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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.
Aug 7, 2026, 11:25 AM
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.
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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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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.
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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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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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Heavy monsoon rain in Lahore has caused traffic congestion, highlighting the city’s rapid, unplanned development and loss of green areas.
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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Pakistan’s growing interest in artificial intelligence faces major obstacles, including unreliable enterprise data, outdated processes and a shortage of skilled professionals.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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After the board announced its annual results, Rawalpindi’s top students urged policymakers to modernise education, cut rote learning and align standards with science and technology.
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The Islamabad High Court asked the federal government to explain why a summary for appointing high court judges has remained unapproved, before deciding on a petition that questions President Asif Ali Zardari’s inaction.
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A mass HIV screening in Sindh revealed 120 positive cases at Valika Hospital and an additional 21 positives at Landhi Hospital. The findings, involving children of SESSI employees and others, prompt departmental action against 37 doctors, paramedics and officials.
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The Peshawar High Court declared the acting deputy superintendent position of Constable Ayaz Khan illegal, nullifying a September 2025 notification that had placed a Grade‑7 officer in a senior role. The ruling cites a breach of the Police Act and the rules governing officer appointments.
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The United Nations Security Council denounced a suicide bombing in Swat that killed at least 16 Pakistani nationals and injured dozens. The Tehreek‑i‑Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility, and Pakistan warned that some terrorist groups still use Afghan safe‑havens to launch attacks. The council offered condolences and urged global cooperation to bring perpetrators to justice.
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The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has moved the Medical and Dental College Admission Test from August 16 to September 20, citing the need for a smooth, secure and transparent examination. PMDC assures no change in other terms and notes around 135,000 candidates will sit the exam, amid over 1,000 complaints, while the exam remains mandatory for admission to medical and dental colleges.
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The Pakistani Foreign Office (FO) said Thursday that India has neither the standing nor moral authority to comment on the ongoing elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), describing them as peaceful and lawful. FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi condemned India's remarks and called for an end to unilateral actions on the disputed territory.
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A Karachi court has authorized the exhumation of 25‑year‑old Mir Raza Ali’s body after doubts were raised over the original post‑mortem report. The judge ordered the formation of a medico‑legal board to conduct a fresh examination, including X‑ray, DNA and chemical tests, as the case remains unresolved.
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At Pakistan’s General Headquarters, CDF Munir met Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi to discuss expanded military cooperation and joint efforts against common security threats.
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