The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission moved forward only four of the seven contested districts for August 10 voting, citing law and order issues in the remaining constituencies.
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Pakistan’s new squad returns to the Hockey World Cup after eight years. Selector Samiullah Khan outlines a realistic goal against India in Pool D.
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Investigators say the driver of slain PTI leader Abdullah Tahir was honey‑trapped by a TikTok creator who supplied details of his routine. A video call on the day of the clinic attack helped gunmen confirm his presence before shooting him.
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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.
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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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The medical board tasked with exhuming Mir Raza Ali’s body was reconstituted, raising objections from the family’s lawyer who said the change was made without a clear reason.
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Pakistan's Supreme Court rejected a petition to appeal a Peshawar High Court ruling, holding that a contractor who accepted a final settlement and signed a No Demand Certificate cannot later seek arbitration for additional payment claims.
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The Lahore Divisional Inspector General issued a new SOP that forbids women from staying in police stations after sunset, except with senior officer approval, following allegations of rape inside Ghaziabad police station.
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Heavy monsoon rain in Lahore has caused traffic congestion, highlighting the city’s rapid, unplanned development and loss of green areas.
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Pakistan's Under‑21 hockey team will play South Korea in the final test match at Naseer Bunda Stadium today, following the senior side’s 3‑0 series win.
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The Pakistan Hockey Federation has transferred PKR 20 million as an advance foreign daily allowance to players and coaches before their departure for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
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SAP Middle East and North Africa Senior Vice President Ahmed Al‑Faifi says that Pakistan’s growing interest in artificial intelligence faces major obstacles, including unreliable enterprise data, outdated processes and a shortage of skilled professionals. He urges businesses to modernise core systems before deploying AI.
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After the board announced its annual results, Rawalpindi’s top students urged policymakers to modernise education, cut rote learning and align standards with science and technology.
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The Islamabad High Court asked the federal government to explain why a summary for appointing high court judges has remained unapproved, before deciding on a petition that questions President Asif Ali Zardari’s inaction.
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) lifted its foreign exchange reserves by $13 million to $17.04 billion during the week ended July 31, 2026, according to the central bank’s data release.
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Mir Raza Ali’s father, Mir Hussain Ali, demands a proper investigation into his son’s death, calling the police’s focus on financial theories a diversion. He questions why the post‑mortem findings and crime scene were mishandled and points to evidence that contradicts police reports.
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A mass HIV screening in Sindh revealed 120 positive cases at Valika Hospital and an additional 21 positives at Landhi Hospital. The findings, involving children of SESSI employees and others, prompt departmental action against 37 doctors, paramedics and officials.
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Pakistan’s men’s hockey team will compete in Pool B at the 2026 Asian Games in Gifu, Japan, against five other teams.
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