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Tarbela Dam, Pakistan's second largest reservoir, topped out at 1,549.48 feet on Sunday, a rise from the 1,549‑foot reading taken at 6 am. The live storage was 5.523 million‑acre‑feet, the highest level the dam has reached in this season.
Aug 10, 2026, 2:50 AM
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.
The Express Tribune
A debate ignited by a senior cabinet member highlights Pakistan’s need for stronger local governments, restored border trade and a balanced security strategy.
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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
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
Pakistan’s petroleum minister announced plans for a bonded oil‑storage scheme with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar that will secure crude supplies for the country.
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
A fire at Saudi Arabia’s Jazan refinery was brought under control after Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed a drone strike on the facility.
Dawn
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
Police added a murder charge to Mir Raza Ali’s case after a re‑postmortem identified gunshot injuries, overturning earlier suicide suggestion.
Express Tribune
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
Two elderly men of the Suleman Khel tribe were killed in a vehicle shoot‑out at Darozanda, Lower South Waziristan, on Sunday, after unidentified gunmen opened fire.
The Express Tribune
A Dispute Resolution Board has declared the Sindh government’s decision to cancel the Mosamiyat‑to‑Numaish segment of the Karachi BRT Red Line unlawful and void, citing the implementation agency TransKarachi’s lack of capacity and contractual shortcomings.
Dawn
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
Fast‑bowler Kagiso Rabada says hosting the 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa will feel like freedom and a chance to defend home conditions, aiming for the country’s first men’s 50‑over title.
The Express Tribune
Arshad Nadeem, the Pakistani javelin champion, finished ninth at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, far below his Olympic gold performance. Coach Salman Butt said the athlete will return to the gym and plans will be announced soon.
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