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Heavy rain in Islamabad and Rawalpindi pushed Nullah Lai to dangerous levels, prompting sirens, emergency announcements and deployment of WASA teams. Water levels later declined, but authorities warned residents to remain cautious as more rain is expected until August 21.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to replace IGP Zulfiqar Hameed and has submitted a three-name panel to the federal authorities. The final decision now rests with the Prime Minister’s Office after processing by the Establishment Division.
The government has raised petrol by Rs3.34 per litre and diesel by Rs5.27 per litre for August 19, 2026. The new petrol price is Rs334.54 per litre, while diesel now stands at Rs395.69 per litre.
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said any move to create new provinces must follow the Constitution and secure approval from Parliament and the relevant provincial assembly. His remarks come amid renewed debate over administrative units after recent comments by federal leaders and MQM-P.
Sindh Police have contacted Apple to access mobile phone data in the Mir Raza Ali case as investigators review medical, forensic and digital evidence. The probe now includes smartwatch analysis, chemical reports and possible digital currency links.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Google’s Pakistan office in Islamabad, calling it a milestone for the country’s digital transformation. Google also announced free one-year Gemini access for students and highlighted its contribution to Pakistan’s economy and jobs.
Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said his Hepatitis C test returned negative while announcing stricter screening measures for government employees. The government plans free testing, NADRA-linked records and wider screening under the Prime Minister’s Hepatitis C Elimination Programme.
Police have detained four suspects, including two alleged facilitators, in the murder case of TikToker Shamsoo Bibi, also known as Ayesha Gulmana. Investigators used Safe City and CCTV footage as they continue efforts to trace the main attackers.
Pakistan has rejected Amit Shah’s claims linking Islamabad to arrests of alleged terror operatives in India. The Foreign Office called the allegations baseless and urged the international community to scrutinise India’s own record of alleged destabilising activities.
CPPA has sought a Rs2.52 per unit increase in electricity tariff under July’s fuel price adjustment. Nepra will hear the request on August 27, and approval could add around Rs41 billion, including GST, to consumer bills.
An explosion damaged a railway track in Jacobabad near Seem Shakh, forcing authorities to stop the Rawalpindi-to-Quetta Jaffar Express at Jacobabad station. Police, railway staff and a bomb disposal squad reached the site as repair and investigation work began.
Former president Dr Arif Alvi has raised concern over Imran Khan’s latest medical report, citing anxiety, blood pressure and cardiac indicators. He urged further specialist evaluation and called for the PTI founder to be shifted to hospital under independent medical supervision.
