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The Sindh government established an eight‑member medical board to exhumate the body of 25‑year‑old Mir Ali Raza on Saturday, Aug. 8, following family objections to the earlier board and a court order.
Aug 7, 2026, 6:20 PM
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 United States State Department will evaluate foreign journalists’ online presence when they apply for visas, expanding a Trump‑era initiative to include other visa categories, officials say.
The Express Tribune
In the sixth month of the U.S.‑Iran war, President Donald Trump contends with an emerging Iran‑Oman agreement that could hand control of the Strait of Hormuz to Tehran. With limited alternatives, the administration’s next moves could solidify a military stalemate or force a diplomatic concession ahead of the November midterms.
The Express Tribune
American firms are exploring Pakistan’s critical minerals, resulting in a $500m agreement and approval of $1.3bn U.S. financing for Reko Diq.
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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says certain elements within the ruling PML‑N are undermining Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, calling the situation a threat to coalition unity amid Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections.
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Former cricketer Shahid Afridi posted a video of him clearing trash from a mountain trail and announced he will install four to five dustbins to help visitors keep the region tidy.
The Express Tribune
Pakistani left‑arm spinner Noman Ali has signed for Lancashire for the remainder of the 2026 County Championship. The 39‑year‑old will make his debut on August 20 against Northamptonshire at Emirates Old Trafford.
The Express Tribune
Pakistani and U.S. officials met in Washington D.C. on Aug 7, 2026, for the Fourth Round of Counterterrorism Dialogue, pledging to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Makkah on Friday as part of a bilateral engagement, joined by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir.
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Zafar Ibn‑e‑Yaqoob says training in Germany with world‑class athletes can help Nadeem keep his top javelin ranking.
The Express Tribune
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir performed Umrah at Mecca during a three‑day official visit to Saudi Arabia, accompanied by senior Pakistani ministers and diplomats.
The Express Tribune
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission moved forward only four of the seven contested districts for August 10 voting, citing law and order issues in the remaining constituencies.
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The exhumation of 25‑year‑old Mir Raza Ali has been stopped after his family challenged a newly formed five‑member medic‑legal board, arguing that an eight‑member panel approved by the court must be reinstated.
The Express Tribune
Investigators say the driver of slain PTI leader Abdullah Tahir was honey‑trapped by a TikTok creator who supplied details of his routine. A video call on the day of the clinic attack helped gunmen confirm his presence before shooting him.
The Express Tribune
In separate raids on Aug 6, Pakistani forces neutralised 10 militants linked to the Fitna‑Al‑Khawarij group in Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa. Leadership praised the troops and recovered weapons.
The Express Tribune
Erdogan arrives in Riyadh for a one‑day work visit and will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, amid speculation of a new defence pact.
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