PPP Chairman Bilawal rejects claims about new administrative units as political rhetoric, calls for a truth commission, warns of rigged elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and says the party will follow the people’s will.
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The Privatisation Commission announced it has received twelve expressions of interest to buy 51%‑100% stakes in Faisalabad Electric Supply Company. Investors come from Turkey, China and Pakistan, signalling confidence in the country's power distribution sector.
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The United States State Department will evaluate foreign journalists’ online presence when they apply for visas, expanding a Trump‑era initiative to include other visa categories, officials say.
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Yemen’s government reported that two civilians were killed by a Houthi attack on Marib. The incident comes as the Iran‑backed group intensifies assaults on troops backed by Saudi Arabia.
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In the sixth month of the U.S.‑Iran war, President Donald Trump contends with an emerging Iran‑Oman agreement that could hand control of the Strait of Hormuz to Tehran. With limited alternatives, the administration’s next moves could solidify a military stalemate or force a diplomatic concession ahead of the November midterms.
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Three Gulf‑region powers have agreed to a new defensive pact that adds to rather than replaces the United States’ security role in the area.
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Karachi traffic is jamming as Jamaat-i-Islami protesters block key roads during a nationwide sit‑in against the petroleum levy.
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American firms are exploring Pakistan’s critical minerals, resulting in a $500m agreement and approval of $1.3bn U.S. financing for Reko Diq.
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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says certain elements within the ruling PML‑N are undermining Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, calling the situation a threat to coalition unity amid Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections.
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The Jalalpur Canal has entered trial operation, reigniting tension between Punjab and Sindh over a 117‑km irrigation project that could divert 1,350 cusecs of water, while Sindh questions an extra 0.5 million acre‑feet needed annually.
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Pakistani actress Sabahat Bukhari says that light, friendly flirting on set can boost confidence and help actors spark chemistry, while she shares her experiences with typecasting and delayed payments.
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Former cricketer Shahid Afridi posted a video of him clearing trash from a mountain trail and announced he will install four to five dustbins to help visitors keep the region tidy.
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Pakistani left‑arm spinner Noman Ali has signed for Lancashire for the remainder of the 2026 County Championship. The 39‑year‑old will make his debut on August 20 against Northamptonshire at Emirates Old Trafford.
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Pakistani and U.S. officials met in Washington D.C. on Aug 7, 2026, for the Fourth Round of Counterterrorism Dialogue, pledging to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Makkah on Friday as part of a bilateral engagement, joined by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir.
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By 12 p.m. on Friday the KSE‑100 Index was down 450.05 points, or 0.25%, after a 771‑point slide early in the session. Trading volume reached 146.05 million shares with a value of Rs10.06 billion as investors reacted to rising crude prices and Strait of Hormuz concerns.
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Zafar Ibn‑e‑Yaqoob says training in Germany with world‑class athletes can help Nadeem keep his top javelin ranking.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir performed Umrah at Mecca during a three‑day official visit to Saudi Arabia, accompanied by senior Pakistani ministers and diplomats.
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