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The Lahore High Court ruled that customer data held by banks is property under Pakistani law, making its dishonest use a criminal breach of trust. The court granted post‑arrest bail to a telecom operator involved in a SIM‑swap fraud while denying bail to a private bank employee.
Aug 8, 2026, 8:30 AM
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, said he never invited opposition members to resume negotiations. The meeting, held with MNA Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar and Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, focused only on the upcoming Independence Day ceremony. He added that further talks would need face‑to‑face discussion, not media broadcasts.
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Yemen’s ruling forces suffered the deadliest blow of the last four years when Houthi rebels launched missile and drone strikes that killed at least 58 soldiers and wounded 11 civilians, including a Pakistani national.
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On August 8, 2026, the Supreme Court of Pakistan issued a 10‑page judgment against the trend of unnecessary adjournments in civil trials, urging advocates to manage their commitments more responsibly.
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The Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa Assembly voted unanimously to reject a plan to merge Haripur and Abbottabad into Islamabad’s federal territory, affirming that the districts remain inseparable parts of the province.
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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reported a modest turnout of about 1,500 at its Lahore rally on August 5, amid police crackdowns across Punjab. Arrests were highest in Rawalpindi, with 15 workers booked in one FIR and two in another, and additional detentions under the Maintenance of Public Order ordinance in districts such as Khushab and Sargodha. Party leaders call for a review of the provincial chapter’s performance.
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Pakistan’s only pediatric electrophysiology program has completed 500 life‑saving procedures for children with arrhythmias, all funded free of cost by the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in Karachi.
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Lab results show 48% of ghee, 75% of refined palm oil, and 44% of packaged milk from markets are substandard, prompting the Planning Minister to launch a comprehensive survey of loose and packaged food products.
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Critics say Pakistani university administrators are engrossed in paperwork, meetings and compliance, letting teaching, research and student mentorship fall behind. An example involves HEC suspending a program over graduate quality concerns, spotlighting the tension between management and academic quality.
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Security forces eliminated ten militants from the Fitna-Al-Khawarij group in two separate encounters on August 6, 2026, in South Waziristan and Dir district, as confirmed by the Inter‑Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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The bodies of five foreign mountaineers recovered from Broad Peak after last week’s avalanche were flown from Skardu to Islamabad, where they will be handed over to their embassies before repatriation.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to a new trilateral defence agreement, called the Mecca pact, amid growing tensions with Iran. The deal, described as NATO‑style, could alter regional security dynamics and prompt concerns over the United States' influence in the region.
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During a Friday operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu district, a 27‑year‑old captain was killed while seven terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek‑i‑Taliban Pakistan were neutralised, ISPR said.
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President Zardari praised police sacrifices on Police Martyrs Day, amid 112 security officials killed in July, a 195% jump from June.
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Pakistan has earmarked 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI data‑centre projects. The decision has raised questions about whether the national grid can meet the distinct demands of high‑intensity digital services, including consistent power delivery, cooling needs and overall network reliability.
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The National Accountability Bureau chairman called for the removal of the Rs500 million limit that bars investigations of government officials accused of corruption involving lower amounts, arguing it hampers accountability and forces cases to be handled by other agencies.
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Since 26 June, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority reports 151 deaths, 73 of them children, and 448 injuries. More than 1,200 homes are damaged. In Chitral, flash floods have washed away bridges and cut roads, separating patients from medical care.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly amended the 2026 law that granted lifetime blue passports and arms licences to lawmakers, reducing licences to four and withdrawing passport provisions. It also passed a resolution opposing a federal proposal to annex Hazara districts.
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