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The art of being a good dinner guest reveals Karachi’s dining culture and practical etiquette tips.

Karachi’s meals are the heart of social life. The article explains the city’s dining habits and offers clear tips for guests to show respect and consideration at every gathering.

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Pakistani fitness professionals explain high monthly costs and the time sacrifice tied to gym routines.

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The Sheep Detectives turns a shepherd’s mysterious death into a family whodunnit starring Hugh Jackman.

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Karachi remains Pakistan’s economic engine but faces chronic water shortages and unfinished projects, according to.

Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, is still a key economic hub yet struggles with water shortages and stalled infrastructure projects. The city supplies only about 650 million gallons of water daily while needing 1.2 billion gallons. Major water, transport, sewage, waste, and security projects remain incomplete or delayed, keeping the city low in global livability rankings.

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Trump’s Iran conflict fuels U.S. fuel price rise and shelves criticism of his war stance.

The war in Iran, promoted by the Trump administration as a necessary security measure, has pushed U.S. fuel prices higher, sparking a debate over the war’s domestic impact and congressional authority to authorize it.

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Christopher Nolan’s film forces a rethink of the Trojan Horse and the collapse of trust.

The essay argues Christopher Nolan’s adaptation exposes the Trojan Horse as a violation of a sacred hospitality law, linking the ancient breach to modern conflicts such as the wars in Israel and Gaza.

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WorldAug 9, 2026

Bill McKibben Discusses Pakistan’s Solar Revolution and the Middle East’s Impact on Clean Energy.

Climate activist Bill McKibben sat down with the Express Tribune to explain why the Middle East conflict is accelerating a shift away from fossil fuels and to highlight Pakistan’s rapid adoption of solar power.

Express Tribune

WorldAug 9, 2026

Egypt could join Pakistan‑Saudi‑Turkey defence pact once technical issues are resolved, Turkish foreign minister says.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Egypt could become part of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement that unites Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia once unresolved technical matters are settled.

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Police arrest 33 suspects after anti-encroachment drive turns violent at Shafiq Mor in Karachi.

In Karachi, police arrested 33 suspects during a violent anti‑encroachment operation at Shafiq Mor. Several officers were injured, roads were blocked, and about 100 people gathered after a hotel owner resisted.

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PTI decides on long march to Islamabad after consultation with allies, targeting September 27.

Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) announced a multi‑day march to Islamabad on September 27, following consultations with allied parties.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 9, 2026

Millions Mistake AI-Generated Hitler Fanta Clip for Real Commercial, Revealing Popularity of Shock Advertising.

An AI‑generated video depicting a stylised Adolf Hitler drinking from a plastic Fanta can went viral, with millions believing it was an authentic commercial. The clip’s obvious fake design sparked debate and highlighted how shock advertising has become normalized as a marketing strategy.

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Ummerkot flour mills reject Rs128 price as wheat hits Rs125, citing Rs140 production costs.

Flour mill owners in Umerkot district have refused to accept the government‑set flour price of Rs128 per kilogram, arguing that wheat prices have risen to Rs125 per kilogram and that their production costs now run at about Rs140 per kilogram.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 9, 2026

Peshawar court unblocks ID cards of four accused in May 9 protest case and withdraws arrest warrants.

A Peshawar court has ordered the unblocking of identity cards for four accused in the May 9 protest case, cancelled their proclamation proceedings, and withdrew their arrest warrants.

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Cotton crop satisfactory, rice cultivation exceeds target in Punjab, officials report irrigation and fertiliser focus continues.

Punjab officials say the cotton crop is satisfactory and rice cultivation already surpassed the 2026 target of five million acres, covering over six million acres.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 9, 2026

New post-mortem finds Mir Ali Raza shot in back with multiple injuries indicates possible torture, not suicide.

A fresh post‑mortem after exhumation at Tariq Road graveyard shows 25‑year‑old Mir Ali Raza was shot in the back. The examination recorded multiple head and facial injuries, fractures that may point to torture, and a possibility of murder rather than suicide.

