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The government has reduced petrol by Rs3.39 and high-speed diesel by Rs4.07 per litre under Pakistan’s new daily fuel pricing mechanism. The revision comes as authorities move to align local petroleum rates more closely with global oil market trends.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the government will complete its five-year constitutional term and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will remain in office. His clarification comes after his earlier remarks on Pakistan’s governance system sparked criticism from allies, opposition figures and senior political leaders.
Pakistan has reduced petrol by Rs3.39 to Rs328.56 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs4.07 to Rs385.86 per litre for August 5. The latest adjustment comes under the daily fuel-pricing system introduced amid volatile international oil markets.
The Sindh government plans to launch an EV taxi service in September, bring 50 additional double-decker buses to Karachi in October and induct 1,000 electric buses in phases. New Peoples Bus Service routes and transport infrastructure upgrades are also being prepared.
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has announced a nationwide movement from August 5 seeking the release of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. He said the campaign would remain peaceful while warning that prolonged political confrontation could threaten national stability.
Faysal Quraishi has opposed tax relief for imported television content, warning that cheaper foreign dramas could displace Pakistani productions and threaten industry jobs. He nevertheless maintained that local dramas already compete strongly with international streaming shows.
Pakistan Women defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in the third T20I after restricting the hosts to 113 for six and completing the chase in 18.2 overs. Sri Lanka still won the three-match series 2-1, but Pakistan avoided a whitewash.
Security forces have killed several terrorists and destroyed multiple hideouts during intelligence-based operations in Lakki Marwat. Weapons and ammunition were recovered, while Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the forces and reaffirmed national support for the counterterrorism campaign.
Abdullah Shafique struck an unbeaten 107 and Babar Azam reached 86 not out as Pakistan closed day two of the second Trinidad Test at 266 for two. The tourists trail the West Indies by 78 runs with eight first-innings wickets remaining.
The Lahore High Court has overruled a procedural objection to PTI’s petition seeking permission for an August 5 rally at Minar-i-Pakistan. The order allows the case to proceed but does not itself grant approval for the gathering.
Pakistan has been excluded from a permanent US programme allowing refundable visa bonds of up to $20,000 for selected business and tourist applicants from 50 countries. Pakistani applicants will continue under standard visa procedures without the additional deposit requirement.
Pakistan’s goods transporters have announced an indefinite nationwide strike from August 8 over fuel prices, tolls, taxes and transport regulations. A prolonged shutdown could disrupt supply chains, industrial activity and the movement of essential commodities.
