Pakistani authorities have imposed new restrictions banning international media from reporting in most of the country after the killing of dozens of protesters.
Aug 5, 2026, 5:36 PM
All 78 officers at a Lahore police station were suspended following a claim that a 20‑year‑old woman with intellectual disabilities was raped inside the station.
The Guardian World
Rukhsar Ahmed, a former Pakistani state minister elected back to parliament last week, was arrested in July 2024 in the UK on suspicion of raping vulnerable young girls in Manchester in the 1990s and trafficking children in care as part of a grooming gang. He remains on police bail.
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The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) published an issue brief on August 5, 2026. The brief, titled “Why Iraq Matters in the New Middle East: Strategic Competition and Implications for Pakistan,” looks at regional dynamics and their impact on Pakistan.
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Foreign journalists will now need a notice of clearance (NOC) to travel outside Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi. The restriction comes amid a PoK crackd, tightening media access in Pakistan.
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Pakistani forces have imposed a blockade in Kashmir amid protests demanding electoral reforms and rising calls for revolution.
NPR World
Rights advocates demand that Pakistan remove restrictions limiting free speech, citing concerns for democratic standards.
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Somalia and Pakistan have signed a new five‑year defense and security agreement, marking an important step in their political and military collaboration.
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Pakistan has urged the international community to renew its focus on the Kashmir dispute on the day of Youm-e-Istehsal.
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Pakistan’s envoy in Uzbekistan has examined the cooperation framework established under the SCO’s Regional Anti‑Terrorism System (RATS), underscoring the country’s commitment to regional security and collaboration.
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Pakistan will provide incentives to boost local battery energy storage manufacturing, as reported by Mettis Global on August 5, 2026.
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On August 5, 2026, the Pakistani government and citizens observed Youm-e-Istehsal, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Kashmiri people.
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Syed Ali Gilani's patriotic slogan has struck a chord among Kashmiri residents, according to Zamurrad Khan, as reported by the Associated Press.
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Pakistan has introduced new regulations that increase control over foreign media operations in the country.
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TNGlobal has bought Jumpstart Media, a publisher that reports on technology in Asia. The deal expands TNGlobal’s reporting programs in countries such as Japan, South Korea, India and China. No financial details were released. The announcement was made on August 5, 2026.
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Pakistan and the United States reaffirm their mutual resolve to confront the TTP, BLA, and other terrorist outfits, according to Geo News.
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Pakistan and the United States have renewed counterterrorism cooperation through a Washington dialogue, reinforcing their commitment to security partnership.
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The United States and Pakistan marked the fourth summit in Washington by reaffirming their cooperation to combat terrorism.
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