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During a Friday operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu district, a 27‑year‑old captain was killed while seven terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek‑i‑Taliban Pakistan were neutralised, ISPR said.
Aug 8, 2026, 4:25 AM
A federal grant of Rs4.3 billion has been approved to cover legal costs for international arbitration cases involving Pakistani power sector investors and K‑Electric shareholders. The funds will reimburse payments made by the Private Power and Infrastructure Board and the Central Power Purchasing Agency‑Guarantee and cover advances and mark‑ups.
The Express Tribune
After an HIV outbreak that infected 94 children at Karachi’s Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital, Sindh’s health department announced 44 new ART centres to improve access to treatment and raise public awareness.
The Express Tribune
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Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has announced a 75‑paisa per unit fuel cost adjustment for August electricity bills, adding a Rs9.8 billion burden to consumers. The adjustment applies to prepaid tariffs, excluding lifeline and electric‑vehicle customers, and is part of an ongoing monthly review of fuel costs.
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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
American firms are exploring Pakistan’s critical minerals, resulting in a $500m agreement and approval of $1.3bn U.S. financing for Reko Diq.
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The exhumation of 25‑year‑old Mir Raza Ali has been stopped after his family challenged a newly formed five‑member medic‑legal board, arguing that an eight‑member panel approved by the court must be reinstated.
The Express Tribune
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.
The Express Tribune
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
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.
The Express Tribune
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.
The Express Tribune
Heavy monsoon rain in Lahore has caused traffic congestion, highlighting the city’s rapid, unplanned development and loss of green areas.
The Express Tribune
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.
The Express Tribune
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.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan’s men’s hockey team will compete in Pool B at the 2026 Asian Games in Gifu, Japan, against five other teams.
The Express Tribune
The Peshawar High Court declared the acting deputy superintendent position of Constable Ayaz Khan illegal, nullifying a September 2025 notification that had placed a Grade‑7 officer in a senior role. The ruling cites a breach of the Police Act and the rules governing officer appointments.
The Express Tribune
The IHC has reserved its verdict on a petition that challenges the president’s delay in approving judicial appointment approvals, affecting 19 new judges and five confirmations.
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Pakistan’s government has adopted a new policy to govern how public data is handled by private firms, a step that could reshape data protection ahead of a comprehensive privacy law.
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