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Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, said he never invited opposition members to resume negotiations. The meeting, held with MNA Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar and Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, focused only on the upcoming Independence Day ceremony. He added that further talks would need face‑to‑face discussion, not media broadcasts.
Aug 8, 2026, 6:00 AM
The Supreme Court Bar Association voiced support for Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi’s proposal to create new provinces, arguing that the move would improve governance and living standards. The Pakistan Bar Council reaffirmed the need for constitutional adherence, while also condemning press restrictions.
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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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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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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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Erdogan arrives in Riyadh for a one‑day work visit and will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, amid speculation of a new defence pact.
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Kasim and Sulaiman Khan, sons of former prime minister Imran Khan, accused Pakistani officials of preventing them from seeing their father while he remains jailed, stating limited information on his eye condition, and raising doubts about a potential government settlement.
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At Pakistan’s General Headquarters, CDF Munir met Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi to discuss expanded military cooperation and joint efforts against common security threats.
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Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said the creation of new provinces would not lead to violence and dismissed claims of a collapsed governance system. He cited repeated unanimous opposition by the Sindh Assembly and highlighted constitutional procedures for provincial changes.
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Somalia’s defence minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi visited Pakistan’s General Headquarters to meet Field Marshal Asim Munir. He praised Pakistan’s armed forces for supporting regional peace and highlighted plans to deepen military cooperation.
The Express Tribune
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior officials landed in Saudi Arabia to boost bilateral relations and discuss regional stability.
The Express Tribune
Pakistani security forces killed 12 Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists during intelligence‑based operations on August 5 and 6 in Washuk and Mastung districts, as part of the Rad‑ul‑Fitna 3 counter‑terrorism campaign. The president and prime minister praised the forces for their successful actions.
The Express Tribune
The interior minister of Pakistan declared that the country’s health system has collapsed, highlighting the spread of HIV and hepatitis C. Recent figures show 7,500 children infected with HIV, 25,000 deaths, and approximately 10 million people living with hepatitis C.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Jeddah on Thursday evening for a scheduled three‑day trip. He will travel with senior defense leaders, meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and perform Umrah before visiting the Prophet’s mosque in Madina.
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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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Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been held in solitary confinement for eight months, denied family and legal contact. His sons allege court orders are ignored, and a PTI protest campaign on his third year in prison has caused tear‑gas incidents and arrests in Karachi and other cities.
The Express Tribune
A committee led by Power Minister Sardar Awais Leghari held meetings but did not settle on revised tariffs, leaving a 300 % higher barrier than national rates.
The Express Tribune
Commercial banks in Rawalpindi have requested a streamlined, one‑window documentation process at the Rawalpindi Development Authority to speed up the National Housing Programme ‘Ghar Ho Tou Apna’. The call was made during a consultative session that drew 25 banks and 34 housing societies.
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