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August 18, 2026, 05:38 PM - 3 min read
In a post on social media, the Human Rights Council PoJK said the continued internet disruption has adversely affected freedom of expression, access to information and communication.
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August 14, 2026, 11:10 AM - 2 min read
Pakistan, however, observes Independence Day on August 14. The choice reflected practical and ceremonial considerations at the time, including the need for Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to assume office and the sequencing of events as power was transferred.
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August 11, 2026, 03:22 PM - 2 min read
The strike was called off on July 29 after the health department assured the doctors that a high-level inquiry would be conducted into the allegations. However, the inquiry has yet to begin. During the four-day strike, thousands of patients were reportedly affected, surgeries were postponed, and diagnostic investigations were not conducted at the 1,200-bed hospital.
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August 9, 2026, 04:14 PM - 2 min read
Industrialists have cautioned that the suspension of cargo movement could bring factories to a standstill, disrupt production schedules and jeopardise export commitments.
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August 4, 2026, 04:32 PM - 2 min read
While Islamabad has not formally declared a statutory ban, users across Pakistan reported that Al Jazeera’s English-language news portal became inaccessible, sparking widespread concerns over growing state censorship.
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July 28, 2026, 03:37 PM - 5 min read
PTI PoJK alleged that the contrast between low electoral participation and public demonstrations reflected a significant erosion of confidence in the electoral process. It then reiterated its boycott of the elections, arguing that under the prevailing circumstances, it was no longer possible to hold free, fair, and transparent polls. The party claimed that the absence of Pakistan's largest political party from the electoral process, coupled with what it described as limited public participation, had undermined the credibility of the elections.
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July 26, 2026, 12:31 PM - 2 min read
Apart from terrorists, 42 others, including 27 policemen, 11 security forces personnel and 4 civilians, have also lost their lives in the aftermath of the fresh spurt in violence since July 5.
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July 25, 2026, 05:37 PM - 3 min read
It then added that the BSO said Pakistani forces raided Jihand Baloch's home in Quetta's Hudda area and took him to an undisclosed location. The organisation described him as the head of a student political group engaged in democratic political activities and alleged that he had previously been subjected to enforced disappearance on two occasions, The Balochistan Post reported.
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July 24, 2026, 05:10 PM - 2 min read
According to her relatives, Syed Bibi Baloch was already suffering from health-related issues before beginning the hunger strike, and they have raised concerns that her condition could worsen due to the ongoing protest. The family has appealed to the concerned authorities to take immediate notice of the matter, address the issues highlighted by the detainee and ensure that she receives necessary medical attention.
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July 18, 2026, 09:19 AM - 2 min read
The cumulative death toll from the ongoing anti-terror operations has now climbed to 196, including 154 terrorists, four civilians, 27 police personnel, and 11 security personnel since July 5.
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July 17, 2026, 09:46 AM - 2 min read
The operation, code-named "Shaban", was launched to flush out the remaining assets and terrorist entities, particularly the Baloch Liberation Army and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, from the mountainous regions in a coordinated effort, officials said.
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July 2, 2026, 12:52 PM - 2 min read
The incident triggered protests by the local Sikh community, after which the government ordered an inquiry and pledged to rebuild the holy place of worship.
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