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Karachi and Sindh public hospitals have only about 450 pediatric emergency beds for millions of children, causing frequent refusals and forced private care. Parents report denied admissions, overcrowding, and high private costs amid rising childhood illnesses.
Aug 10, 2026, 5:32 AM
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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Relatives of Anmol and Amina, who died in custody at a Punjab police station, are calling for an impartial probe. A judicial inquiry is examining police statements, CCTV footage, and burial arrangements.
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A resident shot and killed a common leopard on July 20 in Bajaur district, and the hide was skinned and withheld from authorities. The incident highlights rising killings across Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa, driven by deforestation, shrinking prey, and inadequate law enforcement.
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Farmers in Swabi burned half a tonne of tobacco at a press club, demanding that the Pakistan Tobacco Board pay the official rate of Rs750 per kilogram instead of the Rs350 offered.
The Express Tribune
Faisalabad Development Authority’s Canal Road remodel faces criticism for past failures. Plan includes new bridges, U-turns and ramps, but experts urge focus on traffic enforcement and service roads.
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The PAA announced a nationwide modernization initiative after finishing the Gwadar Airport at Rs55 billion and reconstructing Karachi’s main runway for Rs10 billion, while new projects at Lahore and Skardu move forward.
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A judicial magistrate launched a Section 176 inquiry into the suspicious deaths of two underage girls, Amina and Anmol, who were in Lahore police custody on Aug. 4. The families demanded an impartial investigation after the girls died while in custody and before reaching the hospital.
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The National Accountability Bureau has begun a new investigation into Zameer Abbasi, prime suspect in the Rs8.5bn Yellow Line graft case, over allegations of assets beyond his income and illegal promotions in the Sindh government.
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Punjab’s cabinet has announced a budget for local‑government elections that were constitutionally due in April 2022, signalling a move to restore grassroots democracy while critics highlight that the province’s law gives elected councils limited real authority.
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Pakistan’s fiscal deficit for the first 11 months of FY26 narrowed to 1.6% of GDP, yet the country’s debt has reached a staggering Rs83.29 trillion. The International Monetary Fund projects a 3.2% deficit for FY27, while the Federal Board of Revenue missed its tax target by Rs975 billion. The energy sector’s capacity payments, circular debt, and Canada–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) related claims are key drivers of fiscal stress.
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The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has added ten residents to the Fourth Schedule of the Anti‑Terrorism Act, 2014, following a cabinet decision on June 5. The move cites alleged links to the banned Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JK‑JAAC) and subjects the individuals to enhanced monitoring and restrictions.
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A new autopsy ruled suicide unlikely in the case of businessman Mir Raza Ali’s murder, prompting the Sindh home ministry to order a judicial inquiry led by a high‑court judge.
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi urges creation of more provinces, asserting Pakistan’s governance system has collapsed. His proposal, supported by the military, faces widespread political criticism and legal challenges.
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Since the US‑Israel war with Iran began in late February, the world lost more than 2.6 billion barrels of oil, but prices have stayed in double digits.
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The new automotive policy, which should have replaced the previous one before its June 30 expiration, sees competing interests: legacy assemblers seek protection for internal combustion engines, while hybrid and EV manufacturers push for continued subsidies and stronger localisation mandates.
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Voting has begun in four constituencies of Bagh and Haveli districts during the third phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections. 10,300 troops have been deployed alongside regular police to safeguard 803 polling stations, most classified as sensitive or highly sensitive. The earlier phases gave the PML‑N 24 seats and PPP 10 seats.
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The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government led by the Pakistan Peoples Party appointed seven new members to its Public Service Commission (PSC) days before its term ends. The move, made under constitutional provisions, has raised concerns about the propriety and timing of the appointments. Opposition leader Shahid Mehmood Wani criticized the decision, urging the new elected government to decide such matters.
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