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Pakistan’s refinery upgrade programme has advanced as five local refineries prepare investment plans worth up to $5 billion. The projects aim to improve fuel quality, reduce furnace oil production and expand refining capacity under the amended government policy.
Pakistan will assume the presidency of the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, with Tahir Andrabi set to chair proceedings. The agenda includes nuclear arms control, prevention of an arms race in outer space, military AI and strategic stability.
US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkiye defence pact, calling it an important step toward regional coordination. The agreement creates a collective defence framework and could reshape Pakistan’s strategic role in the Middle East.
Heavy monsoon rain triggered a rain emergency in Rawalpindi and Islamabad as low-lying areas flooded and Nullah Lai water levels rose sharply. WASA teams deployed heavy machinery while residents in vulnerable neighbourhoods were advised to move to safer places.
Goods transporters have suspended their nationwide strike for 40 days after talks with Sindh Governor Nihal Hashmi and government representatives. The alliance says six of eight demands have been accepted, while committees will review fuel and toll-related issues.
TikTok personality Shamsoo Bibi, also known as Ayesha Gulmana, was shot dead in Taxila after an unidentified attacker opened fire, according to the registered FIR. Police have launched an investigation while her injured family members may play a key role in identifying the suspects.
The AJK Election Commission has scheduled polling for eight reserved seats on August 24 after the completion of the main election process. The PML-N, already the largest party with 25 seats, is expected to strengthen its position further through reserved seats.
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has vowed to personally lead PTI’s September 27 march for the release of the party founder. Speaking in Bannu, he linked the campaign with political rights, peace in KP and the party’s wider street movement.
Pakistan has shifted the start of Hajj 2027 applications from August 17 to August 18, with forms and payments to be accepted through Habib Bank. The total national quota is 179,210 pilgrims, including government, private and newly approved POC-holder allocations.
A police constable identified as Saifullah Khan was martyred after unidentified gunmen opened fire in Bannu’s Basiya Khel area. Police launched a search operation, while his funeral was held with full state honours at Bannu Police Lines.
Pakistan is likely to finalise prices for 52 new life-saving medicines this month, with a high-level meeting scheduled in Islamabad. The medicines include treatments for cancer, diabetes, hemophilia, autoimmune disorders and critical care conditions.
Jamaat-e-Islami is holding nationwide sit-ins against petrol price increases and the petroleum levy, with protests planned in major cities including Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta. The move comes after Pakistan collected Rs1.567 trillion in petroleum levy during FY2025-26.
