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The Islamabad High Court has asked the federal government and the Federal Board of Revenue to explain a 7% withholding tax increase on goods transport, ruling that the hike may be discriminatory against non‑oil tanker operators.
Aug 9, 2026, 2:56 AM
The Express Tribune editorial argues that Pakistan’s political debate over creating new provinces highlights deeper governance challenges, urging a focus on rule‑of‑law, institutional effectiveness and equitable tax systems rather than administrative restructuring.
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Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari hailed the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement as a significant milestone, praising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir and underscoring the pact’s role in strengthening regional security.
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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.
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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 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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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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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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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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On Friday, thousands gathered at Nishat Chowk in Mingora to call for lasting peace after a Sunday suicide attack that claimed 15 lives, including six police officers. Protesters urged the government to restore law and order and permanently eliminate terrorism.
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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.
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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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The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission moved forward only four of the seven contested districts for August 10 voting, citing law and order issues in the remaining constituencies.
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The medical board tasked with exhuming Mir Raza Ali’s body was reconstituted, raising objections from the family’s lawyer who said the change was made without a clear reason.
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Pakistan's Supreme Court rejected a petition to appeal a Peshawar High Court ruling, holding that a contractor who accepted a final settlement and signed a No Demand Certificate cannot later seek arbitration for additional payment claims.
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The Pakistani Foreign Office (FO) said Thursday that India has neither the standing nor moral authority to comment on the ongoing elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), describing them as peaceful and lawful. FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi condemned India's remarks and called for an end to unilateral actions on the disputed territory.
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A Karachi court has authorized the exhumation of 25‑year‑old Mir Raza Ali’s body after doubts were raised over the original post‑mortem report. The judge ordered the formation of a medico‑legal board to conduct a fresh examination, including X‑ray, DNA and chemical tests, as the case remains unresolved.
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Pakistan’s government has adopted a new policy to govern how public data is handled by private firms, a step that could reshape data protection ahead of a comprehensive privacy law.
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