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A debate ignited by a senior cabinet member highlights Pakistan’s need for stronger local governments, restored border trade and a balanced security strategy.
Aug 9, 2026, 8:35 PM
Crew members on the Palau‑flagged oil tanker MT Honour 25, hijacked by Somali pirates in April, sent a new plea for Pakistani authorities to act after more than 100 days of captivity.
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A Dispute Resolution Board has declared the Sindh government’s decision to cancel the Mosamiyat‑to‑Numaish segment of the Karachi BRT Red Line unlawful and void, citing the implementation agency TransKarachi’s lack of capacity and contractual shortcomings.
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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.
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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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The Islamabad High Court has asked the federal government and the Federal Board of Revenue to explain a 7% withholding tax increase on goods transport, ruling that the hike may be discriminatory against non‑oil tanker operators.
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Rana Sanaullah, adviser to Pakistan’s prime minister, said the PML‑N will form a government with a two‑thirds majority in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. He added that the party would engage with the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee to address the refugee‑seat dispute.
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Federal Minister Jam Kamal Khan has urged creating smaller provinces and new administrative units to bring governance and resources closer to citizens.
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Jamaat‑i‑Islami has announced coordinated sit‑ins on August 16 in Lahore, Peshawar, Hyderabad, and Quetta to press the government to eliminate the petroleum levy and lower fuel prices.
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Senior PML‑N leader Rana Sanaullah announced that his party will form a government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir with a two‑thirds majority and will immediately seek talks with the Joint Awami Action Committee to resolve its concerns.
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At a rally in Bagh, adviser Rana Sanaullah declared that the PML‑N would win a two‑thirds majority in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The party had 24 seats after two phases and needs six more. Sanaullah said four seats would be won on August 10 and five on the remaining Poonch seats. He urged voters to turn out Monday to support development and dialogue with the Joint Awami Action Committee.
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Yemen’s ruling forces suffered the deadliest blow of the last four years when Houthi rebels launched missile and drone strikes that killed at least 58 soldiers and wounded 11 civilians, including a Pakistani national.
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The government reversed its earlier move and reinstated the eight‑member medical board that Mir Raza Ali’s family demanded. The board, chaired by Karachi Police Surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed, will conduct an exhumation and re‑postmortem at 11 a.m. Saturday.
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In the 2026 BIEK Arts Class‑XII exams, Iqra Huffaz Girls Science College alumna Anshara bint Muhammad Taufiq topped with 926/1100. Three students earned A‑1 grades. Overall, 4,526 of 10,002 appeared passed, a 45.25% rate.
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The National Accountability Bureau chairman called for the removal of the Rs500 million limit that bars investigations of government officials accused of corruption involving lower amounts, arguing it hampers accountability and forces cases to be handled by other agencies.
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The government’s legal team is set to meet the Presidency this Sunday to break the deadlock over judicial appointments while the Islamabad High Court has not yet ruled on a petition challenging President Zardari’s failure to act on the Judicial Commission’s recommendations.
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A federal grant of Rs4.3 billion has been approved to cover legal costs for international arbitration cases involving Pakistani power sector investors and K‑Electric shareholders. The funds will reimburse payments made by the Private Power and Infrastructure Board and the Central Power Purchasing Agency‑Guarantee and cover advances and mark‑ups.
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The federal government lowered petrol and high‑speed diesel prices by Rs2.20 and Rs1.50 per litre for the next three days, fixing them at Rs327.62 and Rs380.86 respectively. The change follows a daily review system tied to global market rates.
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