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.
Aug 10, 2026, 9:31 PM
At a recent conference, scientists highlighted that Pakistan’s absence at meetings linking environmental damage and antimicrobial resistance raises concerns about the integration of science into policy.
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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.
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A senior Pentagon official said the United States is not leaving Asia and is urging allies to share more of the security burden.
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The former 1994 Olympics gold medalist Rahim Khan expressed uncertainty about Pakistan’s prospects at the upcoming World Cup, citing limited preparation and coaching time.
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Pakistan has begun training for its upcoming Test series in England, welcoming new batting coach Michael Smith to the squad. The team held its first session at Kent County Club in Beckenham, focusing on fitness, fielding, and batting techniques ahead of a challenging series in England.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that the Makkah Defence Agreement is an extension of Pakistan‑Saudi Arabia’s 2025 mutual defence pact, now adding Turkey. The trilateral pact emphasises collective deterrence and is intended solely for defensive purposes to strengthen regional stability.
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Police repelled an attack on the Chatkekal post by more than twelve terrorists, wounded two assailants and prevented a potential terror strike near Jarogo Waterfall.
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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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Pakistani singer Atif Aslam reflected on his long career, explaining how creative blocks are normal, the true inspiration behind his hit “Aadat”, and why he has chosen to record independently again.
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker to discuss Pakistan‑U.S. trade and investment opportunities. The meeting highlighted gains on a reciprocal trade framework and cooperation with U.S. institutions.
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Iran has named former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei secretary of its Supreme National Security Council, a key body that coordinates the country’s security and foreign policy amid the ongoing conflict with the United States.
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The actress says Pakistan’s weak enforcement of laws protects vulnerable dogs, women and children, and that Pakistani culture normalises violence toward those powerless.
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England’s opener Emilio Gay has been cleared to play the 19 August Test against Pakistan after a shoulder scan finds no serious damage, guaranteeing his return to the England side.
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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.
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The Peshawar High Court allowed Noreen Niazi, sister of Imran Khan, to move freely while a final bail hearing is pending, directing her to appear in Islamabad by August 20.
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The iVerify Pakistan team determined that a viral video purporting to show Shashi Tharoor praising Pakistan’s diplomatic influence after the Makkah defence pact is false and heavily doctored.
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