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The Supreme Court registrar's office has taken up PTI's contempt petition over Imran Khan's hospital transfer after objections to the filing were addressed. The plea alleges non-compliance with the court's August 18 order directing that the jailed former prime minister be taken to Shifa International Hospital.
Pakistan’s headline inflation is projected to return to double digits in August, with analysts forecasting a year-on-year CPI reading of roughly 10.75% to 11.3%. Rising food prices, higher motor-fuel costs and external energy risks are expected to drive the increase after inflation stood at 9.2% in July.
The Balochistan Counter Terrorism Department has registered a terrorism, murder and attempted-murder case against unidentified suspects after five road workers were killed in Pishin. Authorities have launched an investigation and search operation, while the provincial government has vowed to pursue the attackers and protect development activity.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has departed for a four-day official visit to China aimed at strengthening cooperation between Punjab and Xinjiang. She is scheduled to meet senior regional leaders and representatives of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps during engagements in Urumqi.
United Bank Limited shareholders have approved an equity investment of up to Rs22 billion in Khushhali Microfinance Bank, potentially increasing UBL's stake in the lender. The capital support comes after KMBL reported negative equity of Rs16.15 billion at the end of 2025 and is intended to strengthen its financial position.
The AJK Legislative Assembly is scheduled to elect its speaker and deputy speaker on August 25, with voting set for 2pm and 3pm in Muzaffarabad. PML-N enters the contests as the dominant parliamentary force, while the elections pave the way for the selection of the new AJK prime minister later this week.
Three Adiala jail inmates have approached the Islamabad High Court seeking treatment at private hospitals after the Supreme Court's recent ruling concerning Imran Khan's medical care. The court has sought responses from prison authorities and will take up the petitions again on August 27.
Pakistan has stepped up mediation efforts in the Iran-US conflict as Field Marshal Asim Munir held high-level talks with Iranian leaders in Tehran. Iran told Pakistan that Washington must first meet commitments under the Islamabad understanding, while discussions also focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and preventing further escalation.
Pakistan has increased petrol by Re0.39 per litre to Rs341.98 and high-speed diesel by Rs2.40 to Rs370.69, effective August 25. The latest adjustment comes under a more frequent fuel-pricing framework designed to reflect changes in international energy markets more rapidly.
Pakistan's opposition parties have agreed to coordinate their parliamentary strategy on the economy, law and order, political rights and constitutional issues after a joint meeting at Parliament House. Leaders including Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri and Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said future positions and actions would be developed through mutual consultation.
The ECC has approved a new framework allowing foreign fuel suppliers to store petroleum products in customs-bonded facilities in Pakistan for local sale or re-export. The policy is designed to improve energy security after recent supply disruptions and will proceed to the federal cabinet for formal ratification.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah have agreed to maintain political harmony and continue consultations amid growing PML-N-PPP tensions over the recent AJK elections. The meeting covered political affairs, Sindh-related matters and development projects as both parties seek to prevent their differences from disrupting federal and provincial cooperation.
