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The federal government lowered petrol and high‑speed diesel prices by Rs2.20 and Rs1.50 per litre for the next three days, fixing them at Rs327.62 and Rs380.86 respectively. The change follows a daily review system tied to global market rates.
Aug 7, 2026, 7:30 PM
The Sindh government established an eight‑member medical board to exhumate the body of 25‑year‑old Mir Ali Raza on Saturday, Aug. 8, following family objections to the earlier board and a court order.
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Goods transporters began suspending services Friday night after failed talks, marking the start of a nationwide wheel-jam strike.
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Pakistani model and actor Mariam Michael shares her experience growing up as a Christian, highlighting ongoing discrimination and harassment in both the public sphere and entertainment industry.
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Mohammad Waseem is evaluating overseas training camps in Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States for his next fight in December. He plans to defend his WBA Gold bantamweight title, but a possible unification bout with U.S. champion Jesse Rodriguez remains on the table.
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Three Gulf and South Asian leaders signed a joint defence agreement in Makkah that treats an attack on one as an attack on all. The pact drew praise and analysis from officials and scholars alike.
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Saudi Arabia has issued warnings of imminent attacks from Iraqi militias tied to Iran‑backed Houthis aimed at ports and airports. The government cited a looming two‑pronged strike from the north and south and noted a new defence agreement with Turkey and Pakistan.
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PPP Chairman Bilawal rejects claims about new administrative units as political rhetoric, calls for a truth commission, warns of rigged elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and says the party will follow the people’s will.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has announced a 75‑paisa per unit fuel cost adjustment for August electricity bills, adding a Rs9.8 billion burden to consumers. The adjustment applies to prepaid tariffs, excluding lifeline and electric‑vehicle customers, and is part of an ongoing monthly review of fuel costs.
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The Supreme Court Bar Association voiced support for Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi’s proposal to create new provinces, arguing that the move would improve governance and living standards. The Pakistan Bar Council reaffirmed the need for constitutional adherence, while also condemning press restrictions.
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The Privatisation Commission announced it has received twelve expressions of interest to buy 51%‑100% stakes in Faisalabad Electric Supply Company. Investors come from Turkey, China and Pakistan, signalling confidence in the country's power distribution sector.
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Three Gulf‑region powers have agreed to a new defensive pact that adds to rather than replaces the United States’ security role in the area.
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American firms are exploring Pakistan’s critical minerals, resulting in a $500m agreement and approval of $1.3bn U.S. financing for Reko Diq.
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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says certain elements within the ruling PML‑N are undermining Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, calling the situation a threat to coalition unity amid Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections.
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Pakistani actress Sabahat Bukhari says that light, friendly flirting on set can boost confidence and help actors spark chemistry, while she shares her experiences with typecasting and delayed payments.
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Former cricketer Shahid Afridi posted a video of him clearing trash from a mountain trail and announced he will install four to five dustbins to help visitors keep the region tidy.
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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.
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Pakistani and U.S. officials met in Washington D.C. on Aug 7, 2026, for the Fourth Round of Counterterrorism Dialogue, pledging to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
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