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The U.S. Treasury bought yen to support Japan’s currency and has yet to answer a standing swap line request from the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the selective nature of dollar liquidity access.
Aug 9, 2026, 9:35 PM
Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has filed a formal complaint with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency on Aug 9 2026. He accuses four social‑media accounts of spreading false claims that he and his son were linked to the murder of Mir Raza Ali.
The Express Tribune
The president of the PPP in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) claims that Punjab police were summoned to the region for a clear but undisclosed purpose. He questions the neutrality of the ongoing election process and stresses the need for transparent investigations.
The Express Tribune
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An opinion piece in Dawn argues that Pakistan needs to focus on reforming local governments and fiscal planning before drawing new provincial borders, highlighting constitutional mandates, administrative costs, and economic sustainability.
Dawn
Pakistani television has long shown female characters in roles beyond mere victims. Six notable dramas illustrate this trend, highlighting ambition, resilience and a blend of humor and hardship across decades.
The Express Tribune
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement, a NATO‑like treaty that treats an attack on any one of the three as an attack on all. Officials now look to add Egypt and other Gulf members, with technical and political hurdles still to be sorted.
Al Jazeera
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, declares any armed attack on one of the three a collective threat, while maintaining their existing bilateral and multilateral commitments.
The Express Tribune
A Yemen‑aligned Houthi group said it struck Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery with a drone on Sunday. The Saudi energy ministry reported a fire that was extinguished with no injuries, following an earlier defense pact signed with Turkey and Pakistan.
The Express Tribune
Hesson met the coaches of Pakistan’s four National Champions Cup teams in Multan, focusing on one‑day skills and national‑domestic alignment.
The Express Tribune
Security forces in Pakistan’s Balochistan province eliminated 15 terrorists across eight districts in Operation Rad‑ul‑Fitna‑3, recovering vast stockpiles of weapons and ammunition and declaring their intent to continue the campaign.
The Express Tribune
Karachi police have reshaped the probe into the death of 25‑year‑old businessman Mir Raza Ali, adding a murder section to the case filed by his father and deploying a five‑member team to review new evidence after a second post‑mortem contradicting the first.
Dawn
Police say a constable was killed and another seriously wounded while on patrol near Saeedkhel graveyard in Lakki Marwat. The incident prompted a search operation and highlights rising attacks on security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Dawn
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a 10‑day high‑performance camp in Islamabad starting on October 7. The camp will bring together players from Under‑15 to senior levels, with Dutch coach Richard Snaijer guiding the program and setting the stage for a year‑long development effort.
The Express Tribune
Pakistani gamer Muhammad Zubair became the new world champion of Tekken 8 after sweeping South Korean competitor LowHigh with a 5-0 victory at the Esports World Cup in Paris. He earned a $250,000 prize.
Dawn
Ashas Rahim spends Rs68,000‑76,000 a month on gym, food, gear and supplements, while Kabir Hussain estimates Rs40,000‑50,000.
Express Tribune
A new family film, The Sheep Detectives, blends live‑action and animation to follow a group of sheep who investigate their shepherd’s mysterious murder. Directed by Kyle Balda and based on Leonie Swann’s novel Three Bags Full, the movie offers mystery, humor, and heart with a cast that includes Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, and a roster of voice actors.
Express Tribune
The war in Iran, promoted by the Trump administration as a necessary security measure, has pushed U.S. fuel prices higher, sparking a debate over the war’s domestic impact and congressional authority to authorize it.
Express Tribune
Climate activist Bill McKibben sat down with the Express Tribune to explain why the Middle East conflict is accelerating a shift away from fossil fuels and to highlight Pakistan’s rapid adoption of solar power.
Express Tribune
