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The federal government has appointed Muhammad Ali Malik as Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan for a five-year term. The appointment was approved by the federal cabinet and notified by the Ministry of Finance.
The government has kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged for August 11 after OGRA issued a fresh notification. Petrol remains at Rs327.62 per litre, while high-speed diesel continues at Rs380.86 per litre.
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.
The FIA has uncovered an alleged human smuggling and commercial exploitation network at Multan Airport after stopping two passengers during immigration clearance. Officials say the inquiry has been expanded to trace agents and other members of the suspected ring.
A Senate sub-committee has ordered the FIA to investigate alleged Rs1.12 trillion tax theft linked to cigarette companies and smuggling concerns. The panel has asked for a complete inquiry report within two months, raising the stakes for tax enforcement and anti-smuggling action.
Maryam Nawaz has announced more than Rs60 million in scholarships for around 500 students from Gilgit-Baltistan. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said the initiative will benefit students from seven institutions and may later be expanded to Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Overseas Pakistanis sent $3.631 billion in July 2026, marking a 13 percent year-on-year increase and a five percent monthly rise. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK, the US and EU countries remained major contributors to Pakistan’s remittance inflows.
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.
Security forces killed five militants in Balochistan’s Panjgur district during an intelligence-based operation, according to ARY News. Officials said weapons, ammunition, and motorcycles were recovered while a clearance operation continued in the area.
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.
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik says fuel prices in Pakistan may ease in the next review if international oil rates remain stable. The possible relief comes as consumers, transporters and businesses continue to face pressure from high energy costs.
