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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.
Aug 7, 2026, 3:31 PM
Yemen’s government reported that two civilians were killed by a Houthi attack on Marib. The incident comes as the Iran‑backed group intensifies assaults on troops backed by Saudi Arabia.
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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.
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Three Gulf‑region powers have agreed to a new defensive pact that adds to rather than replaces the United States’ security role in the area.
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Karachi traffic is jamming as Jamaat-i-Islami protesters block key roads during a nationwide sit‑in against the petroleum levy.
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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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The Jalalpur Canal has entered trial operation, reigniting tension between Punjab and Sindh over a 117‑km irrigation project that could divert 1,350 cusecs of water, while Sindh questions an extra 0.5 million acre‑feet needed annually.
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By 12 p.m. on Friday the KSE‑100 Index was down 450.05 points, or 0.25%, after a 771‑point slide early in the session. Trading volume reached 146.05 million shares with a value of Rs10.06 billion as investors reacted to rising crude prices and Strait of Hormuz concerns.
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Zafar Ibn‑e‑Yaqoob says training in Germany with world‑class athletes can help Nadeem keep his top javelin ranking.
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Jamaat‑e‑Islami has organized nationwide demonstrations that will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and other cities. The party’s plan covers 510 major roads and highways in 170 districts, with a threat to expand to 1,500 routes if authorities block the march. Protest caravans in Karachi will move from Shahrah‑e‑Pakistan toward Mazar‑e‑Quaid and then march to Shahrah‑e‑Faisal, while traffic management plans in Lahore and other venue
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The Asian Cricket Council has confirmed the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup will be played in Dubai from Aug. 28 to Sept. 13. The eight‑team tournament opens with Hong Kong versus Thailand and features a marquee clash between Pakistan and India on Sept. 5.
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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.
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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.
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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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Pakistan's Supreme Court rejected a petition to appeal a Peshawar High Court ruling, holding that a contractor who accepted a final settlement and signed a No Demand Certificate cannot later seek arbitration for additional payment claims.
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The Lahore Divisional Inspector General issued a new SOP that forbids women from staying in police stations after sunset, except with senior officer approval, following allegations of rape inside Ghaziabad police station.
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Pakistan's Under‑21 hockey team will play South Korea in the final test match at Naseer Bunda Stadium today, following the senior side’s 3‑0 series win.
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SAP Middle East and North Africa Senior Vice President Ahmed Al‑Faifi says that Pakistan’s growing interest in artificial intelligence faces major obstacles, including unreliable enterprise data, outdated processes and a shortage of skilled professionals. He urges businesses to modernise core systems before deploying AI.
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