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Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi get slight relief as Pak HC bars solitary confinement

A Pakistan high court on Tuesday directed authorities at Rawalpindi Jail to ensure that former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi are not held in solitary confinement. The ruling also set out provisions for Khan's family meetings, phone calls, reading material and medical care.

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Pakistan power crisis: Karachi residents riot amid outages lasting hours, block major roads

Residents of Karachi voiced their frustrations over persistent power outages by staging protests that blocked major thoroughfares. These demonstrations, which unfolded in various neighborhoods, led to significant traffic disruptions. Many participants reported enduring daily power cuts that lasted twelve hours or longer, with no prior notice. The ongoing electricity crisis…

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan taken back to Adiala Jail after medical evaluation

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to Adiala Jail. He underwent a medical evaluation at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad. This transfer occurred under strict security protocols as ordered by the Supreme Court. Khan, serving a sentence since 2023, was checked for blood pressure concerns. Authorities moved him back…

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Why is Pakistan's ally US upset over PKR3 trillion defence budget spending?

The US State Department has urged Pakistan to bring military and intelligence budgets under civilian oversight. Greater disclosure of government debt obligations, including state-owned enterprises, is also requested. Pakistan's executive budget proposal publication faced delays, limiting public examination time. The report follows Pakistan's proposed Rs3 trillion defence allocation for fiscal…

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Why US is questioning Pakistan's Rs 3 trillion defence spending

The US State Department has flagged Pakistan's limited oversight of military and intelligence spending. Concerns were also raised regarding government debt disclosure and budget proposal publication delays. Pakistan's defence allocation has significantly increased for the upcoming financial year. The report urges greater transparency in military and intelligence budgets. This assessment…

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World Bank warns Pakistan’s diversion of Balochistan housing funds could deepen poverty

The World Bank expressed serious concern over redirecting housing funds. This move could deepen poverty and increase disaster vulnerabilities for families. Many beneficiaries are ultra-poor, earning less than seventy dollars monthly. The bank warned that excluded families face a cycle of deeper poverty. Grievances were registered, and individual communication was…

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Administrative decay in Pakistan: Fee voucher scam freezes matric results of 409 candidates in Sahiwal

Sahiwal BISE withheld exam results for 409 students due to financial discrepancies. A fact-finding panel investigates alleged embezzlement of student examination fees. Separately, courts discharged cases against six Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf workers. Other PTI leaders received interim bail extensions amid police crackdowns. Authorities detained family members of political workers during late-night…

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Pakistan militants' 'double tap' strategy turns rescue missions into deadly traps

Militant groups in Pakistan are using a double tap strategy against security personnel. This tactic involves an initial attack followed by targeting reinforcements responding to the scene. Recent incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa highlight this evolving and deadly strategy. Terror-related deaths in July more than doubled, indicating a worsening security situation.…

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'Double tap': How terrorists are trapping Pakistan's security personnel

Pakistan's security forces are increasingly facing a deadly challenge as militant groups adopt a "double tap" strategy that turns rescue missions into ambushes. The tactic, analysed by Pakistani newspaper Dawn, involves an initial attack on a police or security installation, followed by a second strike targeting reinforcements rushing to the…

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Lyari shootout: Uzair Baloch's brother Zubair Baloch shot in Karachi

Zubair Baloch, brother of Uzair Baloch, was critically wounded after being shot in Karachi's Lyari. Two passersby also sustained injuries during the violent shootout on Chakiwara Road. Suspects on a motorcycle shot Zubair Baloch while he sat outside his home and then fled. Police are investigating multiple angles, including gang…

The Economic Times

Ventilator shortage overwhelms Islamabad hospitals, delays critical care

A severe shortage of ventilators has left Islamabad's leading public hospitals operating at full intensive care capacity, forcing critically ill patients onto waiting lists and straining Pakistan's healthcare system. Hospital officials cited chronic funding and staffing shortages, rising patient volumes and delayed equipment maintenance as key challenges, while doctors warned…

The Economic Times

Pakistan on flood alert as Ravi, Chenab near danger mark; 7 dead

Large parts of Pakistan’s Punjab province have been submerged after heavy monsoon rains triggered flooding and drainage overflows, Dawn reported.

