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Sindh Exam Results Spark Protests After Only 70 of Over 4,300 Candidates Pass in Job Selections.

Only 70 of more than 4,300 civil service exam candidates passed a Combined Competitive Examination in Sindh, sparking protests over alleged irregularities.

Aug 8, 2026, 5:47 AM

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PML‑N Aims for Two‑Thirds Majority in Azad Jammu & Kashmir Assembly After Final Campaign Push.

Aug 8, 2026

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Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Rejects Proposal to Detach Haripur and Abbottabad Districts for Islamabad Annexation, Upholding Provincial Integrity.

Aug 8, 2026

PoliticsAug 8, 2026

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.

The Express Tribune

SportsAug 8, 2026

Arshad 'Chaiwala' Khan Seeks Passport Renewal at Islamabad High Court Despite CNIC Being Restored.

The former tea vendor Arshad Khan has asked the Islamabad High Court to renew his passport after receiving a restoration of his National Identity Card, but his passport remains pending.

The Express Tribune

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HealthAug 8, 2026

National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases Achieves 500 Pediatric Heart Rhythm Surgeries, Free of Charge.

Pakistan’s only pediatric electrophysiology program has completed 500 life‑saving procedures for children with arrhythmias, all funded free of cost by the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in Karachi.

The Express Tribune

PoliticsAug 8, 2026

Govt. U‑turn restores original medical board for Mir Raza Ali’s exhumation, ending legal standoff over re‑postmortem.

The government reversed its earlier move and reinstated the eight‑member medical board that Mir Raza Ali’s family demanded. The board, chaired by Karachi Police Surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed, will conduct an exhumation and re‑postmortem at 11 a.m. Saturday.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 8, 2026

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.

The Express Tribune

PoliticsAug 8, 2026

Top Girls from Iqra Huffaz and Government Colleges Top BIEK Arts Class XII Results, 45.25% Pass Rate.

In the 2026 BIEK Arts Class‑XII exams, Iqra Huffaz Girls Science College alumna Anshara bint Muhammad Taufiq topped with 926/1100. Three students earned A‑1 grades. Overall, 4,526 of 10,002 appeared passed, a 45.25% rate.

The Express Tribune

PoliticsAug 8, 2026

48% of Ghee Samples Failing Quality Test Prompt Pakistan Planning Minister to Order Nationwide Food Safety Survey.

Lab results show 48% of ghee, 75% of refined palm oil, and 44% of packaged milk from markets are substandard, prompting the Planning Minister to launch a comprehensive survey of loose and packaged food products.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 8, 2026

University administrations in Pakistan risk sidelining academic purpose, prompting calls for focus on teaching, research and student development.

Critics say Pakistani university administrators are engrossed in paperwork, meetings and compliance, letting teaching, research and student mentorship fall behind. An example involves HEC suspending a program over graduate quality concerns, spotlighting the tension between management and academic quality.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 8, 2026

Ten Fitna-Al-Khawarij Terrorists Killed by Pakistani Forces in Two Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Battles, According to ISPR.

Security forces eliminated ten militants from the Fitna-Al-Khawarij group in two separate encounters on August 6, 2026, in South Waziristan and Dir district, as confirmed by the Inter‑Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The Express Tribune

SportsAug 8, 2026

Five Foreign Mountaineers' Bodies, Wrapped in National Flags, Airlifted to Islamabad for Repatriation After Broad Peak Avalanche.

The bodies of five foreign mountaineers recovered from Broad Peak after last week’s avalanche were flown from Skardu to Islamabad, where they will be handed over to their embassies before repatriation.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 8, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mecca Defence Pact, Raising Questions About U.S. Role in Middle East.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to a new trilateral defence agreement, called the Mecca pact, amid growing tensions with Iran. The deal, described as NATO‑style, could alter regional security dynamics and prompt concerns over the United States' influence in the region.

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WorldAug 8, 2026

Captain martyred and seven terrorists killed in intelligence‑based operation in Hangu district, ISPR reports.

During a Friday operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu district, a 27‑year‑old captain was killed while seven terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek‑i‑Taliban Pakistan were neutralised, ISPR said.

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WorldAug 8, 2026

Police Martyrs Day Highlights Rising Deaths: 112 Law Enforcers Killed in July, 195% Increase from June.

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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TechnologyAug 8, 2026

Pakistan Allocates 2,000 MW for Bitcoin Mining and AI Data Centres, Prompting Debate on Grid Capacity.

Pakistan has earmarked 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI data‑centre projects. The decision has raised questions about whether the national grid can meet the distinct demands of high‑intensity digital services, including consistent power delivery, cooling needs and overall network reliability.

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PoliticsAug 8, 2026

Pakistan's NAB Chairman Demands Repeal of Rs500m Corruption Probe Threshold, Citing Ineffectiveness of Anti-Graft Laws.

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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WorldAug 8, 2026

Pakistan Faces 151 Monsoon Deaths as Chitral Roads Blocked, Leaving Hospitals Without Access, Raising Urgent Health Concerns.

Since 26 June, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority reports 151 deaths, 73 of them children, and 448 injuries. More than 1,200 homes are damaged. In Chitral, flash floods have washed away bridges and cut roads, separating patients from medical care.

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SportsAug 8, 2026

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Repeals Lifetime Blue Passports, Cuts Arms Licences for Lawmakers; Assembly Resists Federal Takeover of Hazara Territory.

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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