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Pakistan Government Considers Bypassing President’s Assent to Notify 19 High Court Judges Appointments, Prompting Legal Debate.

The federal government is weighing a move to issue notifications for the appointment of 19 high court judges, including four additional Peshawar judges, one Lahore judge, and a Sindh judge whose tenure was extended, even though President Asif Ali Zardari has not formally approved the Judicial Commission’s recommendations. Islamabad High Court has reserved a verdict on a plea challenging the delay.

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25 Banks Urge One-Window Housing Documentation at Rawalpindi Authority to Boost Prime Minister's Ghar Ho Tou Apna Programme.

Commercial banks in Rawalpindi have requested a streamlined, one‑window documentation process at the Rawalpindi Development Authority to speed up the National Housing Programme ‘Ghar Ho Tou Apna’. The call was made during a consultative session that drew 25 banks and 34 housing societies.

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Federal Minister and Sindh Governor Announce Coordinated Efforts to Reduce Marine Pollution and Safeguard Blue Economy.

Federal Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi confirmed plans to curb untreated sewage entering the sea, protecting mangroves, coral reefs, and fisheries vital to the blue economy.

The Express Tribune

Strait of Hormuz Security Incidents Highlight Ongoing Risks, Even as US‑Iran Agreement Sparks New Oil Flow.

Fresh explosions and an ongoing US naval blockade underscore danger in the Strait of Hormuz, while a new US‑Iran maritime understanding is already boosting U.S. crude imports.

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Pakistan Engages with Oman, Saudi and Other Partner Nations in Efforts to Resolve Strait of Hormuz Stand‑off.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office says the country is actively involved in diplomatic moves to ease tensions at the Strait of Hormuz while studying the terms of a Saudi‑led maritime coalition. Oman is leading negotiations with Iran over navigation rules, and Pakistan plans to decide on a Gaza stabilization force only after a formal proposal.

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Pakistan government cuts petrol and diesel prices by Rs3.19 and Rs1.50 per litre, effective Aug 7, after Ogra decision.

Pakistan’s government announced a price cut for petrol and high‑speed diesel, effective 7 August. Petrol will now sell for Rs329.82 per litre, diesel for Rs382.36, after a week‑by‑week revision process.

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Imran Khan’s fourth‑year imprisonment sparks nationwide PTI protests; over 100 supporters arrested as political tensions simmer.

Imran Khan’s prison term enters its fourth year amid widespread PTI protests across Pakistan, with over 100 demonstrators detained.

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Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Officials Walk in Islamabad to Reaffirm Support for Kashmir on Youm-e-Istehsal Seventh Anniversary.

Officials from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs led a solidarity walk on Constitution Avenue in Islamabad to celebrate the seventh anniversary of Youm-e-Istehsal and to reaffirm support for the Kashmiri people.

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Pakistan and the U.S. convened Fourth Counterterrorism Dialogue in Washington, D.C., pledged deeper bilateral collaboration.

The United States and Pakistan held the fourth annual Counterterrorism Dialogue in Washington, D.C., discussing regional and global terrorist threats and agreeing to strengthen their bilateral cooperation.

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Pakistan Beats West Indies, Ending Eight-Away Test Losing Streak, Drawing Series and Securing First Away Win in Three Years.

Pakistan won the final Test against West Indies, ending an eight‑away loss streak and drawing the series for the first time in three years.

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H.E. Hussain Muhammad, Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, Addresses Participants During Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir Ceremony Held at Consulate.

On Aug. 5, 2026, Pakistan’s Consul General in Dubai, H.E. Hussain Muhammad, spoke to attendees of the Youm-e-Istehsal‑e‑Kashmir ceremony at the Consulate General of Pakistan, as reported by the Associated Press of Pakistan.

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Pakistani and Kashmiri Communities in UAE Hold Youm-e-Istehsal Ceremony to Show Solidarity with Jammu and Kashmir.

Members of the Pakistani and Kashmiri expatriate communities in the United Arab Emirates participated in a ceremony organized by the Consulate General of Pakistan to express solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

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U.S. Charge d'affaires Natalie Baker visits Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif in Islamabad to discuss bilateral security matters.

Ms. Natalie Baker, the Acting U.S. Embassy head, met Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad on August 5 2026 to discuss defence and regional security issues.

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Pakistani Authorities Ban International Media From Reporting in Most of the Country After Dozens of Protesters Are Killed.

Pakistani authorities have imposed new restrictions banning international media from reporting in most of the country after the killing of dozens of protesters.

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Pakistan's ruling party wins 24 of 34 Kashmir seats in first two voting phases, despite boycott call.

In the early stages of the Kashmir election, candidates backed by Pakistan's ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N secured 24 of the 34 seats that have been decided, according to the election commission. The result came amid a boycott urged by a banned group.

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Pakistan Announces 20‑Member National Hockey Squad for 2026 World Cup in Netherlands and Belgium.

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has revealed its 20‑player squad and management team for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup scheduled in Netherlands and Belgium.

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