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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.
Aug 8, 2026, 5:37 AM
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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Critics say Pakistani university administrators are engrossed in paperwork, meetings and compliance, letting teaching, research and student mentorship fall behind. An example involves HEC suspending a program over graduate quality concerns, spotlighting the tension between management and academic quality.
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Security forces eliminated ten militants from the Fitna-Al-Khawarij group in two separate encounters on August 6, 2026, in South Waziristan and Dir district, as confirmed by the Inter‑Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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The bodies of five foreign mountaineers recovered from Broad Peak after last week’s avalanche were flown from Skardu to Islamabad, where they will be handed over to their embassies before repatriation.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to a new trilateral defence agreement, called the Mecca pact, amid growing tensions with Iran. The deal, described as NATO‑style, could alter regional security dynamics and prompt concerns over the United States' influence in the region.
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During a Friday operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu district, a 27‑year‑old captain was killed while seven terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek‑i‑Taliban Pakistan were neutralised, ISPR said.
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President Zardari praised police sacrifices on Police Martyrs Day, amid 112 security officials killed in July, a 195% jump from June.
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Pakistan has earmarked 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI data‑centre projects. The decision has raised questions about whether the national grid can meet the distinct demands of high‑intensity digital services, including consistent power delivery, cooling needs and overall network reliability.
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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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Since 26 June, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority reports 151 deaths, 73 of them children, and 448 injuries. More than 1,200 homes are damaged. In Chitral, flash floods have washed away bridges and cut roads, separating patients from medical care.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly amended the 2026 law that granted lifetime blue passports and arms licences to lawmakers, reducing licences to four and withdrawing passport provisions. It also passed a resolution opposing a federal proposal to annex Hazara districts.
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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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Pakistan’s main market slipped after traders reacted to worries that the Middle East conflict could widen, sending the KSE‑100 roughly 347 points lower on Friday.
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Pakistan’s PVARA announced a significant step toward a comprehensive licensing system for virtual asset service providers, with a focus on transparency, risk‑based regulation, and consumer protection.
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Gold prices in Pakistan climbed another Rs5,100 per tola, pushing the day’s closing rate to Rs454,336. The gain matches a global surge that saw spot gold hit a seven‑week high, driven by U.S. payroll surprises and Middle East tensions.
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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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IFC has announced up to $20 million in financing for Novatex Ltd to import raw materials, strengthen export competitiveness, and support sustainable production.
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