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Kasim and Sulaiman Khan say they have not seen their father for seven months because Pakistan has blocked visits, while the government insists Imran Khan receives regular medical care and visitor access at Adiala Jail.
Aug 7, 2026, 3:36 AM
Pakistani security forces killed 12 Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists during intelligence‑based operations on August 5 and 6 in Washuk and Mastung districts, as part of the Rad‑ul‑Fitna 3 counter‑terrorism campaign. The president and prime minister praised the forces for their successful actions.
The Express Tribune
Pakistani transport associations plan a nationwide road block beginning August 8 unless the government addresses their demands, which include monthly petroleum price reviews, toll tax relief, and stricter axle‑load enforcement.
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The international community warned that Afghan security forces are tolerating terrorist groups such as TTP, BLA, and others, allowing them to use Afghan territory.
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A coal mine collapse near Quetta claimed the lives of 34 workers, underscoring long‑standing safety gaps in Pakistan’s mining industry.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan’s prisons are operating well beyond capacity, holding 113,214 inmates on an authorized space for 68,828, with 74.05% waiting for trial. A national declaration calls for legal reform and alternatives to incarceration.
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An editorial from The Express Tribune argues that Pakistan’s repeated declarations of collapse have become a staple rhetoric, yet the entrenched power structures stay unchanged. The piece highlights historical and systemic issues that keep governance focused on benefit to a few rather than reform.
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Pakistan ended its eight‑match Test stutter in Trinidad, winning at Queen’s Park Oval after three years of no victories. Captain Babar Azam finished the chase with consecutive sixes.
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Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been held in solitary confinement for eight months, denied family and legal contact. His sons allege court orders are ignored, and a PTI protest campaign on his third year in prison has caused tear‑gas incidents and arrests in Karachi and other cities.
The Express Tribune
A committee led by Power Minister Sardar Awais Leghari held meetings but did not settle on revised tariffs, leaving a 300 % higher barrier than national rates.
The Express Tribune
The Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan has partnered with national bodies to offer a free three‑month technical training course, enrolling 100 students on August 24.
The Express Tribune
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.
The Express Tribune
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’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.
Dawn
The Brazilian forward has agreed to extend his stay at the Spanish club until 2032.
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Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner‑Johnson expressed excitement about facing former Texans teammates in the opening game of the season.
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On August 6, 2026, Pakistan’s Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah spoke at the Mining Technical Conference 2026, urging investment, technology and innovation to advance sustainable development in the mining sector.
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England announced a 16‑man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan on August 8. The decision features returning captain Joe Root and notes a replacement for Ben Stokes and the return of Ollie Pope.
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