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Fire at Saudi Arabia’s Aramco Refinery in Jazan Extinguished after Houthi Rebels Claim Attack This Week.
A fire at Saudi Arabia’s Jazan refinery was brought under control after Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed a drone strike on the facility.
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Two women die in police custody, families demand investigation, authorities review CCTV and burial procedures.
Relatives of Anmol and Amina, who died in custody at a Punjab police station, are calling for an impartial probe. A judicial inquiry is examining police statements, CCTV footage, and burial arrangements.
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Murder Charge Added to Mir Raza Ali Case as Re‑postmortem Report Finds Gunshot Wounds.
Police added a murder charge to Mir Raza Ali’s case after a re‑postmortem identified gunshot injuries, overturning earlier suicide suggestion.
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Yemen’s Houthis claim drone attack on Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery after kingdom signs defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan.
A Yemen‑aligned Houthi group said it struck Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery with a drone on Sunday. The Saudi energy ministry reported a fire that was extinguished with no injuries, following an earlier defense pact signed with Turkey and Pakistan.
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Two tribal elders shot dead by unidentified armed men in Lower South Waziristan area.
Two elderly men of the Suleman Khel tribe were killed in a vehicle shoot‑out at Darozanda, Lower South Waziristan, on Sunday, after unidentified gunmen opened fire.
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Police reconstitute investigation team for Mir Raza Ali’s murder and add murder charge to FIR.
Karachi police have reshaped the probe into the death of 25‑year‑old businessman Mir Raza Ali, adding a murder section to the case filed by his father and deploying a five‑member team to review new evidence after a second post‑mortem contradicting the first.
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South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada sees home 2027 World Cup as ‘fortress’ and opportunity for first title.
Fast‑bowler Kagiso Rabada says hosting the 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa will feel like freedom and a chance to defend home conditions, aiming for the country’s first men’s 50‑over title.
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Lahore Metro Bus firm to suspend operations from Aug 11 over fuel cost dispute with Punjab Mass Transit Authority.
A private company operating Lahore’s Metro Bus will halt services on Aug 11 after failing to resolve fuel cost issues with the Punjab Mass Transit Authority.
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Rawalpindi’s Children’s Hospital Project Sets New Completion Date of 31 December 2026 after four-year delay.
The previously delayed Children’s Hospital in Rawalpindi now has a firm deadline of December 31, 2026, with the project’s cost up 50 %.
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Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister reaffirms full support for ASEAN’s regional peace and development efforts.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to support ASEAN’s initiatives for regional peace, stability, prosperity and sustainable development, stressing the importance of inclusive dialogue and cooperation.
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Pakistan records $41.6 billion remittances, with a widening regional divide across provinces as migration remains key to development but leaves periphery provinces behind.
Pakistan’s remittance inflows topped $41.6 billion in FY 2025‑26, the first time the figure crossed that threshold. The surge amplifies a deep provincial gap, with Punjab, Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir receiving most of the money while Sindh and Balochistan receive far less.
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Re‑postmortem of Mir Raza Ali Completed, Samples Sent for DNA and Chemical Tests, Identity Still Uncertain.
The eight‑member medical board finished the re‑postmortem of Karachi businessman Mir Raza Ali and sent samples for DNA and chemical testing. However, a board member acknowledged doubt that the body is Ali’s, pending laboratory confirmation.
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Pakistan Women Clinch 58‑34 Victory Over Japan to Open Plate Division at Asian Netball Championships.
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.
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Despite Recent Speculation, Pakistan All‑Rounder Khushdil Shah Rejects Exit Rumors, Affirms Commitment to National Cricket Team.
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.
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Teenagers from Israel, Palestine and other conflict zones share dialogue and hopes for peace at Devon summer camp.
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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Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Rejects Proposal to Detach Haripur and Abbottabad Districts for Islamabad Annexation, Upholding Provincial Integrity.
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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PTI's Lahore Rally Draws 1,500, Largest Arrests in Punjab Focused on Rawalpindi amid Police Crackdowns.
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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Faisalabad records 180 deaths in 18,728 road crashes despite police enforcement drives and checkpoints over seven months.
Faisalabad reported 180 fatalities and 21,827 injuries from 18,728 crashes in the first seven months of 2026, all tied to speeding.
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