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Pakistan expands media restrictions, bans Al Jazeera site, and lifts VPN limits amid new guidelines.

Since April 2026 Pakistan tightened media regulations, requiring foreign journalists to register and obtain no‑objection certificates, while Al Jazeera’s website remains blocked without a published order.

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Pakistan’s counterterrorism operations rise as July sees record attacks, killing 205 militants while only five are arrested.

In July, Pakistan’s security forces launched a record number of counterterrorism operations, eliminating 205 militants but arresting only five. The year’s most attacks highlighted a deteriorating security situation, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

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Flour price climb in Karachi as federal government delays the wheat import tender, following plans to bring in one million tonnes.

Karachi consumers see wheat flour price climb as the federal government delays the wheat import tender, while provincial cabinets plan multi‑million‑tonne imports. Prices for 20‑kg flour rose to Rs2,700‑3,000, and 10‑kg wheat bag to Rs1,200, up from July 30 levels. Some traders warn the delay protects speculators.

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Makkah joint defence agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye amid stalled US‑Iran war.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a pact that treats an attack on one signatory as an attack on all. The deal was announced on a Friday and is seen as a symbolic move amid the stalemate between the United States and Iran. Dignitaries described the accord as historic and open to friendly nations.

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WorldAug 9, 2026

500 Poonch Medical College Students at Risk of Losing an Academic Year as Closure Persists Amid Protests.

Poonch Medical College in Azad Jammu and Kashmir has been closed for two months amid protests at a nearby sit‑in. Deputy Commissioner Syed Mumtaz Kazmi has called on local leaders to ensure the college reopens by Aug. 10 to safeguard the education of roughly 500 students and the registration of a proposed nursing college.

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The art of being a good dinner guest reveals Karachi’s dining culture and practical etiquette tips.

Pakistani fitness professionals explain high monthly costs and the time sacrifice tied to gym routines.

The Sheep Detectives turns a shepherd’s mysterious death into a family whodunnit starring Hugh Jackman.

Karachi remains Pakistan’s economic engine but faces chronic water shortages and unfinished projects, according to.

Trump’s Iran conflict fuels U.S. fuel price rise and shelves criticism of his war stance.

Latest stories

Christopher Nolan’s film forces a rethink of the Trojan Horse and the collapse of trust.

Bill McKibben Discusses Pakistan’s Solar Revolution and the Middle East’s Impact on Clean Energy.

Egypt could join Pakistan‑Saudi‑Turkey defence pact once technical issues are resolved, Turkish foreign minister says.

Police arrest 33 suspects after anti-encroachment drive turns violent at Shafiq Mor in Karachi.

PTI decides on long march to Islamabad after consultation with allies, targeting September 27.

Millions Mistake AI-Generated Hitler Fanta Clip for Real Commercial, Revealing Popularity of Shock Advertising.

Ummerkot flour mills reject Rs128 price as wheat hits Rs125, citing Rs140 production costs.

Peshawar court unblocks ID cards of four accused in May 9 protest case and withdraws arrest warrants.

Cotton crop satisfactory, rice cultivation exceeds target in Punjab, officials report irrigation and fertiliser focus continues.

New post-mortem finds Mir Ali Raza shot in back with multiple injuries indicates possible torture, not suicide.

Pakistan expands media restrictions, bans Al Jazeera site, and lifts VPN limits amid new guidelines.

Pakistan’s counterterrorism operations rise as July sees record attacks, killing 205 militants while only five are arrested.

Flour price climb in Karachi as federal government delays the wheat import tender, following plans to bring in one million tonnes.

Makkah joint defence agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye amid stalled US‑Iran war.

500 Poonch Medical College Students at Risk of Losing an Academic Year as Closure Persists Amid Protests.

Pakistan expands media restrictions, bans Al Jazeera site, and lifts VPN limits amid new guidelines.