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The Jamaat‑e‑Islami has moved sit‑ins that were planned for Aug. 9 to Aug. 16, announcing simultaneous protests outside provincial governor houses and a key sit‑in at the Punjab Chief Minister’s residence.
Aug 8, 2026, 8:36 PM
Jamaat‑i‑Islami has announced coordinated sit‑ins on August 16 in Lahore, Peshawar, Hyderabad, and Quetta to press the government to eliminate the petroleum levy and lower fuel prices.
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The death of Karachi businessman Mir Raza Ali has taken a new turn after his parents filed a plea for exhumation, following a police conclusion of suicide. The family’s request was initially granted by a court but later postponed when they objected to the sudden reconstitution of a medico‑legal board. The case highlights persistent disputes over forensic reports and calls for stronger oversight in Pakistan’s investigative system.
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The eight‑member medical board finished the re‑postmortem of Karachi businessman Mir Raza Ali and sent samples for DNA and chemical testing. However, a board member acknowledged doubt that the body is Ali’s, pending laboratory confirmation.
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In Wellington, Pakistan and New Zealand conducted their third Joint Trade Committee meeting and fifth political consultation, signing an Education Cooperation Arrangement and agreeing to expand trade, investment, and agricultural collaboration.
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Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf will begin a multi‑day march toward Islamabad on 27 September, after consulting allies and religious parties, the K‑P information minister said.
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Pakistan all‑rounder Khushdil Shah has denied reports that he may leave national cricket side, reaffirming his loyalty in an Instagram statement. The comments arise from a resurfaced interview of teammate Abbas Afridi, which sparked speculation about Khushdil’s future.
The Express Tribune
At a rally in Bagh, adviser Rana Sanaullah declared that the PML‑N would win a two‑thirds majority in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The party had 24 seats after two phases and needs six more. Sanaullah said four seats would be won on August 10 and five on the remaining Poonch seats. He urged voters to turn out Monday to support development and dialogue with the Joint Awami Action Committee.
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A 30‑year‑old Peace‑building program held its first UK summer camp in Devon, where 14‑17‑year‑olds from eight countries, including Israel, Palestine, India and Pakistan, spent three weeks in daily two‑hour discussions about conflict and cooperation.
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Veteran boxing coach Arshad Hussain praised Fatima Zehra’s bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games and urged the Pakistan Boxing Federation to invest more in female talent.
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The Lahore High Court ruled that customer data held by banks is property under Pakistani law, making its dishonest use a criminal breach of trust. The court granted post‑arrest bail to a telecom operator involved in a SIM‑swap fraud while denying bail to a private bank employee.
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In Islamabad, Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani met with National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah at his home, pledging stronger cooperation between Pakistan's two parliamentary houses.
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Spain has announced that it will impose border controls against Italy following increased pressure over migrants arriving in the Spanish city of Ceuta. The move follows Italy’s refusal to lift restrictions, further heightening tensions between the two nations.
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Ahead of a tightening conflict in the Middle East, Gen. Dan Caine has privately asked senior Trump advisers to find a way out of the Iran war. The administration is also working on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and solidifying a new defence pact among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.
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Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, said he never invited opposition members to resume negotiations. The meeting, held with MNA Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar and Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, focused only on the upcoming Independence Day ceremony. He added that further talks would need face‑to‑face discussion, not media broadcasts.
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The Women Parliamentary Caucus of Balochistan condemned the killing of Master Inayatullah Jattak, father of activist Asma Jattak, and called for the prompt arrest of all suspects. An assembly speaker ordered the Inspector General of Police to ensure swift action and report progress.
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On August 8, 2026, the Supreme Court of Pakistan issued a 10‑page judgment against the trend of unnecessary adjournments in civil trials, urging advocates to manage their commitments more responsibly.
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PML‑N campaigns in Rawalakot Division with confidence that the August 10 vote in Haveli and Bagh will bring the party a two‑thirds majority in the 45‑member legislature.
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