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Lab results show 48% of ghee, 75% of refined palm oil, and 44% of packaged milk from markets are substandard, prompting the Planning Minister to launch a comprehensive survey of loose and packaged food products.
Aug 8, 2026, 5:37 AM
IFC has announced up to $20 million in financing for Novatex Ltd to import raw materials, strengthen export competitiveness, and support sustainable production.
The Express Tribune
Three Gulf and South Asian leaders signed a joint defence agreement in Makkah that treats an attack on one as an attack on all. The pact drew praise and analysis from officials and scholars alike.
Dawn
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Saudi Arabia has issued warnings of imminent attacks from Iraqi militias tied to Iran‑backed Houthis aimed at ports and airports. The government cited a looming two‑pronged strike from the north and south and noted a new defence agreement with Turkey and Pakistan.
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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.
Dawn
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.
Al Jazeera
Heavy monsoon rain in Lahore has caused traffic congestion, highlighting the city’s rapid, unplanned development and loss of green areas.
The Express Tribune
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.
The Express Tribune
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.
Google News - Pakistan
Somalia and Pakistan have signed a new five‑year defense and security agreement, marking an important step in their political and military collaboration.
Google News - Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs500 per tola as global rates eased, according to a report released on August 4, 2026. The dip highlights the impact of international market movements on local commodity prices.
Google News - Pakistan
ISSI has published a brief titled “India’s Rising Defense Spending Post 2025 Crisis: Strategic Logic and Implications for Pakistan,” outlining the strategic reasoning behind India’s budget choices and potential impacts on Pakistan.
Google News - Pakistan
A cleric in Pakistan has voiced concerns about government restrictions on its annual Arbaeen mourning.
Google News - Pakistan
Farooq Ganderbali’s analysis, published on 3 August 2026, examines Pakistan’s political crossroads and its impact on the region.
Google News - Pakistan
Pakistan Bet Its Drone Industry on NESCOM. It’s Starting to Pay Off.
Google News - Pakistan
A new piece explores how colonial history continues to shape reforms in Pakistan’s madrasa system.
Google News - Pakistan
Al Jazeera’s website is currently inaccessible for users in Pakistan, blocking access to articles and livestreams. The cause of the outage is unknown and remains unresolved as of August 3, 2026.
Google News - Pakistan
An EU Reporter analysis highlights growing governance securitization and democratic backsliding in Pakistan‑administered Jammu and Kashmir. The piece, published via Google News – Pakistan, details how increased state security measures may erode democratic institutions in the disputed region.
Google News - Pakistan
