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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.
Aug 11, 2026, 3:40 AM
Pakistan’s automotive sector is regaining confidence through electric vehicle adoption, but industry voices warn that inconsistent policy could stall progress. Stakeholders call for a clear framework that aligns with the upcoming NEV Policy 2025‑30 to protect consumer decisions and future investments.
The Express Tribune
The federal government announced that petrol would stay at Rs327.62 per litre and HSD at Rs380.86 per litre for August 11, citing the non‑publication of Platts rates.
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The Islamabad High Court requested written reports from the federal government and the Ministry of Law by Tuesday, highlighting a long‑standing delay in approving a summary that forwards Judicial Commission recommendations for new high court judges.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan’s fuel prices were left unchanged for the first time this month after Platts market figures were not published on August 10. Petrol will be sold at Rs327.62 per litre and high‑speed diesel at Rs380.86 per litre, effective from August 11.*
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Polling in the third phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections was reported as peaceful in Poonch division, with the PML-N poised to form the government after a majority.
The Express Tribune
The Islamabad High Court has directed the government to explain the constitutional ramifications of allowing the prime minister’s recommendations for judicial appointments to sit idle, after a petition raised concerns about a presidential delay.
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The Sindh government has decided to set up a judicial commission headed by a Sindh High Court judge to lead a fresh probe into the killing of Mir Raza Ali, the owner of Wafflix, following new post‑mortem results that added a murder charge to the original kidnapping case.
The Express Tribune
The announcement that provincial taxes would be abolished in Malakand Division has not been followed by an official notice, leaving traders and citizens anxious about unfinished legal implementation.
The Express Tribune
A robbery at an Edhi Foundation centre in Karachi cost employees' salaries and triggered a protest calling for suspects’ arrest and money recovery.
The Express Tribune
A week of heavy rain has disrupted the transport of fresh produce in Lahore, expanding the gap between government‑notified prices and what shoppers are paying in city markets.
The Express Tribune
The PAA announced a nationwide modernization initiative after finishing the Gwadar Airport at Rs55 billion and reconstructing Karachi’s main runway for Rs10 billion, while new projects at Lahore and Skardu move forward.
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The National Accountability Bureau has begun a new investigation into Zameer Abbasi, prime suspect in the Rs8.5bn Yellow Line graft case, over allegations of assets beyond his income and illegal promotions in the Sindh government.
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Punjab’s cabinet has announced a budget for local‑government elections that were constitutionally due in April 2022, signalling a move to restore grassroots democracy while critics highlight that the province’s law gives elected councils limited real authority.
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The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has added ten residents to the Fourth Schedule of the Anti‑Terrorism Act, 2014, following a cabinet decision on June 5. The move cites alleged links to the banned Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JK‑JAAC) and subjects the individuals to enhanced monitoring and restrictions.
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The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government led by the Pakistan Peoples Party appointed seven new members to its Public Service Commission (PSC) days before its term ends. The move, made under constitutional provisions, has raised concerns about the propriety and timing of the appointments. Opposition leader Shahid Mehmood Wani criticized the decision, urging the new elected government to decide such matters.
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The government has quietly cut the amount of resilient homes for over 134,000 families hit by the 2022 floods in Balochistan, shrinking the housing component of a Rs115 billion World Bank‑funded program to about 69,000 homes and removing $180 million of proposed extra financing.
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Pakistan’s government is working toward creating between seven and twenty‑seven new provinces, but the effort confronts constitutional requirements and political opposition that could cause backlash.
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