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Pakistan’s main stock index, the KSE‑100, fell 1,132.60 points to 180,177.68 by 12.49 pm after an earlier 1,106.73‑point dip. The slide followed a more than 1 % rise in oil prices triggered by President Trump’s demand for compensation from Tehran, heightening doubts about a US‑Iran agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Market activity remained robust with 218.25 million shares changing hands and a traded value of roughly Rs13.92 billion.
Aug 11, 2026, 8:35 AM
Bahrain’s foreign minister called Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to offer congratulations on the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed on August 7 with Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The call also announced Bahrain’s plan to visit Pakistan soon.
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Iran’s foreign minister said U.S. and Israeli military actions alone created security problems in the Strait of Hormuz and that Iran is negotiating with Oman for a new safe shipping lane.
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The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has ordered four Karachi residents to appear at its office on August 13 after a complaint by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon of defamation related to the Mir Raza Ali murder case. The notice requires the respondents to bring documents and devices for the inquiry.
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Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced a new AI requirement for every undergraduate and postgraduate degree. The commission also released a draft policy that bans students from submitting AI‑generated work as their own and requires disclosure of the tools used. The rules are deemed unenforceable by educators, leading to questions about the policy’s practicality.
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A powerful 7.4‑magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 164 people and smashing buildings in cities such as Cali, Pereira and Manizales. Rescue crews, police, soldiers and volunteers are working through the night to search for survivors and aid those trapped.
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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 Islamabad High Court issued notices to the federal government and the Ministry of Law and Justice, demanding reports on why the president has not approved the appointment summaries for judges to the IHC and provincial high courts.
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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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Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that new tax penalties cannot be applied retroactively to assessments made before 2002, rejecting an appeal by the tax department.
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The newly renovated Raja Bazaar pedestrian street in Karachi is still blocked by a large number of motorcycles, despite a ban, prompting authorities to alert that fines and impoundments will be enforced.
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A Palau-flagged tanker was hijacked by Somali pirates 111 days ago. Ten Pakistani crew members have remained hostages, with no serious rescue effort from their government, while families report worsening conditions and a recent distress call has brought the case back into focus.
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As Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day approaches, Pindi sees a surge of flag‑themed stalls selling flags, badges, children’s clothing, loud horns, firecrackers, and gifts in markets, commercial centres and neighbourhoods. The stalls have inflating prices and create noise that disturbs local residents.
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Sindh has postponed forming a judicial commission for the murder of Mir Raza Ali after his family expressed confidence in a new police investigation team. The decision follows updates on the case, the body’s discovery, and ongoing post‑mortem examinations.
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Mardan Bibi, after regaining possession of land she inherited under the Ghori Pal Scheme, was abducted and tortured by 12 armed attackers. Police rescued her, arrested six suspects, and are pursuing the remaining attackers.
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The Sindh High Court demanded that the anti‑terrorism court provide a progress report on the overdue Mustafa Amir murder trial, citing a lack of movement in the case over the past year and ahalf.
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Pakistan’s petroleum ministry has unveiled revised guidelines that give foreign oil suppliers, through consignees, access to the national pipeline network for bonded storage and simplified re‑export of petroleum products.
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Mobile and internet services in Quetta and parts of Balochistan are still suspended, while a financial lockout in Nushki district persists until August 31, 2026, leaving residents unable to access banking and communication services.
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