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AJK police have accused the Joint Awami Action Committee of abducting eight highway police personnel deployed on election duty. The allegation comes amid ongoing protests, phased elections and rising tensions in the region.
Pakistan and Norway reaffirmed their commitment to stronger bilateral ties as Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide met Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad. The visit, the first of its kind in about a decade, is expected to focus on trade, climate, renewable energy, education and regional developments.
Tariq Fazal Chaudhry says PML-N has secured 24 seats in the AJK elections and is expected to reach 30 after reserved seats are allocated. The assembly session, oath-taking and election of the speaker and prime minister are expected next week.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is still far from becoming a social welfare state while unveiling new youth-focused initiatives in Islamabad. The measures include women’s labour-force quota, startup support, technology education opportunities in China, Daanish University and Chromebook laptops for high-achieving students.
Pakistan's Foreign Office said Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's Iran visit is focused on bilateral relations, security issues and regional stability. Islamabad says it remains engaged in efforts to support dialogue and de-escalation amid wider regional tensions.
Jamaat-i-Islami has sent a Rs1 billion defamation notice to former FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi over allegations that the party received money to weaken public protests. Zaidi said he has forwarded the notice to his lawyer for legal advice.
The Sindh High Court has dismissed a petition seeking PPP MNA Shazia Marri’s disqualification over an alleged fake degree issue. The court ruled that the high court lacks direct authority to disqualify a parliamentarian through such a petition and noted that the matter had already been examined by election forums.
The Peshawar High Court has granted transit bail to Noreen Niazi in a Peca case registered by the NCCIA in Islamabad. The court directed her to approach the relevant Islamabad court by August 20 while granting temporary protection from arrest.
Ishaq Dar briefed Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. Both sides discussed regional developments and agreed to continue consultations on matters of mutual interest.
PTI faces internal disagreement over a proposed September 27 long march to Islamabad after senior leaders said the central leadership was not consulted. The issue has gained traction on social media and could affect the party’s protest strategy in the coming weeks.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye is defensive and does not replace existing agreements. The clarification comes as the trilateral pact draws regional attention over its collective security clause.
Rana Sanaullah has said the PML-N is on track to form the next AJK government with a two-thirds majority after winning 24 seats in earlier phases. His remarks come ahead of the August 10 vote in Bagh and Haveli, with JAAC protests and security concerns shaping the political environment.
