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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.
Aug 8, 2026, 5:37 AM
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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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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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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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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Goods transporters began suspending services Friday night after failed talks, marking the start of a nationwide wheel-jam strike.
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Pakistani model and actor Mariam Michael shares her experience growing up as a Christian, highlighting ongoing discrimination and harassment in both the public sphere and entertainment industry.
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Mohammad Waseem is evaluating overseas training camps in Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States for his next fight in December. He plans to defend his WBA Gold bantamweight title, but a possible unification bout with U.S. champion Jesse Rodriguez remains on the table.
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Three Gulf and South Asian leaders signed a joint defence agreement in Makkah that treats an attack on one as an attack on all. The pact drew praise and analysis from officials and scholars alike.
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Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has announced a 75‑paisa per unit fuel cost adjustment for August electricity bills, adding a Rs9.8 billion burden to consumers. The adjustment applies to prepaid tariffs, excluding lifeline and electric‑vehicle customers, and is part of an ongoing monthly review of fuel costs.
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The Supreme Court Bar Association voiced support for Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi’s proposal to create new provinces, arguing that the move would improve governance and living standards. The Pakistan Bar Council reaffirmed the need for constitutional adherence, while also condemning press restrictions.
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The Privatisation Commission announced it has received twelve expressions of interest to buy 51%‑100% stakes in Faisalabad Electric Supply Company. Investors come from Turkey, China and Pakistan, signalling confidence in the country's power distribution sector.
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