The Times of India

Karachi-bound bus attacked in Balochistan; 3 killed, 5 injured as curfew imposed

Three passengers were killed and five others injured after armed men opened fire on a Karachi-bound passenger bus in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Wednesday, prompting authorities to impose an indefinite curfew in the affected area, Dawn reported.

The Times of India

Afghanistan-Pakistan transit trade plunges to USD 367 million

Afghanistan-Pakistan transit trade saw a steep decline to USD 367 million. This drop occurred from USD 5 billion before the Taliban's return in 2021. Kabul increasingly relied on Iranian routes, reducing dependence on Pakistani ports. Pakistan's border closure in October 2025 impacted trade further. This diversion caused economic costs and…

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US groups sue Trump administration claiming ICC sanctions violate first amendment

Plaintiffs allege ‘profound’ chilling effect on protected work of international criminal court officials and others

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Healthcare crisis in Pakistan: Shortage of 100 life-saving medicines like cancer drugs, morphine

Pakistan faces a critical shortage of over 100 essential medicines, including life-saving drugs. Delayed price revisions by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan are disrupting production. Rising costs of raw materials and currency depreciation have impacted manufacturing expenses significantly. This situation is creating space for counterfeit and substandard products in…

The Economic Times

Pakistan's civic failures leave residents bracing for yet another monsoon crisis

Residents of Wah Model Town are facing severe urban flooding and overflowing sewage due to clogged drains and administrative neglect. Developed in the 1990s under the Wah Cantonment Board, infrastructure has failed to match its expansion. Residents regularly pay taxes but receive inadequate municipal services, worsening environmental and public health…

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Drone strike on family home leaves three girls dead in South Waziristan

A drone strike in Lower South Waziristan's Birmal tehsil tragically killed three young girls and injured four other family members. The attack on a residential property has sparked outrage and demands for an investigation, with authorities remaining silent. This incident highlights a disturbing pattern of aerial attacks and a severe…

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UN asks Pakistan to reverse 'reconstructions' at Taxila sites

UNESCO has warned Pakistan to reverse "reconstruction" work at Taxila's historical sites, Mohra Moradu and Sirkap, or risk being placed on the UN agency's "danger list." Concerns were raised about interventions undermining the sites' integrity, with new masonry replacing ancient walls and heights being altered. Pakistan's archaeology department insists the…

The Economic Times

Pakistani air strikes kill 36 civilians and injure 163 in Afghanistan, says Afghan Govt

The Taliban-cross-border air strikes killed 36 Afghan civilians and injured 163 others across Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces. While Islamabad scrambled to justify the aggression as a retaliatory anti-terror operation, the unilateral assault has thoroughly shattered recent China-mediated bilateral peace understandings.

The Economic Times

Pakistan says carried out strikes along Afghan border, 29 militants killed

Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes across its border with Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of 29 individuals. This action followed a "well planned intelligence based ground operation" by Pakistani security forces. The strikes were a direct response to recent terrorist incidents targeting civilians and security personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and…

The Times of India

Pakistan audit exposes widespread financial irregularities across ministries

Among the major findings were several instances of unrecovered government dues. Auditors pointed to PKR 22 million in unpaid renewal fees and penalties related to no objection certificates issued for armoured vehicles, along with another PKR 27 million outstanding from private security companies. The report also found that PKR 56…

The Economic Times

Pakistan: Autopsy report reveals Australian minor girl shot five times

A nine-year-old Australian girl was killed in Pakistan after being shot at least five times during a police operation. The family was caught in crossfire when police mistakenly targeted their vehicle while pursuing armed robbers. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for a transparent investigation.

The Economic Times

Pakistan: PAF trainer aircraft crashes near Mardan, both pilots die during training sortie

Quoting a statement issued by the Paksitan military's media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Dawn reported that the aircraft was on a routine training sortie when it crashed. The accident claimed the lives of Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah from the PAF and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi from the Pakistan…

The Times of India

Pakistan Air Force training aircraft crashes near Mardan, both pilots killed

A Pakistan Air Force training aircraft crashed near Mardan, killing both pilots during a routine mission. This incident marks the latest in a series of military aviation accidents in Pakistan, with authorities investigating the cause. Condolences have been extended by top military and government officials to the bereaved families.

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