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A nationwide strike by goods and oil transporters has disrupted cargo movement across Pakistan, threatening industrial production and export schedules. Transporters are demanding changes to fuel pricing, taxation and other operational policies ahead of talks with the government.
Pakistan’s Muhammad Zubair has won the Tekken 8 world title in Paris after a dominant 5-0 victory over South Korea’s LowHigh. The triumph strengthens Pakistan’s growing status as a global esports powerhouse and marks another major milestone for the country’s fighting-game community.
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.
Mir Raza Ali’s body was exhumed in Karachi after the Sindh government restored the original medical board for a fresh examination. The case remains under public scrutiny as the family disputes the suicide theory and awaits forensic findings.
Goods transporters have launched an indefinite nationwide strike over fuel prices, daily diesel revisions and tax-related grievances. The shutdown could affect supply chains, freight costs and market stability if talks with the government fail to produce a settlement.
A Pakistan Army captain was martyred while seven terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation in Hangu, according to the ISPR. The operation comes amid intensified counterterrorism actions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following a surge in militant violence.
The federal government has raised the petroleum levy on high-speed diesel by 81 paisa per litre, taking it to Rs74.28. The move comes after repeated levy increases over three days and may add pressure on transport, freight and inflation-sensitive sectors.
Goods transporters and oil tanker operators have started suspending services after talks with the government failed, ahead of a nationwide wheel-jam strike. The protest could disrupt freight, fuel supplies and essential goods movement if negotiations do not resume successfully.
Jamaat-i-Islami sit-ins against the petroleum levy disrupted major roads across Karachi, including Sharea Faisal, Super Highway and Hub River Road. The protests intensified political pressure over fuel-linked costs while drawing criticism from the Sindh government over public inconvenience.
Neelam Muneer has joined widespread public outrage over the reported assault and murder of an 18-month-old girl in Karachi, calling attention to child safety and accountability. The case has gone viral as celebrities, citizens and rights voices demand justice and stronger protection for children.
The Supreme Court Bar Association has backed the renewed debate on creating new provinces, calling it a potential step toward better governance and equitable administration. The Pakistan Bar Council urged that any such move must follow constitutional procedure and broad political consensus.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, committing that an armed attack on one state will be treated as an attack on all three. The pact marks a major shift in regional defence cooperation and strengthens Pakistan’s diplomatic and security profile.
