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US‑based exporters support the IMF’s 80/20 rule for Pakistan’s Export Processing Zones, saying the rule sustains supply chains, charitable organizations and job‑creation in the textile industry.
Aug 8, 2026, 10:37 PM
The Express Tribune reports that 144 children in Pakistan have died in 2026 from measles and diphtheria—two diseases preventable by vaccination.
The Express Tribune
The Express Tribune reports that Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed a trilateral defence pact, positioning Pakistan as a key player in the US‑Iran conflict.
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The Jamaat‑e‑Islami has moved sit‑ins that were planned for Aug. 9 to Aug. 16, announcing simultaneous protests outside provincial governor houses and a key sit‑in at the Punjab Chief Minister’s residence.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan’s Power Division announced an IFC-backed plan to install smart meters on 10 million single‑phase connections as a step to manage the rising share of rooftop solar. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to improve visibility and integration in the country’s legacy grid.
The Express Tribune
The Express Tribune editorial argues that Pakistan’s political debate over creating new provinces highlights deeper governance challenges, urging a focus on rule‑of‑law, institutional effectiveness and equitable tax systems rather than administrative restructuring.
The Express Tribune
Jamaat‑i‑Islami has announced coordinated sit‑ins on August 16 in Lahore, Peshawar, Hyderabad, and Quetta to press the government to eliminate the petroleum levy and lower fuel prices.
Dawn
On Friday in Mecca, King Salman's counterpart, Erdogan and Pakistan’s prime minister signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a mutual‑defence pact that treats an attack on any one of the three nations as an attack on all. The agreement does not name a specific adversary but analysts say Iran is central to its logic.
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Israel has yet to respond to a defence pact signed in Mecca by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, raising questions as elections approach.
Al Jazeera
The death of Karachi businessman Mir Raza Ali has taken a new turn after his parents filed a plea for exhumation, following a police conclusion of suicide. The family’s request was initially granted by a court but later postponed when they objected to the sudden reconstitution of a medico‑legal board. The case highlights persistent disputes over forensic reports and calls for stronger oversight in Pakistan’s investigative system.
Dawn
In Wellington, Pakistan and New Zealand conducted their third Joint Trade Committee meeting and fifth political consultation, signing an Education Cooperation Arrangement and agreeing to expand trade, investment, and agricultural collaboration.
Dawn
In a ceremony held yesterday in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed a mutual defense agreement that redefines Middle East security. Under the pact, an attack on one member is considered an attack on all three, marking a shift toward a regional security architecture independent of American military bases.
Al Jazeera
Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari hailed the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement as a significant milestone, praising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir and underscoring the pact’s role in strengthening regional security.
Express Tribune
Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf will begin a multi‑day march toward Islamabad on 27 September, after consulting allies and religious parties, the K‑P information minister said.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan's women netball team opened their plate division campaign with a decisive 58‑34 win against Japan in Hong Kong, earning their first points at the Asian Netball Championships 2026.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan all‑rounder Khushdil Shah has denied reports that he may leave national cricket side, reaffirming his loyalty in an Instagram statement. The comments arise from a resurfaced interview of teammate Abbas Afridi, which sparked speculation about Khushdil’s future.
The Express Tribune
A 30‑year‑old Peace‑building program held its first UK summer camp in Devon, where 14‑17‑year‑olds from eight countries, including Israel, Palestine, India and Pakistan, spent three weeks in daily two‑hour discussions about conflict and cooperation.
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Veteran boxing coach Arshad Hussain praised Fatima Zehra’s bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games and urged the Pakistan Boxing Federation to invest more in female talent.
The Express Tribune
