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On‑duty cop martyred, another injured in Lakki Marwat attack following terrorist shooting near Saeedkhel graveyard.

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.

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Pakistan Hockey Federation launches 10‑day high‑performance camp to revive women’s hockey in Islamabad, October 7.

Aug 9, 2026

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The Sheep Detectives turns a shepherd’s mysterious death into a family whodunnit starring Hugh Jackman.

Aug 9, 2026

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Karachi remains Pakistan’s economic engine but faces chronic water shortages and unfinished projects, according to.

Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, is still a key economic hub yet struggles with water shortages and stalled infrastructure projects. The city supplies only about 650 million gallons of water daily while needing 1.2 billion gallons. Major water, transport, sewage, waste, and security projects remain incomplete or delayed, keeping the city low in global livability rankings.

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WorldAug 9, 2026

Bill McKibben Discusses Pakistan’s Solar Revolution and the Middle East’s Impact on Clean Energy.

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.

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Egypt could join Pakistan‑Saudi‑Turkey defence pact once technical issues are resolved, Turkish foreign minister says.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Egypt could become part of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement that unites Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia once unresolved technical matters are settled.

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PTI decides on long march to Islamabad after consultation with allies, targeting September 27.

Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) announced a multi‑day march to Islamabad on September 27, following consultations with allied parties.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 9, 2026

Ummerkot flour mills reject Rs128 price as wheat hits Rs125, citing Rs140 production costs.

Flour mill owners in Umerkot district have refused to accept the government‑set flour price of Rs128 per kilogram, arguing that wheat prices have risen to Rs125 per kilogram and that their production costs now run at about Rs140 per kilogram.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 9, 2026

Peshawar court unblocks ID cards of four accused in May 9 protest case and withdraws arrest warrants.

A Peshawar court has ordered the unblocking of identity cards for four accused in the May 9 protest case, cancelled their proclamation proceedings, and withdrew their arrest warrants.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 9, 2026

Cotton crop satisfactory, rice cultivation exceeds target in Punjab, officials report irrigation and fertiliser focus continues.

Punjab officials say the cotton crop is satisfactory and rice cultivation already surpassed the 2026 target of five million acres, covering over six million acres.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 9, 2026

Pakistan’s counterterrorism operations rise as July sees record attacks, killing 205 militants while only five are arrested.

In July, Pakistan’s security forces launched a record number of counterterrorism operations, eliminating 205 militants but arresting only five. The year’s most attacks highlighted a deteriorating security situation, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

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Flour price climb in Karachi as federal government delays the wheat import tender, following plans to bring in one million tonnes.

Karachi consumers see wheat flour price climb as the federal government delays the wheat import tender, while provincial cabinets plan multi‑million‑tonne imports. Prices for 20‑kg flour rose to Rs2,700‑3,000, and 10‑kg wheat bag to Rs1,200, up from July 30 levels. Some traders warn the delay protects speculators.

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Makkah joint defence agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye amid stalled US‑Iran war.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a pact that treats an attack on one signatory as an attack on all. The deal was announced on a Friday and is seen as a symbolic move amid the stalemate between the United States and Iran. Dignitaries described the accord as historic and open to friendly nations.

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WorldAug 9, 2026

Unregulated placer gold mining in Gilgit‑Baltistan now threatens the Diamer‑Bhasha Dam, riverside roads, bridges, and nearby settlements.

Authorities warn that expanding placer gold mining in Gilgit‑Baltistan is violating environmental laws and jeopardizing the Diamer‑Bhasha Dam, river infrastructure, and local communities.

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WorldAug 9, 2026

Lahore Metro Bus firm to suspend operations from Aug 11 over fuel cost dispute with Punjab Mass Transit Authority.

A private company operating Lahore’s Metro Bus will halt services on Aug 11 after failing to resolve fuel cost issues with the Punjab Mass Transit Authority.

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WorldAug 9, 2026

Pakistan goods transporters strike halts 400,000 vehicles, threatens industry and supply chains in the country.

