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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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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 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.
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A new defence alliance between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, akin to NATO’s Article 5, marks a significant move away from U.S. dominance in Gulf security.
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Laborers at a traditional brick kiln in Sheikhupura face scorching temperatures above 1,000 °C while also dealing with extreme solar heat, with little relief or protective regulation.
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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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The Sindh government has decided to set up a judicial commission headed by a Sindh High Court judge to lead a fresh probe into the killing of Mir Raza Ali, the owner of Wafflix, following new post‑mortem results that added a murder charge to the original kidnapping case.
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A 50‑year‑old British citizen was shot dead by Pakistani security forces in the disputed Kashmir region on June 9, amid clashes between authorities and protestors demanding reforms. The case highlights ongoing tensions and the risks faced by British nationals in the area.
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A sudden halt to mobile phones and internet in Quetta left students, healthcare staff, traders, journalists and food deliverers without vital communication tools.
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President Asif Ali Zardari left Lahore for Islamabad after a brief two‑day stay. During the visit he met only Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, with businessman Gohar Ejaz in attendance. No meetings were held with Pakistan People’s Party officials.
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Jamaat‑e‑Islam’s Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced sit‑ins to protest the petroleum levy and independent power producers in Punjab and Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa, urging peace, resource rights and the reopening of Pakistan‑Afghanistan trade.
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Relatives of Anmol and Amina, who died in custody at a Punjab police station, are calling for an impartial probe. A judicial inquiry is examining police statements, CCTV footage, and burial arrangements.
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A resident shot and killed a common leopard on July 20 in Bajaur district, and the hide was skinned and withheld from authorities. The incident highlights rising killings across Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa, driven by deforestation, shrinking prey, and inadequate law enforcement.
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Faisalabad Development Authority’s Canal Road remodel faces criticism for past failures. Plan includes new bridges, U-turns and ramps, but experts urge focus on traffic enforcement and service roads.
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The PAA announced a nationwide modernization initiative after finishing the Gwadar Airport at Rs55 billion and reconstructing Karachi’s main runway for Rs10 billion, while new projects at Lahore and Skardu move forward.
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A judicial magistrate launched a Section 176 inquiry into the suspicious deaths of two underage girls, Amina and Anmol, who were in Lahore police custody on Aug. 4. The families demanded an impartial investigation after the girls died while in custody and before reaching the hospital.
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