The federal government is weighing a move to issue notifications for the appointment of 19 high court judges, including four additional Peshawar judges, one Lahore judge, and a Sindh judge whose tenure was extended, even though President Asif Ali Zardari has not formally approved the Judicial Commission’s recommendations. Islamabad High Court has reserved a verdict on a plea challenging the delay.
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Fresh explosions and an ongoing US naval blockade underscore danger in the Strait of Hormuz, while a new US‑Iran maritime understanding is already boosting U.S. crude imports.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Office says the country is actively involved in diplomatic moves to ease tensions at the Strait of Hormuz while studying the terms of a Saudi‑led maritime coalition. Oman is leading negotiations with Iran over navigation rules, and Pakistan plans to decide on a Gaza stabilization force only after a formal proposal.
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Pakistan’s government announced a price cut for petrol and high‑speed diesel, effective 7 August. Petrol will now sell for Rs329.82 per litre, diesel for Rs382.36, after a week‑by‑week revision process.
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Mohamed Salah has left Liverpool and joined Turkish club Trabzonspor, leaving the English side to decide how to fill the gap before the transfer window closes.
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The Brazilian forward has agreed to extend his stay at the Spanish club until 2032.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ general manager confirmed the team will not trade backup quarterback Vita Vea and plans to keep Baker Mayfield as its franchise quarterback.
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Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner‑Johnson expressed excitement about facing former Texans teammates in the opening game of the season.
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On August 6, 2026, Pakistan’s Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah spoke at the Mining Technical Conference 2026, urging investment, technology and innovation to advance sustainable development in the mining sector.
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Imran Khan’s prison term enters its fourth year amid widespread PTI protests across Pakistan, with over 100 demonstrators detained.
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England announced a 16‑man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan on August 8. The decision features returning captain Joe Root and notes a replacement for Ben Stokes and the return of Ollie Pope.
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Officials from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs led a solidarity walk on Constitution Avenue in Islamabad to celebrate the seventh anniversary of Youm-e-Istehsal and to reaffirm support for the Kashmiri people.
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The United States and Pakistan held the fourth annual Counterterrorism Dialogue in Washington, D.C., discussing regional and global terrorist threats and agreeing to strengthen their bilateral cooperation.
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England’s upcoming Test series against Pakistan will feature a 16‑man squad that does not include Jacob Bethell but includes newly recalled players Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse.
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Pakistan won the final Test against West Indies, ending an eight‑away loss streak and drawing the series for the first time in three years.
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On Aug. 5, 2026, Pakistan’s Consul General in Dubai, H.E. Hussain Muhammad, spoke to attendees of the Youm-e-Istehsal‑e‑Kashmir ceremony at the Consulate General of Pakistan, as reported by the Associated Press of Pakistan.
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Members of the Pakistani and Kashmiri expatriate communities in the United Arab Emirates participated in a ceremony organized by the Consulate General of Pakistan to express solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Ms. Natalie Baker, the Acting U.S. Embassy head, met Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad on August 5 2026 to discuss defence and regional security issues.
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