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The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government led by the Pakistan Peoples Party appointed seven new members to its Public Service Commission (PSC) days before its term ends. The move, made under constitutional provisions, has raised concerns about the propriety and timing of the appointments. Opposition leader Shahid Mehmood Wani criticized the decision, urging the new elected government to decide such matters.
Aug 10, 2026, 2:55 AM
The Express Tribune reports that Pakistan has committed to more than 150 international treaties, covering labour, environmental, and maritime standards. The country ratified 38 ILO conventions and adds import rules to ban forced‑labour goods, signalling a sustained effort to align domestic law with global expectations.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan’s growing tax revenue shows progress, but structural fiscal gaps remain. A tax professional highlights the need for a wider tax base, disciplined spending and economic growth to achieve fiscal independence.
The Express Tribune
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Pakistan and Iran have agreed to lift formal trade to $10 billion, using new transit arrangements and barter mechanisms to overcome sanctions, after a decade of declining formal traffic.
The Express Tribune
Dawn reports that authorities in Lower South Waziristan, Upper South Waziristan and Tank have imposed Section 144 for August 10, curbing movement between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. and closing markets to address security concerns.
Dawn
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
Pakistani MP Rukhsar Ahmed, on bail for alleged 1990s rape cases in Manchester, has refused to provide a date for his return to the UK.
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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
A defence pact between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia has a clause that is technically identical to NATO’s Article 5, the Turkish defence minister said on 8 August 2026.
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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
Pakistan’s Information Ministry denied that weapons were being smuggled from Pakistan into Afghanistan, labeling the allegation frivolous and baseless. The ministry said Afghanistan is already filled with sophisticated weaponry left by the U.S. withdrawal and warned that terrorist groups continue to operate from Afghan soil.
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
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
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
The essay argues Christopher Nolan’s adaptation exposes the Trojan Horse as a violation of a sacred hospitality law, linking the ancient breach to modern conflicts such as the wars in Israel and Gaza.
Express Tribune
