Spending Post 2025 Crisis: Strategic Logic and Implications for Pakistan,” outlining the strategic reasoning behind India’s budget choices and potential impacts on Pakistan.
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Pakistani official Rana Ehsan Afzal reports that the country’s economic trajectory is stabilizing, according to app.com.pk.
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Pakistani shares rose over 2,100 points on Thursday, following easing in Middle East tensions and a drop in global oil prices.
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Gold prices in Pakistan have increased, mirroring worldwide market movements, according to reporting by The Nation.
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Pakistan’s consumer price inflation has eased, but uncertainties surrounding energy supply keep future outlooks uncertain.
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Pakistan's statistics bureau reported that inflation in July rose to 9.2% compared with the same month last year.
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Pakistan's petroleum sales in July rose 23% year‑over‑year, driven by cheaper fuel prices and a robust agriculture boom, according to a Business Recorder report.
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Gold price in Pakistan has risen by Rs1,700 per tola as reported on August 3, 2026.
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Gold price per tola in Pakistan has risen by Rs1,700, according to Business Recorder. The increase could influence the country's jewelry market.
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Pakistan’s inflation rate for July 2026 was 9.2%, according to Business Recorder. The figure shows the percentage increase in the prices of goods and services during that month.
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Dawn’s headline on Aug 3, 2026 raises concerns about Pakistan’s economy not being measured.
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