Pakistan opposition to approach Supreme Court over Imran Khan hospital transfer
Opposition parties reaffirm Sept. 27 protest plans after Imran Khan's hospital transfer bypassed the Supreme Court-ordered facility, deepening the crisis.
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Pakistan students to get one-year free access to Google's AI tools under new deal
Pakistani students get one-year free access to Google's AI tools, including Gemini, under a new government-Google digital skills deal
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Government’s push for dialogue clashes with resistance to Imran Khan court order
Kamran Khan flags a political contradiction as the government pursues dialogue with the opposition while challenging a court order involving Imran Khan
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Supreme Court rejects Zahir Jaffer's review plea, upholds death sentence in Noor Mukadam case
Pakistan's Supreme Court rejected Zahir Jaffer's review petition, upholding his death sentence in the Noor Mukadam murder case, court records show.
Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
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US and UAE discuss Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon among other regional security issues
Secretary Rubio and UAE adviser Sheikh Tahnoon discussed Strait of Hormuz security, Lebanon and holding Iran accountable
Aug 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026
UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles at shipping and halts commercial trade
The UAE accused Iran of launching two ballistic missiles targeting Gulf shipping lanes, prompting Abu Dhabi to suspend all trade and financial dealings with Tehran
Aug 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026
Imran Khan’s sister, doctor detail confusion, lack of communication during his hospital transfer
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was diverted to the government-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) instead of Shifa International Hospital for an overnight medical checkup
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Pakistan opens licensing process for virtual asset service providers
PVARA begins accepting VASP license applications under the new Virtual Assets Act, 2026
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Grammys reconsider Asian Pop category after BTS Grammys boycott
The Recording Academy is reconsidering its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category after BTS declined to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards
Aug 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026
England inflict innings defeat on Pakistan in first Test
England beat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series
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England stay on top in Leeds Test despite Ali Usman’s five-for
England reached 366-8 from 82 overs at stumps after resuming on 112-2, stretching their first-innings lead to 195 runs
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PCB wins appeal as ICC removes Gaddafi Stadium demerit point
The venue had received an “Unsatisfactory” rating following the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia on June 4.
Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
India says 22 citizens on two hijacked vessels off Yemen, Somalia
India says 22 citizens are aboard two hijacked vessels off Yemen and Somalia, with all crew members reported safe by authorities
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