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In Azad Kashmir, voters in Bagh and Haveli will go to the polls on Monday under tight security. The Election Commission said Rawalakot elections could take place on August 20 or 21 if the protest sit‑in there ends soon. Eight security officers will be posted at sensitive stations, and armed forces will transport ballots.
Aug 8, 2026, 6:35 PM
In a ceremony held yesterday in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed a mutual defense agreement that redefines Middle East security. Under the pact, an attack on one member is considered an attack on all three, marking a shift toward a regional security architecture independent of American military bases.
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Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari hailed the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement as a significant milestone, praising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir and underscoring the pact’s role in strengthening regional security.
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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).
The Express Tribune
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to a new trilateral defence agreement, called the Mecca pact, amid growing tensions with Iran. The deal, described as NATO‑style, could alter regional security dynamics and prompt concerns over the United States' influence in the region.
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President Zardari praised police sacrifices on Police Martyrs Day, amid 112 security officials killed in July, a 195% jump from June.
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The United States State Department will evaluate foreign journalists’ online presence when they apply for visas, expanding a Trump‑era initiative to include other visa categories, officials say.
The Express Tribune
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
In separate raids on Aug 6, Pakistani forces neutralised 10 militants linked to the Fitna‑Al‑Khawarij group in Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa. Leadership praised the troops and recovered weapons.
The Express Tribune
The United Nations Security Council denounced a suicide bombing in Swat that killed at least 16 Pakistani nationals and injured dozens. The Tehreek‑i‑Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility, and Pakistan warned that some terrorist groups still use Afghan safe‑havens to launch attacks. The council offered condolences and urged global cooperation to bring perpetrators to justice.
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The Pakistani Foreign Office (FO) said Thursday that India has neither the standing nor moral authority to comment on the ongoing elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), describing them as peaceful and lawful. FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi condemned India's remarks and called for an end to unilateral actions on the disputed territory.
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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.
Dawn
The US‑Iran‑Israel conflict remains in motion after a brief pause following a Memorandum of Understanding. Ukraine’s sinking of an Iranian merchant vessel and the actions that followed shape the current security calculus. The situation involves twelve state actors and raises concerns in neighboring Pakistan about the future of regional stability.
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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
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 international community warned that Afghan security forces are tolerating terrorist groups such as TTP, BLA, and others, allowing them to use Afghan territory.
Dawn
Fresh explosions and an ongoing US naval blockade underscore danger in the Strait of Hormuz, while a new US‑Iran maritime understanding is already boosting U.S. crude imports.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Office says the country is actively involved in diplomatic moves to ease tensions at the Strait of Hormuz while studying the terms of a Saudi‑led maritime coalition. Oman is leading negotiations with Iran over navigation rules, and Pakistan plans to decide on a Gaza stabilization force only after a formal proposal.
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