Goods carriers have parked in Karachi’s Mauripur port, stopping more than 400,000 vehicles and disrupting cargo flow to and from the city’s terminals. The nationwide strike, driven by a new daily fuel price policy and high withholding tax, threatens to halt industry production and jeopardise export commitments. Transporters demand a return to a monthly fuel price system and reduced tax.

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WorldAug 9, 2026

Spain to impose temporary border checks on Italian visitors amid growing dispute over Ceuta migrant influx.

Spain announced temporary checks on travelers from Italy as tensions rise over migrants arriving from Ceuta.

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Re‑postmortem of Mir Raza Ali reveals gunshot wound, undermining suicide theory, supporting family’s murder claim.

The re‑postmortem of Mir Raza Ali uncovered a gunshot entry wound on his back and an exit wound on his chest, along with fractures and internal bleeding. Family lawyer Jibran Nasir says these findings contradict earlier reports of suicide and accuse police of pressuring the family. The investigation faces renewed scrutiny.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 8, 2026

Jamaat‑e‑Islami postpones sit‑ins from Aug. 9 to Aug. 16 nationwide amid Independence Day celebrations.

The Islamist party has moved all its planned sit‑ins—originally slated for Sunday in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta— to a single nationwide event on August 16 to coincide with holiday observances.

The Express Tribune

WorldAug 8, 2026

Pakistan stock market gains 5,336 points amid easing oil prices and hopeful external funding.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE‑100 index rose 5,336 points, a 3.03% weekly gain, as oil prices fell and optimism around external financing grew.

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On‑duty cop martyred, another injured in Lakki Marwat attack following terrorist shooting near Saeedkhel graveyard.

Pakistan Hockey Federation launches 10‑day high‑performance camp to revive women’s hockey in Islamabad, October 7.

The Sheep Detectives turns a shepherd’s mysterious death into a family whodunnit starring Hugh Jackman.

Karachi remains Pakistan’s economic engine but faces chronic water shortages and unfinished projects, according to.

Bill McKibben Discusses Pakistan’s Solar Revolution and the Middle East’s Impact on Clean Energy.

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Egypt could join Pakistan‑Saudi‑Turkey defence pact once technical issues are resolved, Turkish foreign minister says.

PTI decides on long march to Islamabad after consultation with allies, targeting September 27.

Ummerkot flour mills reject Rs128 price as wheat hits Rs125, citing Rs140 production costs.

Peshawar court unblocks ID cards of four accused in May 9 protest case and withdraws arrest warrants.

Cotton crop satisfactory, rice cultivation exceeds target in Punjab, officials report irrigation and fertiliser focus continues.

Pakistan’s counterterrorism operations rise as July sees record attacks, killing 205 militants while only five are arrested.

Flour price climb in Karachi as federal government delays the wheat import tender, following plans to bring in one million tonnes.

Makkah joint defence agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye amid stalled US‑Iran war.

Unregulated placer gold mining in Gilgit‑Baltistan now threatens the Diamer‑Bhasha Dam, riverside roads, bridges, and nearby settlements.

Lahore Metro Bus firm to suspend operations from Aug 11 over fuel cost dispute with Punjab Mass Transit Authority.

Pakistan goods transporters strike halts 400,000 vehicles, threatens industry and supply chains in the country.

Spain to impose temporary border checks on Italian visitors amid growing dispute over Ceuta migrant influx.

Re‑postmortem of Mir Raza Ali reveals gunshot wound, undermining suicide theory, supporting family’s murder claim.

Jamaat‑e‑Islami postpones sit‑ins from Aug. 9 to Aug. 16 nationwide amid Independence Day celebrations.

Pakistan stock market gains 5,336 points amid easing oil prices and hopeful external funding.

Re‑postmortem of Mir Raza Ali reveals gunshot wound, undermining suicide theory, supporting family’s murder claim.

Jamaat‑e‑Islami postpones sit‑ins from Aug. 9 to Aug. 16 nationwide amid Independence Day celebrations.