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Scientists urge Pakistani policymakers to join global dialogue on environmental drivers of drug-resistant infections.

At a recent conference, scientists highlighted that Pakistan’s absence at meetings linking environmental damage and antimicrobial resistance raises concerns about the integration of science into policy.

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Islamabad High Court orders government to explain constitutional consequences of delayed presidential assent to PM's advice on judicial appointments.

The Islamabad High Court has directed the government to explain the constitutional ramifications of allowing the prime minister’s recommendations for judicial appointments to sit idle, after a petition raised concerns about a presidential delay.

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Pakistan’s FY26 Fiscal Deficit Slips to 1.6% of GDP Amid Public Debt of Rs83.29 Trillion, Raising Sustainability Concerns.

Pakistan’s fiscal deficit for the first 11 months of FY26 narrowed to 1.6% of GDP, yet the country’s debt has reached a staggering Rs83.29 trillion. The International Monetary Fund projects a 3.2% deficit for FY27, while the Federal Board of Revenue missed its tax target by Rs975 billion. The energy sector’s capacity payments, circular debt, and Canada–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) related claims are key drivers of fiscal stress.

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AJK PPP appoints seven new Public Service Commission members amid questions about timing just before its term ends.

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.

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WorldAug 9, 2026

Section 144 imposed on August 10 restricts movement in parts of South Waziristan and Tank amid security concerns.

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.

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WorldAug 9, 2026

Rubble from Pakistan Railways demolition keeps Dhoke Ratta Road blocked, threatening traffic and public health.

Debris from a recent demolition by Pakistan Railways remains on Dhoke Ratta Road, blocking traffic and raising safety and health concerns.

The Express Tribune

PML‑N to Form Azad Jammu and Kashmir Government and Prioritize Talks with Joint Awami Action Committee.

Senior PML‑N leader Rana Sanaullah announced that his party will form a government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir with a two‑thirds majority and will immediately seek talks with the Joint Awami Action Committee to resolve its concerns.

The Express Tribune

University administrations in Pakistan risk sidelining academic purpose, prompting calls for focus on teaching, research and student development.

Critics say Pakistani university administrators are engrossed in paperwork, meetings and compliance, letting teaching, research and student mentorship fall behind. An example involves HEC suspending a program over graduate quality concerns, spotlighting the tension between management and academic quality.

The Express Tribune

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mecca Defence Pact, Raising Questions About U.S. Role in Middle East.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to a new trilateral defence agreement, called the Mecca pact, amid growing tensions with Iran. The deal, described as NATO‑style, could alter regional security dynamics and prompt concerns over the United States' influence in the region.

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Pakistan Faces 151 Monsoon Deaths as Chitral Roads Blocked, Leaving Hospitals Without Access, Raising Urgent Health Concerns.

Since 26 June, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority reports 151 deaths, 73 of them children, and 448 injuries. More than 1,200 homes are damaged. In Chitral, flash floods have washed away bridges and cut roads, separating patients from medical care.

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Pakistan Stock Exchange falls 450 points by midday amid profit‑taking and higher oil prices.

By 12 p.m. on Friday the KSE‑100 Index was down 450.05 points, or 0.25%, after a 771‑point slide early in the session. Trading volume reached 146.05 million shares with a value of Rs10.06 billion as investors reacted to rising crude prices and Strait of Hormuz concerns.

The Express Tribune

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission Reschedules Third Phase, Postponing Polling in Seven Poonch Constituencies Over Law and Order Concerns.

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission moved forward only four of the seven contested districts for August 10 voting, citing law and order issues in the remaining constituencies.

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Imran Khan’s Sons Say Pakistani Authorities Block Visits As Concerns Grow Over Father’s Health, Three Years Into Incarceration.

Kasim and Sulaiman Khan, sons of former prime minister Imran Khan, accused Pakistani officials of preventing them from seeing their father while he remains jailed, stating limited information on his eye condition, and raising doubts about a potential government settlement.

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Iran’s strategy, US‑Israel conflict, and Ukraine’s attack on Iranian ship illustrate ongoing tensions, it continues.

The US‑Iran‑Israel conflict remains in motion after a brief pause following a Memorandum of Understanding. Ukraine’s sinking of an Iranian merchant vessel and the actions that followed shape the current security calculus. The situation involves twelve state actors and raises concerns in neighboring Pakistan about the future of regional stability.

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