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The 2026-27 Pakistani budget allocates Rs264 billion for highways, with additional funds for coalition partners and the ruling party. Critics question whether these large sums will drive meaningful economic growth.
Aug 10, 2026, 9:31 PM
A senior Pentagon official said the United States is not leaving Asia and is urging allies to share more of the security burden.
The Express Tribune
The former 1994 Olympics gold medalist Rahim Khan expressed uncertainty about Pakistan’s prospects at the upcoming World Cup, citing limited preparation and coaching time.
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Pakistan has begun training for its upcoming Test series in England, welcoming new batting coach Michael Smith to the squad. The team held its first session at Kent County Club in Beckenham, focusing on fitness, fielding, and batting techniques ahead of a challenging series in England.
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Police repelled an attack on the Chatkekal post by more than twelve terrorists, wounded two assailants and prevented a potential terror strike near Jarogo Waterfall.
Dawn
Pakistan’s fuel prices were left unchanged for the first time this month after Platts market figures were not published on August 10. Petrol will be sold at Rs327.62 per litre and high‑speed diesel at Rs380.86 per litre, effective from August 11.*
Dawn
Pakistani singer Atif Aslam reflected on his long career, explaining how creative blocks are normal, the true inspiration behind his hit “Aadat”, and why he has chosen to record independently again.
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker to discuss Pakistan‑U.S. trade and investment opportunities. The meeting highlighted gains on a reciprocal trade framework and cooperation with U.S. institutions.
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England’s opener Emilio Gay has been cleared to play the 19 August Test against Pakistan after a shoulder scan finds no serious damage, guaranteeing his return to the England side.
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Polling in the third phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections was reported as peaceful in Poonch division, with the PML-N poised to form the government after a majority.
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The Peshawar High Court allowed Noreen Niazi, sister of Imran Khan, to move freely while a final bail hearing is pending, directing her to appear in Islamabad by August 20.
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The iVerify Pakistan team determined that a viral video purporting to show Shashi Tharoor praising Pakistan’s diplomatic influence after the Makkah defence pact is false and heavily doctored.
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Mahmood Khan Achakzai wrote a formal letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requesting the start of the constitutional process to appoint a new chief election commissioner and members of the Election Commission of Pakistan for Sindh and Balochistan.
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Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced that the PTI’s national leaders and its ally TTAP have agreed on a long march to Islamabad on September 27. The move follows the party’s frustration over unanswered grievances and Imran Khan’s imprisonment.
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The Islamabad High Court has directed the government to explain the constitutional ramifications of allowing the prime minister’s recommendations for judicial appointments to sit idle, after a petition raised concerns about a presidential delay.
Dawn
A 25‑year‑old business owner, Mir Raza, was buried on July 29 in Karachi’s Rehorania Masjid graveyard. Eleven days later, a police surgeon and doctors reopened the grave and found evidence of a pre‑death wound, confirming that he was murdered. The case remains under investigation.
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Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah congratulated Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The pact links Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey in a collective security framework. The two leaders also discussed regional issues, including Occupied East Jerusalem, and pledged close engagement.
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Iran says a new deal with Oman will only set new shipping lanes if Washington meets several demands. The U.S. announces it will lift a Gulf blockade once Iran fulfils its conditions, but direct talks remain off‑limits pending a June interim deal.
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