The newly renovated Raja Bazaar pedestrian street in Karachi is still blocked by a large number of motorcycles, despite a ban, prompting authorities to alert that fines and impoundments will be enforced.
Aug 11, 2026, 5:45 AM
Sindh has postponed forming a judicial commission for the murder of Mir Raza Ali after his family expressed confidence in a new police investigation team. The decision follows updates on the case, the body’s discovery, and ongoing post‑mortem examinations.
The Express Tribune
Mardan Bibi, after regaining possession of land she inherited under the Ghori Pal Scheme, was abducted and tortured by 12 armed attackers. Police rescued her, arrested six suspects, and are pursuing the remaining attackers.
Dawn
Newsroom feed
The Sindh High Court demanded that the anti‑terrorism court provide a progress report on the overdue Mustafa Amir murder trial, citing a lack of movement in the case over the past year and ahalf.
Dawn
Pakistan’s petroleum ministry has unveiled revised guidelines that give foreign oil suppliers, through consignees, access to the national pipeline network for bonded storage and simplified re‑export of petroleum products.
The Express Tribune
Mobile and internet services in Quetta and parts of Balochistan are still suspended, while a financial lockout in Nushki district persists until August 31, 2026, leaving residents unable to access banking and communication services.
The Express Tribune
Hyderabad Police issued 45 e‑challans targeting violations such as no‑parking, driving against direction and signal jumping on Auto Bhan Road, after implementing the e‑challan system in the city.
The Express Tribune
Activists convened outside Karachi’s Mazar‑i‑Quaid today, pressing eleven demands for stronger protections for Pakistan’s religious minorities and calling for constitutional changes that would open key offices to non‑Muslims.
Dawn
After a days‑long delay, President Asif Ali Zardari confirmed the appointment of additional judges to five major high courts, including Lahore, Sindh, Peshawar, Islamabad, and Balochistan. The approvals also covered the permanent confirmation of certain judges.
Dawn
City officials plan a new underpass at the Margalla‑Road and Eighth‑Avenue junction to reduce waiting times for vehicles and pedestrians.
Dawn
The State Bank of Pakistan’s biannual Monetary Policy Report released on Monday highlights how recent Middle East tensions may increase global energy and commodity prices, posing risks to the country’s macroeconomic stability.
Dawn
The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has called for the immediate resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and warned of a nationwide ‘Million March’ starting September 25 if its demands are unmet.
Dawn
July remittances reached $3.6 bn, a 13 % increase over the same month a year earlier, and 4.5 % higher than June.
Dawn
The Islamabad High Court says a resolution to the debate over judicial appointments in Pakistan is expected soon after recent talks between the Presidency and the federal government.
Dawn
A Senate committee has ordered immediate action to address vacant seats and fee disparities in Pakistan’s medical colleges. It has directed the Ministry of National Health Services and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council to investigate and report on the issue within one month.
The Express Tribune
On National Minorities Day, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced steps to reinforce legal protections and promote equality for the country’s minority groups. Both leaders reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to justice, tolerance, and unity, while citing historic constitutional foundations.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan’s federal cabinet approved the National Housing Policy 2026 and an action plan. The policy requires all housing projects to follow zoning laws, use vertical construction and include energy‑efficient codes. Members were informed of a working group that drafted the policy after consulting ministries, provincial governments, and international experts. The cabinet also reviewed progress on the Apna Ghar home‑ownership scheme, noting Rs220 billion in approved bank loans and more than Rs32 bi
Dawn
The World Bank criticised Pakistan’s decision to reallocate money from a flood‑recovery housing program to other infrastructure projects, saying it would worsen poverty for the region’s ultra‑poor residents.
Dawn
