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Pakistan to Establish China-Style Law Enforcement Investigation Centre in Islamabad, Aiming to Speed Up Disposal of Minor Offence Cases.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced a pilot project to set up a China‑style investigation centre in Islamabad that will combine detention, investigation and summary trial facilities in one location, aiming to cut delays in processing minor offence cases.

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Pakistan’s New Foreign Media Guidelines 2026 Ban Most Journalists From Traveling Outside Three Major Cities, HRCP and PFUJ Cite Restrictive Shift.

The government’s new Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026 require foreign journalists to obtain a no‑objection certificate before traveling to any city outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists have warned that the move institutionalises bureaucratic control and threatens independent reporting.

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Pakistan’s Prisons Overcrowded at 164% Capacity; 74% Of 113,214 Inmates Await Trial, According to Islamabad Declaration.

Pakistan’s prisons are operating well beyond capacity, holding 113,214 inmates on an authorized space for 68,828, with 74.05% waiting for trial. A national declaration calls for legal reform and alternatives to incarceration.

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Pakistan Government Considers Bypassing President’s Assent to Notify 19 High Court Judges Appointments, Prompting Legal Debate.

The federal government is weighing a move to issue notifications for the appointment of 19 high court judges, including four additional Peshawar judges, one Lahore judge, and a Sindh judge whose tenure was extended, even though President Asif Ali Zardari has not formally approved the Judicial Commission’s recommendations. Islamabad High Court has reserved a verdict on a plea challenging the delay.

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Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Officials Walk in Islamabad to Reaffirm Support for Kashmir on Youm-e-Istehsal Seventh Anniversary.

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.

Google News - Pakistan

U.S. Charge d'affaires Natalie Baker visits Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif in Islamabad to discuss bilateral security matters.

Ms. Natalie Baker, the Acting U.S. Embassy head, met Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad on August 5 2026 to discuss defence and regional security issues.

Google News - Pakistan

ISSI Releases Issue Brief on Strategic Competition in the New Middle East and Its Implications for Pakistan.

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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Pakistan Requires NOC for Foreign Journalists Traveling Outside Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi Amid PoK Crackd.

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.

Google News - Pakistan

US and Pakistan Reaffirm Joint Resolve Against TTP, Daesh, and BLA Militants During Counterterrorism Dialogue.

At a recent counterterrorism dialogue, officials from the United States and Pakistan reaffirmed their combined commitment to counter the threat posed by the Tehrik‑i‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Islamic State (Daesh), and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

Google News - Pakistan

Pakistan Implements New Media Restrictions, Mandates NOC for Foreign Reporters Outside Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi.

The government tightened limits on foreign media, insisting a No Objection Certificate is needed for reporting outside Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.

Google News - Pakistan

Vendor displays Pakistan Independence Day-themed children's dresses and shirts at Qissa Khawani Bazaar on parade to 79th celebrations.

A vendor in Islamabad’s historic Qissa Khawani Bazaar showcased children’s wear adorned with the national flag ahead of the country’s 79th Independence Day.

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Islamabad Denies Pakistani Delegation's Trip to Israel, Publisher Reports on August 4, 2026 today.

On August 4, 2026, Islamabad entered a statement rejecting claims of a Pakistani delegation visiting Israel, as noted by Yeni Safak via Google News. No additional details were supplied.

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Pakistan Proposes Islamabad as New Venue for Renewed US‑Iran Negotiations in this neutral setting to advance diplomatic discussions.

Pakistan has offered Islamabad as a neutral ground to host newly revived talks between the United States and Iran, aiming to restart diplomatic engagement.

Google News - Pakistan

Iran and Pakistan Target $10 Billion in Trade as Joint Committee Meets in Islamabad.

On August 4, 2026, Iranian and Pakistani officials convened in Islamabad for a joint committee meeting focused on a $10 billion trade goal, according to the Financial Tribune.

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Pakistan invites Iranian negotiators to Islamabad for talks on regional cooperation and diplomatic engagement.

Pakistani authorities have invited Iranian negotiators to Islamabad for diplomatic discussions, aiming to strengthen regional cooperation.

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Pakistan invites Iranian negotiators to Islamabad in renewed diplomatic efforts as part of resuscitating ties.

Pakistan has opened its doors in the capital to Iranian diplomats as part of fresh diplomatic outreach.

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