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The National Assembly Secretariat records significant savings and job cuts after two years of reforms, returning almost nine billion rupees to the treasury and eliminating 302 positions.
Aug 11, 2026, 12:36 AM
A review of the 2026 census and election outcomes shows that the share of Muslims in western Uttar Pradesh has not translated into proportional political voice, raising questions about the lasting effects of partition decisions made 79 years ago.
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Pakistan’s automotive sector is regaining confidence through electric vehicle adoption, but industry voices warn that inconsistent policy could stall progress. Stakeholders call for a clear framework that aligns with the upcoming NEV Policy 2025‑30 to protect consumer decisions and future investments.
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Sajid Iqbal secured 40,702 votes in LA-14, defeating former AJK prime minister Atiq Ahmed Khan who received 19,542 votes. The result marks a major setback for the Atiq family.
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The federal government announced that petrol would stay at Rs327.62 per litre and HSD at Rs380.86 per litre for August 11, citing the non‑publication of Platts rates.
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The Islamabad High Court requested written reports from the federal government and the Ministry of Law by Tuesday, highlighting a long‑standing delay in approving a summary that forwards Judicial Commission recommendations for new high court judges.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that the Makkah Defence Agreement is an extension of Pakistan‑Saudi Arabia’s 2025 mutual defence pact, now adding Turkey. The trilateral pact emphasises collective deterrence and is intended solely for defensive purposes to strengthen regional stability.
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Pakistan’s fuel prices were left unchanged for the first time this month after Platts market figures were not published on August 10. Petrol will be sold at Rs327.62 per litre and high‑speed diesel at Rs380.86 per litre, effective from August 11.*
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker to discuss Pakistan‑U.S. trade and investment opportunities. The meeting highlighted gains on a reciprocal trade framework and cooperation with U.S. institutions.
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Polling in the third phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections was reported as peaceful in Poonch division, with the PML-N poised to form the government after a majority.
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The Peshawar High Court allowed Noreen Niazi, sister of Imran Khan, to move freely while a final bail hearing is pending, directing her to appear in Islamabad by August 20.
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Mahmood Khan Achakzai wrote a formal letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requesting the start of the constitutional process to appoint a new chief election commissioner and members of the Election Commission of Pakistan for Sindh and Balochistan.
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Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced that the PTI’s national leaders and its ally TTAP have agreed on a long march to Islamabad on September 27. The move follows the party’s frustration over unanswered grievances and Imran Khan’s imprisonment.
Dawn
The Islamabad High Court has directed the government to explain the constitutional ramifications of allowing the prime minister’s recommendations for judicial appointments to sit idle, after a petition raised concerns about a presidential delay.
Dawn
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah congratulated Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The pact links Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey in a collective security framework. The two leaders also discussed regional issues, including Occupied East Jerusalem, and pledged close engagement.
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The Sindh government has decided to set up a judicial commission headed by a Sindh High Court judge to lead a fresh probe into the killing of Mir Raza Ali, the owner of Wafflix, following new post‑mortem results that added a murder charge to the original kidnapping case.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical tests and procedures and is expected to be observed for two days, Dawn reported.
Dawn
Central PTI officials say they were uninformed about a long march to Islamabad scheduled for September 27, announced by the Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa chief minister.
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