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With international crude oil prices hovering near $90 per barrel amid global market volatility, Pakistan's Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) revised domestic fuel prices upward to adjust for international costs.
Effective August 18, 2026, the ex-depot price of petrol was increased by Rs. 5.77 per litre, while High-Speed Diesel (HSD) saw a rise of Rs. 6.47 per litre. Economic experts note that sustained crude oil rallies exert pressure on the local currency, import bill, and overall consumer price index (CPI), increasing transportation and production costs across industrial and domestic sectors.

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Pakistan Railways is accelerating plans to commence civil work on the first phase of the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway upgrade project, targeting a launch by January 2027 under directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Covering the 480km Karachi-Rohri/Sukkur corridor, the $2.5 billion phase includes laying new tracks, installing perimeter fencing, upgrading stations, and modernizing signalling and telecommunications systems.

Designed to handle speeds up to 160 km/h, the project targets the most accident-prone stretch of a corridor that currently carries 76% of passenger traffic and 98% of rail freight nationwide. Primary financing is expected from the Asian Development Bank alongside other international partners, with construction estimated to span two-and-a-half to three years.

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Led by academics from Northumbria University and supported by £1.25 million in UK government funding through the Energy Catalyst scheme, the SAFER PLUS project is establishing Pakistan's first full-scale agricultural waste-to-energy demonstration plant.

Located at the University of Kamalia in South Punjab, the facility uses torrefaction technology to process 5,000 tonnes of sugarcane waste and cotton stalks annually, producing up to 4,000 tonnes of bio-coal pellets. The cleaner fuel will directly replace imported coal in textile mills and brick kilns at a 40–50% lower cost. Crucially, the project empowers local communities through a women-led biomass collection cooperative, providing steady earnings directly via mobile wallets for over 120 rural households.

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Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh, announced that nearly 100 civilian aircraft were damaged or destroyed during recent military strikes by the US and Israel, though airfields remained largely operational. Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, the minister noted that despite the severe loss of fleet capacity, Iran managed to maintain essential transit operations, including Hajj flight schedules using eight remaining functional aircraft, as well as railway, road, and port transport.

Additionally, official reports indicated that approximately 140 private naval vessels, including small fishing boats and commercial ships, were affected. The Iranian government confirmed that recovery and reconstruction efforts are underway to restore communication and transport infrastructure damaged across multiple provinces.

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Easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital fintech and banking platform, has announced new job openings across key operational and administrative departments. The positions cover multiple domains including Product Management, Software Engineering, Business Analytics, Growth Marketing, Human Resources, and Branch Banking. Applicants with relevant educational backgrounds and industry experience can apply through the official Easypaisa careers portal, Rozee.pk, or LinkedIn to join the country's growing digital finance sector.

In a major escalation of rhetorical and economic warfare, the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, General Amir Hatami, has officially announced a bounty equivalent to $30,000 (5 billion tomans) for capturing or eliminating US military personnel and delivering them to Iranian forces. General Hatami stated that if an Iranian woman successfully carries out the operation, the reward will be doubled to $60,000.

Additionally, the Iranian military has offered to purchase any weapons used in such operations at twice their market value to permanently display them in a national museum. Referring to actions by the American administration, the Iranian General claimed this initiative mobilizes the public's hidden defensive capabilities to eliminate long-term threats of a war of attrition against Iran, amid ongoing high tensions in the Persian Gulf and the wider region.

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A judicial ruling declaring a Rs. 5,000 fine imposed on a husband for contracting a second marriage without his first wife's consent as "gair-sharai" (un-Islamic) has sparked wide discussion on legal and religious provisions in Pakistan family law.

Under Section 6 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance (MFLO) 1961, a husband is required to obtain permission from the Arbitration Council and his existing wife before contracting another marriage. While the statutory law prescribes penalties for non-compliance, legal proceedings and Islamic jurisprudence often debate the distinction between statutory family laws and Shariah principles regarding polygamy. The ruling emphasized the religious limits on financial penalties in marital affairs while highlighting the ongoing legal dialogue around family law reforms.

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An 8-year-old student from Rawalpindi, Muhammad Abdullah, has drawn widespread praise across social media after successfully passing the Cambridge O-Level Accounting examination.

Developing an interest in numbers and business principles from the age of three under his father's guidance, Abdullah mastered fundamental and complex accounting concepts alongside his regular activities. His achievement—featured on coverage by mainstream Pakistani news outlets like Express News and ARY News—has been widely celebrated as an inspiring example of youth talent and academic curiosity in Pakistan.

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At its annual "Made by Google" event in New York, Google officially announced the flagship Pixel 11 series lineup, featuring four models: the base Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

Powered by the all-new Tensor G6 chipset (built on a 2nm process), the series promises up to 25% faster web browsing, enhanced power efficiency, and accelerated on-device AI capabilities powered by Gemini Nano. Standout updates include a redesigned camera bar, up to 120x Pro Zoom on Pro models, faster Night Sight capture, magnetic Qi2 wireless charging support (Pixel Snap), and the new HiLight LED notification system on Pro devices. Pre-orders are currently open ahead of official general availability.

Komal Jan, a 28-year-old social media content creator, heavy-bike enthusiast, and Election Commission of Pakistan employee, tragically lost her life following a drowning incident in the Soan River near Rawalpindi.

Known online for sharing her passions for travel and motorcycling under her platform "Ride with Komal," she had built a dedicated following. According to reports, rescue officials pulled her body from the river following heavy rainfall in the region. Authorities have launched an inquiry to ascertain the exact circumstances leading to the incident. Social media users and followers across the country have expressed deep grief and extended condolences to her grieving family and loved ones.