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The Privatisation Commission has approved a financial adviser for the outsourcing of Lahore’s Allama Iqbal and Karachi’s Jinnah airports. The selected consortium will negotiate the advisory agreement.
Aug 11, 2026, 5:21 PM
Ten judges were sworn into the Lahore High Court after President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointments, ending a weeks‑long deadlock. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum administered the oath, and the new judges will serve for one year.
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During a NATO summit in Ankara, former U.S. President Donald Trump was moved from the older Air Force One into a smaller C‑32A aircraft by an airport catering truck. The covert swap was carried out after a credible Iranian assassination threat, according to the Washington Post and corroborating reports. The new Qatari‑donated jet remained on the tarmac for media inspection.
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The Election Commission has scheduled re‑polling at 23 stations in Bagh for the third phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections. The move, set for August 15, may change the balance between the Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan Muslim League‑Nawaz.
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Cambridge International announced the June 2026 results for more than 368,000 students worldwide, including over 100,000 in Pakistan. The release follows recent exam paper leak incidents that raised concerns about security.
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The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has ordered four Karachi residents to appear at its office on August 13 after a complaint by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon of defamation related to the Mir Raza Ali murder case. The notice requires the respondents to bring documents and devices for the inquiry.
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A powerful 7.4‑magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 164 people and smashing buildings in cities such as Cali, Pereira and Manizales. Rescue crews, police, soldiers and volunteers are working through the night to search for survivors and aid those trapped.
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Negotiations between government officials and goods transporters collapsed, leading the All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance to vow a continued strike. The protest halted movement at Port Qasim after transporters parked their vehicles Monday.
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The Islamabad High Court issued notices to the federal government and the Ministry of Law and Justice, demanding reports on why the president has not approved the appointment summaries for judges to the IHC and provincial high courts.
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Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that new tax penalties cannot be applied retroactively to assessments made before 2002, rejecting an appeal by the tax department.
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A Palau-flagged tanker was hijacked by Somali pirates 111 days ago. Ten Pakistani crew members have remained hostages, with no serious rescue effort from their government, while families report worsening conditions and a recent distress call has brought the case back into focus.
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As Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day approaches, Pindi sees a surge of flag‑themed stalls selling flags, badges, children’s clothing, loud horns, firecrackers, and gifts in markets, commercial centres and neighbourhoods. The stalls have inflating prices and create noise that disturbs local residents.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Pakistan’s Supreme Court declared that penalties under Sections 182, 184 and 186 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 could not apply to assessments completed before June 30, 2002, settling a conflict between earlier bench rulings.
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Business leaders warned that Pakistan will need a real GDP growth rate of 6% to 7% annually to keep pace with a projected population of approximately 400 million by 2040.
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Pakistani campuses are changing their orientation approach. Rather than a brief information dump, they are turning the first week into an ongoing transition that builds relationships and supports diverse entrants from the start.
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