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Lahore court sets August 18 deadline to indict TikToker Rajab Butt and four others in sex‑assault case.
A Lahore court has scheduled August 18 for indicting TikToker Rajab Butt and four suspects over a 2025 sexual‑assault complaint.
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Post‑mortem reports find no signs of torture in deaths of two women in Lahore police custody.
Post‑mortem reports find no evidence of torture in the deaths of two women who were held in Lahore's Township police custody. The bodies showed black spots on their lungs and blood clots in their hearts, but no signs of physical violence.
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JI issues Rs1bn defamation notice to former FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi over allegations of receiving money to suppress protests.
Jamaat‑i‑Islami sent a legal notice demanding Rs1 billion in damages from former FBR chief Shabbar Zaidi, accusing him of alleging the party received funds to quell public demonstrations.
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West Indies must qualify for 2027 ODI World Cup through February qualifier after failing to secure automatic spot.
West Indies, ranked 10th in the ICC ODI rankings, will enter the 2027 World Cup Qualifier in February after missing the top‑eight automatic qualification cut‑off.
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Pakistan stock exchange loses 1,132 points amid rising oil prices and doubts over US‑Iran Strait of Hormuz deal.
Pakistan’s main stock index, the KSE‑100, fell 1,132.60 points to 180,177.68 by 12.49 pm after an earlier 1,106.73‑point dip. The slide followed a more than 1 % rise in oil prices triggered by President Trump’s demand for compensation from Tehran, heightening doubts about a US‑Iran agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Market activity remained robust with 218.25 million shares changing hands and a traded value of roughly Rs13.92 billion.
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Bahrain foreign minister congratulates Pakistan on Makkah defence pact, signals intent to visit next week.
Bahrain’s foreign minister called Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to offer congratulations on the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed on August 7 with Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The call also announced Bahrain’s plan to visit Pakistan soon.
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NCCIA summons four Karachi residents over Sharjeel Memon complaint tied to Mir Raza Ali murder case.
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has ordered four Karachi residents to appear at its office on August 13 after a complaint by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon of defamation related to the Mir Raza Ali murder case. The notice requires the respondents to bring documents and devices for the inquiry.
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Higher Education Commission mandates compulsory AI course for all undergraduates and graduates, introduces draft policy on generative AI usage.
Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced a new AI requirement for every undergraduate and postgraduate degree. The commission also released a draft policy that bans students from submitting AI‑generated work as their own and requires disclosure of the tools used. The rules are deemed unenforceable by educators, leading to questions about the policy’s practicality.
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IHC asks federal government, ministry to explain delay in judges’ appointment summaries and constitutional consequences.
The Islamabad High Court issued notices to the federal government and the Ministry of Law and Justice, demanding reports on why the president has not approved the appointment summaries for judges to the IHC and provincial high courts.
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Ten Pakistani Hostages on Palau-Flagged Tanker Remain Unsecured After 111 Days of Somali Pirate Captivity.
A Palau-flagged tanker was hijacked by Somali pirates 111 days ago. Ten Pakistani crew members have remained hostages, with no serious rescue effort from their government, while families report worsening conditions and a recent distress call has brought the case back into focus.
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Sindh government defers judicial commission in Mir Raza Ali murder case after family trusts police probe.
Sindh has postponed forming a judicial commission for the murder of Mir Raza Ali after his family expressed confidence in a new police investigation team. The decision follows updates on the case, the body’s discovery, and ongoing post‑mortem examinations.
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Woman abducted and tortured after securing inherited land in Sahiwal, six attackers arrested by police.
Mardan Bibi, after regaining possession of land she inherited under the Ghori Pal Scheme, was abducted and tortured by 12 armed attackers. Police rescued her, arrested six suspects, and are pursuing the remaining attackers.
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Sindh High Court seeks anti‑terrorism court report on delay in Mustafa Amir murder trial.
The Sindh High Court demanded that the anti‑terrorism court provide a progress report on the overdue Mustafa Amir murder trial, citing a lack of movement in the case over the past year and ahalf.
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Pakistan revamps oil storage rules, allowing international suppliers to use pipeline network and re‑export fuel.
Pakistan’s petroleum ministry has unveiled revised guidelines that give foreign oil suppliers, through consignees, access to the national pipeline network for bonded storage and simplified re‑export of petroleum products.
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Quetta and Balochistan remain in communication blackout, financial lockout to end August 31, 2026.
Mobile and internet services in Quetta and parts of Balochistan are still suspended, while a financial lockout in Nushki district persists until August 31, 2026, leaving residents unable to access banking and communication services.
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Minority rights activists gather outside Mazar‑i‑Quaid to demand equal citizenship, citing Jinnah’s 1947 vision.
Activists convened outside Karachi’s Mazar‑i‑Quaid today, pressing eleven demands for stronger protections for Pakistan’s religious minorities and calling for constitutional changes that would open key offices to non‑Muslims.
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State Bank warns that Middle East conflict could push global energy prices higher, affecting Pakistan’s economic outlook.
The State Bank of Pakistan’s biannual Monetary Policy Report released on Monday highlights how recent Middle East tensions may increase global energy and commodity prices, posing risks to the country’s macroeconomic stability.
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President and Prime Minister pledge Pakistan will strengthen equality and legal safeguards for minority communities.
On National Minorities Day, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced steps to reinforce legal protections and promote equality for the country’s minority groups. Both leaders reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to justice, tolerance, and unity, while citing historic constitutional foundations.
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