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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).
Aug 8, 2026, 4:35 AM
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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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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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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The Asian Cricket Council has confirmed the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup will be played in Dubai from Aug. 28 to Sept. 13. The eight‑team tournament opens with Hong Kong versus Thailand and features a marquee clash between Pakistan and India on Sept. 5.
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Investigators say the driver of slain PTI leader Abdullah Tahir was honey‑trapped by a TikTok creator who supplied details of his routine. A video call on the day of the clinic attack helped gunmen confirm his presence before shooting him.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan's Supreme Court rejected a petition to appeal a Peshawar High Court ruling, holding that a contractor who accepted a final settlement and signed a No Demand Certificate cannot later seek arbitration for additional payment claims.
The Express Tribune
The IHC has reserved its verdict on a petition that challenges the president’s delay in approving judicial appointment approvals, affecting 19 new judges and five confirmations.
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Pakistan’s government has adopted a new policy to govern how public data is handled by private firms, a step that could reshape data protection ahead of a comprehensive privacy law.
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Eight Islamic countries jointly denounced Israeli attacks on Gaza’s medical facilities and civilian infrastructure, calling them grave breaches of international law and warning of a humanitarian catastrophe.
The Express Tribune
PML‑N’s political leader in Azad Jammu and Kashmir dismissed allegations from the Pakistan Peoples Party that the recent elections were rigged, calling them baseline and reaffirming that the party’s victory reflects the people’s confidence.
The Express Tribune
Karachi police have found a fired bullet shell at the scene of Mir Raza Ali’s murder, giving investigators a vital forensic lead amid ongoing legal proceedings.
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Federal Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi confirmed plans to curb untreated sewage entering the sea, protecting mangroves, coral reefs, and fisheries vital to the blue economy.
The Express Tribune
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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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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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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In the early stages of the Kashmir election, candidates backed by Pakistan's ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N secured 24 of the 34 seats that have been decided, according to the election commission. The result came amid a boycott urged by a banned group.
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