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On Tuesday, more than 100,000 students from more than 850 schools in Pakistan began receiving their Cambridge International Education results for the June 2026 exam series, covering AS & A Level, O Level and IGCSE.
Aug 11, 2026, 8:10 AM
A powerful 7.4‑magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 164 people and smashing buildings in cities such as Cali, Pereira and Manizales. Rescue crews, police, soldiers and volunteers are working through the night to search for survivors and aid those trapped.
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The newly renovated Raja Bazaar pedestrian street in Karachi is still blocked by a large number of motorcycles, despite a ban, prompting authorities to alert that fines and impoundments will be enforced.
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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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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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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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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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City officials plan a new underpass at the Margalla‑Road and Eighth‑Avenue junction to reduce waiting times for vehicles and pedestrians.
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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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The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has called for the immediate resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and warned of a nationwide ‘Million March’ starting September 25 if its demands are unmet.
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July remittances reached $3.6 bn, a 13 % increase over the same month a year earlier, and 4.5 % higher than June.
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A Senate committee has ordered immediate action to address vacant seats and fee disparities in Pakistan’s medical colleges. It has directed the Ministry of National Health Services and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council to investigate and report on the issue within one month.
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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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The World Bank criticised Pakistan’s decision to reallocate money from a flood‑recovery housing program to other infrastructure projects, saying it would worsen poverty for the region’s ultra‑poor residents.
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DawnMedia will hold a two‑day conference on September 2‑3 at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad to tackle malnutrition among children under five.
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Pakistan’s Supreme Court declared that penalties under Sections 182, 184 and 186 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 could not apply to assessments completed before June 30, 2002, settling a conflict between earlier bench rulings.
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Shehbaz Sharif ordered the Federal Board of Revenue to continue strict enforcement measures and accelerate reform implementation, while welcoming growing business confidence.
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minister Shafi Jan demanded that facts about Imran Khan's health be released, criticised restrictions on meetings, and called for a sit‑in outside the Supreme Court following a call by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.
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