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In Islamabad, Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani met with National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah at his home, pledging stronger cooperation between Pakistan's two parliamentary houses.
Aug 8, 2026, 7:40 AM
Yemen’s ruling forces suffered the deadliest blow of the last four years when Houthi rebels launched missile and drone strikes that killed at least 58 soldiers and wounded 11 civilians, including a Pakistani national.
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On August 8, 2026, the Supreme Court of Pakistan issued a 10‑page judgment against the trend of unnecessary adjournments in civil trials, urging advocates to manage their commitments more responsibly.
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Only 70 of more than 4,300 civil service exam candidates passed a Combined Competitive Examination in Sindh, sparking protests over alleged irregularities.
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PML‑N campaigns in Rawalakot Division with confidence that the August 10 vote in Haveli and Bagh will bring the party a two‑thirds majority in the 45‑member legislature.
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The Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa Assembly voted unanimously to reject a plan to merge Haripur and Abbottabad into Islamabad’s federal territory, affirming that the districts remain inseparable parts of the province.
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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reported a modest turnout of about 1,500 at its Lahore rally on August 5, amid police crackdowns across Punjab. Arrests were highest in Rawalpindi, with 15 workers booked in one FIR and two in another, and additional detentions under the Maintenance of Public Order ordinance in districts such as Khushab and Sargodha. Party leaders call for a review of the provincial chapter’s performance.
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The government reversed its earlier move and reinstated the eight‑member medical board that Mir Raza Ali’s family demanded. The board, chaired by Karachi Police Surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed, will conduct an exhumation and re‑postmortem at 11 a.m. Saturday.
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In the 2026 BIEK Arts Class‑XII exams, Iqra Huffaz Girls Science College alumna Anshara bint Muhammad Taufiq topped with 926/1100. Three students earned A‑1 grades. Overall, 4,526 of 10,002 appeared passed, a 45.25% rate.
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Lab results show 48% of ghee, 75% of refined palm oil, and 44% of packaged milk from markets are substandard, prompting the Planning Minister to launch a comprehensive survey of loose and packaged food products.
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The National Accountability Bureau chairman called for the removal of the Rs500 million limit that bars investigations of government officials accused of corruption involving lower amounts, arguing it hampers accountability and forces cases to be handled by other agencies.
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The government’s legal team is set to meet the Presidency this Sunday to break the deadlock over judicial appointments while the Islamabad High Court has not yet ruled on a petition challenging President Zardari’s failure to act on the Judicial Commission’s recommendations.
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A federal grant of Rs4.3 billion has been approved to cover legal costs for international arbitration cases involving Pakistani power sector investors and K‑Electric shareholders. The funds will reimburse payments made by the Private Power and Infrastructure Board and the Central Power Purchasing Agency‑Guarantee and cover advances and mark‑ups.
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The federal government lowered petrol and high‑speed diesel prices by Rs2.20 and Rs1.50 per litre for the next three days, fixing them at Rs327.62 and Rs380.86 respectively. The change follows a daily review system tied to global market rates.
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The government announced a reduction of Rs2.20 per litre for petrol and Rs1.50 per litre for high‑speed diesel for a three‑day period. The new retail prices will be Rs327.62 for petrol and Rs380.86 for diesel.
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On Friday, thousands gathered at Nishat Chowk in Mingora to call for lasting peace after a Sunday suicide attack that claimed 15 lives, including six police officers. Protesters urged the government to restore law and order and permanently eliminate terrorism.
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Pakistan Muslim League‑N ramped up its push in Rawalakot Division before the August 10 voting in Bagh and Haveli, saying the early results give it a strong chance to win a two‑thirds majority in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s 45‑member legislature.
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The Sindh government established an eight‑member medical board to exhumate the body of 25‑year‑old Mir Ali Raza on Saturday, Aug. 8, following family objections to the earlier board and a court order.
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