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Aug 14, 2026, 3:15 AM
The adviser to Pakistan’s finance minister met with leaders of the Pakistan Business Council in the Finance Division to review potential investment opportunities, privatization plans and broader economic reforms.
Google News - Pakistan
Pakistan’s defense minister Khawaja Asif told Bloomberg that Washington and Tehran are close to a deal over the Strait of Hormuz. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian officials in Tehran, and new proposals for resolving the standoff are under discussion.
The Express Tribune
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Ten judges were sworn into the Lahore High Court after President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointments, ending a weeks‑long deadlock. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum administered the oath, and the new judges will serve for one year.
Dawn
Pakistan-administered Kashmir is holding elections while local groups call for a boycott amid concerns over representation.
NPR World
Bahrain’s foreign minister called Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to offer congratulations on the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed on August 7 with Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The call also announced Bahrain’s plan to visit Pakistan soon.
Dawn
Iran’s foreign minister said U.S. and Israeli military actions alone created security problems in the Strait of Hormuz and that Iran is negotiating with Oman for a new safe shipping lane.
The Express Tribune
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has ordered four Karachi residents to appear at its office on August 13 after a complaint by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon of defamation related to the Mir Raza Ali murder case. The notice requires the respondents to bring documents and devices for the inquiry.
Dawn
The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has called for the immediate resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and warned of a nationwide ‘Million March’ starting September 25 if its demands are unmet.
Dawn
On National Minorities Day, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced steps to reinforce legal protections and promote equality for the country’s minority groups. Both leaders reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to justice, tolerance, and unity, while citing historic constitutional foundations.
The Express Tribune
Shehbaz Sharif ordered the Federal Board of Revenue to continue strict enforcement measures and accelerate reform implementation, while welcoming growing business confidence.
The Express Tribune
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minister Shafi Jan demanded that facts about Imran Khan's health be released, criticised restrictions on meetings, and called for a sit‑in outside the Supreme Court following a call by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.
The Express Tribune
Sajid Iqbal secured 40,702 votes in LA-14, defeating former AJK prime minister Atiq Ahmed Khan who received 19,542 votes. The result marks a major setback for the Atiq family.
Express Tribune
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that the Makkah Defence Agreement is an extension of Pakistan‑Saudi Arabia’s 2025 mutual defence pact, now adding Turkey. The trilateral pact emphasises collective deterrence and is intended solely for defensive purposes to strengthen regional stability.
The Express Tribune
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker to discuss Pakistan‑U.S. trade and investment opportunities. The meeting highlighted gains on a reciprocal trade framework and cooperation with U.S. institutions.
The Express Tribune
Mahmood Khan Achakzai wrote a formal letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requesting the start of the constitutional process to appoint a new chief election commissioner and members of the Election Commission of Pakistan for Sindh and Balochistan.
The Express Tribune
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced that the PTI’s national leaders and its ally TTAP have agreed on a long march to Islamabad on September 27. The move follows the party’s frustration over unanswered grievances and Imran Khan’s imprisonment.
Dawn
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.
Dawn
