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In Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa, common leopards are increasingly targeted by local hunters. A rare leopard was killed on July 20 in Bajaur district, adding to a series of incidents where residents have shot, skinned, and discarded these animals while enforcement remains weak.
Aug 11, 2026, 12:32 AM
Pakistani campuses are changing their orientation approach. Rather than a brief information dump, they are turning the first week into an ongoing transition that builds relationships and supports diverse entrants from the start.
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The Express Tribune reports that Mir Raza, owner of a Karachi dessert chain, was originally considered a suicide but has been re‑classified as murder after a second post‑mortem.
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The federal government announced that petrol would stay at Rs327.62 per litre and HSD at Rs380.86 per litre for August 11, citing the non‑publication of Platts rates.
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A senior Pentagon official said the United States is not leaving Asia and is urging allies to share more of the security burden.
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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.
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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
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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Iran has named former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei secretary of its Supreme National Security Council, a key body that coordinates the country’s security and foreign policy amid the ongoing conflict with the United States.
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The actress says Pakistan’s weak enforcement of laws protects vulnerable dogs, women and children, and that Pakistani culture normalises violence toward those powerless.
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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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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 Al Batal Presents University of Lahore National Champions Cup 2026‑27 started on Tuesday at Multan Cricket Stadium. Four squads will battle in seven 50‑over games, with the top two advancing to a final on August 18. The tournament is a key part of Pakistan’s 2026‑27 season and a test of depth ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
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The Sindh Inspector General of Police has established a new team to investigate the murder of Mir Raza Ali after a second post‑mortem confirmed a gunshot, ruling out suicide. The family now has confidence in the new police team.
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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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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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