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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
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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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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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 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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The federal government lowered petrol and high‑speed diesel prices by Rs2.20 and Rs1.50 per litre for the next three days, fixing them at Rs327.62 and Rs380.86 respectively. The change follows a daily review system tied to global market rates.
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The government announced a reduction of Rs2.20 per litre for petrol and Rs1.50 per litre for high‑speed diesel for a three‑day period. The new retail prices will be Rs327.62 for petrol and Rs380.86 for diesel.
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On Friday, thousands gathered at Nishat Chowk in Mingora to call for lasting peace after a Sunday suicide attack that claimed 15 lives, including six police officers. Protesters urged the government to restore law and order and permanently eliminate terrorism.
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Pakistan Muslim League‑N ramped up its push in Rawalakot Division before the August 10 voting in Bagh and Haveli, saying the early results give it a strong chance to win a two‑thirds majority in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s 45‑member legislature.
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