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Police Martyrs Day Highlights Rising Deaths: 112 Law Enforcers Killed in July, 195% Increase from June.
President Zardari praised police sacrifices on Police Martyrs Day, amid 112 security officials killed in July, a 195% jump from June.
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Five Foreign Mountaineers' Bodies, Wrapped in National Flags, Airlifted to Islamabad for Repatriation After Broad Peak Avalanche.
The bodies of five foreign mountaineers recovered from Broad Peak after last week’s avalanche were flown from Skardu to Islamabad, where they will be handed over to their embassies before repatriation.
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Pakistan Allocates 2,000 MW for Bitcoin Mining and AI Data Centres, Prompting Debate on Grid Capacity.
Pakistan has earmarked 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI data‑centre projects. The decision has raised questions about whether the national grid can meet the distinct demands of high‑intensity digital services, including consistent power delivery, cooling needs and overall network reliability.
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Pakistan's NAB Chairman Demands Repeal of Rs500m Corruption Probe Threshold, Citing Ineffectiveness of Anti-Graft Laws.
The National Accountability Bureau chairman called for the removal of the Rs500 million limit that bars investigations of government officials accused of corruption involving lower amounts, arguing it hampers accountability and forces cases to be handled by other agencies.
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Government Teams to Meet Presidency Over Four Peshawar Judges, 19 Other High Court Appointments, and Two Senior Judges' Status.
The government’s legal team is set to meet the Presidency this Sunday to break the deadlock over judicial appointments while the Islamabad High Court has not yet ruled on a petition challenging President Zardari’s failure to act on the Judicial Commission’s recommendations.
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Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Authority Moves Closer to Full Licensing Regime for Digital Asset Providers.
Pakistan’s PVARA announced a significant step toward a comprehensive licensing system for virtual asset service providers, with a focus on transparency, risk‑based regulation, and consumer protection.
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Gold Extends Rally, Adds Another Rs5,100 to Tola Price in Pakistan Market as International Markets Rise.
Gold prices in Pakistan climbed another Rs5,100 per tola, pushing the day’s closing rate to Rs454,336. The gain matches a global surge that saw spot gold hit a seven‑week high, driven by U.S. payroll surprises and Middle East tensions.
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Pakistan Govt Cuts Petrol Price by Rs2.20 and HSD by Rs1.50 for Three Days, Ending Volatile Fuel Rate Fluctuations.
The federal government lowered petrol and high‑speed diesel prices by Rs2.20 and Rs1.50 per litre for the next three days, fixing them at Rs327.62 and Rs380.86 respectively. The change follows a daily review system tied to global market rates.
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Pakistan government cuts petrol price by Rs2.20 and diesel by Rs1.50 to ease fuel cost amid market changes.
The government announced a reduction of Rs2.20 per litre for petrol and Rs1.50 per litre for high‑speed diesel for a three‑day period. The new retail prices will be Rs327.62 for petrol and Rs380.86 for diesel.
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PML-N Intensifies Campaign Ahead of Final AJK Election Phase, Seeks Two‑Thirds Majority in 45‑Member Assembly.
Pakistan Muslim League‑N ramped up its push in Rawalakot Division before the August 10 voting in Bagh and Haveli, saying the early results give it a strong chance to win a two‑thirds majority in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s 45‑member legislature.
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Sindh Government Constitutes New 8-Member Medical Board for Exhumation of Mir Ali Raza’s Body on Aug. 8.
The Sindh government established an eight‑member medical board to exhumate the body of 25‑year‑old Mir Ali Raza on Saturday, Aug. 8, following family objections to the earlier board and a court order.
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Goods Transporters to Suspend Services and Begin Nationwide Wheel-Jam Strike Amid Failed Negotiations with Federal Government.
Goods transporters began suspending services Friday night after failed talks, marking the start of a nationwide wheel-jam strike.
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Mariam Michael Says Christians in Pakistan Still Face Discrimination and Urges Society to Change.
Pakistani model and actor Mariam Michael shares her experience growing up as a Christian, highlighting ongoing discrimination and harassment in both the public sphere and entertainment industry.
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Pakistani Boxer Mohammad Waseem Weighs Overseas Training for 2026 Title Defence or U.S. Showdown with Jesse Rodriguez.
Mohammad Waseem is evaluating overseas training camps in Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States for his next fight in December. He plans to defend his WBA Gold bantamweight title, but a possible unification bout with U.S. champion Jesse Rodriguez remains on the table.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey Sign Makkah Defense Pact, Experts Call It Historic Development.
Three Gulf and South Asian leaders signed a joint defence agreement in Makkah that treats an attack on one as an attack on all. The pact drew praise and analysis from officials and scholars alike.
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PPP Chairman Bilawal Calls for New Administrative Units in Azad Kashmir, Accuses Election Rigging, Vows to Follow People’s Will.
PPP Chairman Bilawal rejects claims about new administrative units as political rhetoric, calls for a truth commission, warns of rigged elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and says the party will follow the people’s will.
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Fesco Privateisation Draws 12 Expressions of Interest from Domestic and International Investors, Including Turkish, Chinese and Pakistani Firms.
The Privatisation Commission announced it has received twelve expressions of interest to buy 51%‑100% stakes in Faisalabad Electric Supply Company. Investors come from Turkey, China and Pakistan, signalling confidence in the country's power distribution sector.
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U.S. State Department to Expand Social Media Vetting of Foreign Journalists Applying for Visas, Report Says.
The United States State Department will evaluate foreign journalists’ online presence when they apply for visas, expanding a Trump‑era initiative to include other visa categories, officials say.
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