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A wheel‑jam protest by goods transporters is in its third day as talks with government officials, led by the Communications and Petroleum Ministries, remain stalled. The strike impacts cargo movement nationwide.
Aug 11, 2026, 3:15 PM
Petroleum dealers have decided to shut all petrol pumps across Pakistan from Aug 15 for an indefinite period after the government failed to meet a 72‑hour ultimatum. The move follows a transport strike and demands an 8 % profit margin for 14,000 members.
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West Indies, ranked 10th in the ICC ODI rankings, will enter the 2027 World Cup Qualifier in February after missing the top‑eight automatic qualification cut‑off.
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Negotiations between government officials and goods transporters collapsed, leading the All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance to vow a continued strike. The protest halted movement at Port Qasim after transporters parked their vehicles Monday.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board has signed a three‑year deal with Al Batal Productions & Technologies to provide television and live‑streaming coverage of domestic cricket from the 2026‑27 season through 2028‑29.
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The State Bank of Pakistan’s biannual Monetary Policy Report released on Monday highlights how recent Middle East tensions may increase global energy and commodity prices, posing risks to the country’s macroeconomic stability.
Dawn
The former 1994 Olympics gold medalist Rahim Khan expressed uncertainty about Pakistan’s prospects at the upcoming World Cup, citing limited preparation and coaching time.
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England’s opener Emilio Gay has been cleared to play the 19 August Test against Pakistan after a shoulder scan finds no serious damage, guaranteeing his return to the England side.
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The Al Batal Presents University of Lahore National Champions Cup 2026‑27 started on Tuesday at Multan Cricket Stadium. Four squads will battle in seven 50‑over games, with the top two advancing to a final on August 18. The tournament is a key part of Pakistan’s 2026‑27 season and a test of depth ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
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A week of heavy rain has disrupted the transport of fresh produce in Lahore, expanding the gap between government‑notified prices and what shoppers are paying in city markets.
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Fast‑bowler Kagiso Rabada says hosting the 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa will feel like freedom and a chance to defend home conditions, aiming for the country’s first men’s 50‑over title.
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Arshad Nadeem, the Pakistani javelin champion, finished ninth at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, far below his Olympic gold performance. Coach Salman Butt said the athlete will return to the gym and plans will be announced soon.
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The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a 10‑day high‑performance camp in Islamabad starting on October 7. The camp will bring together players from Under‑15 to senior levels, with Dutch coach Richard Snaijer guiding the program and setting the stage for a year‑long development effort.
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Pakistani gamer Muhammad Zubair became the new world champion of Tekken 8 after sweeping South Korean competitor LowHigh with a 5-0 victory at the Esports World Cup in Paris. He earned a $250,000 prize.
Dawn
Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, is still a key economic hub yet struggles with water shortages and stalled infrastructure projects. The city supplies only about 650 million gallons of water daily while needing 1.2 billion gallons. Major water, transport, sewage, waste, and security projects remain incomplete or delayed, keeping the city low in global livability rankings.
Express Tribune
The Islamabad High Court has asked the federal government and the Federal Board of Revenue to explain a 7% withholding tax increase on goods transport, ruling that the hike may be discriminatory against non‑oil tanker operators.
Dawn
Goods carriers have parked in Karachi’s Mauripur port, stopping more than 400,000 vehicles and disrupting cargo flow to and from the city’s terminals. The nationwide strike, driven by a new daily fuel price policy and high withholding tax, threatens to halt industry production and jeopardise export commitments. Transporters demand a return to a monthly fuel price system and reduced tax.
Dawn
A nationwide strike by goods transporters is delaying raw material deliveries and export shipments. Industry leaders say the halt could stop factories, breach export contracts and hurt the economy.
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