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Pakistani television has long shown female characters in roles beyond mere victims. Six notable dramas illustrate this trend, highlighting ambition, resilience and a blend of humor and hardship across decades.
Aug 9, 2026, 1:40 PM
Police added a murder charge to Mir Raza Ali’s case after a re‑postmortem identified gunshot injuries, overturning earlier suicide suggestion.
Express Tribune
Crew members on the Palau‑flagged oil tanker MT Honour 25, hijacked by Somali pirates in April, sent a new plea for Pakistani authorities to act after more than 100 days of captivity.
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The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, declares any armed attack on one of the three a collective threat, while maintaining their existing bilateral and multilateral commitments.
The Express Tribune
A Yemen‑aligned Houthi group said it struck Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery with a drone on Sunday. The Saudi energy ministry reported a fire that was extinguished with no injuries, following an earlier defense pact signed with Turkey and Pakistan.
The Express Tribune
Hesson met the coaches of Pakistan’s four National Champions Cup teams in Multan, focusing on one‑day skills and national‑domestic alignment.
The Express Tribune
Security forces in Pakistan’s Balochistan province eliminated 15 terrorists across eight districts in Operation Rad‑ul‑Fitna‑3, recovering vast stockpiles of weapons and ammunition and declaring their intent to continue the campaign.
The Express Tribune
Arshad Nadeem, the Pakistani javelin champion, finished ninth at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, far below his Olympic gold performance. Coach Salman Butt said the athlete will return to the gym and plans will be announced soon.
The Express Tribune
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a 10‑day high‑performance camp in Islamabad starting on October 7. The camp will bring together players from Under‑15 to senior levels, with Dutch coach Richard Snaijer guiding the program and setting the stage for a year‑long development effort.
The Express Tribune
Pakistani gamer Muhammad Zubair became the new world champion of Tekken 8 after sweeping South Korean competitor LowHigh with a 5-0 victory at the Esports World Cup in Paris. He earned a $250,000 prize.
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Ashas Rahim spends Rs68,000‑76,000 a month on gym, food, gear and supplements, while Kabir Hussain estimates Rs40,000‑50,000.
Express Tribune
Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, is still a key economic hub yet struggles with water shortages and stalled infrastructure projects. The city supplies only about 650 million gallons of water daily while needing 1.2 billion gallons. Major water, transport, sewage, waste, and security projects remain incomplete or delayed, keeping the city low in global livability rankings.
Express Tribune
Climate activist Bill McKibben sat down with the Express Tribune to explain why the Middle East conflict is accelerating a shift away from fossil fuels and to highlight Pakistan’s rapid adoption of solar power.
Express Tribune
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Egypt could become part of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement that unites Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia once unresolved technical matters are settled.
Dawn
Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) announced a multi‑day march to Islamabad on September 27, following consultations with allied parties.
The Express Tribune
An AI‑generated video depicting a stylised Adolf Hitler drinking from a plastic Fanta can went viral, with millions believing it was an authentic commercial. The clip’s obvious fake design sparked debate and highlighted how shock advertising has become normalized as a marketing strategy.
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Since April 2026 Pakistan tightened media regulations, requiring foreign journalists to register and obtain no‑objection certificates, while Al Jazeera’s website remains blocked without a published order.
Dawn
In July, Pakistan’s security forces launched a record number of counterterrorism operations, eliminating 205 militants but arresting only five. The year’s most attacks highlighted a deteriorating security situation, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
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