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Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan ministers apologise for night load shedding as Qatari LNG stays offline
Federal ministers apologised for night-time load shedding, saying the loss of contracted LNG from Qatar has idled about 5,000MW of generation and spot cargoes are too costly.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceIHC orders end to solitary confinement of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi
The Islamabad High Court directed Adiala Jail authorities not to keep Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in solitary confinement and to restore family meetings, calls and reading material.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSix martyred as forces foil Balochistan Customs House attack; 21 militants killed
Six personnel, including two officers, and a customs official were martyred as security forces foiled a bid to breach the Customs House in Chagai district, ISPR said.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePCA says Indus Waters Treaty remains in force, restrains Ratle work
The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled unanimously on 31 August 2026 that the Indus Waters Treaty remains in force and barred concreting at India's Ratle plant above set levels.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan to lead Makkah defence alliance secretariat for three years
The Foreign Office said on 31 August 2026 that Pakistan will provide the first secretary general of the Makkah Defence Alliance, whose secretariat will be based in Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan, Saudi Arabia target $3bn agricultural exports in two years
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to work towards raising Pakistani agricultural and food exports to the kingdom to $3 billion within two years, a joint statement said.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceRLNG shortage cuts 3,600MW, forcing more night-time load shedding
Pakistan moved to additional night-time load management after delayed RLNG cargoes cut about 3,600MW of generation, the Power Division said on 30 August 2026.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceHRCP report faults state response to AJK unrest, questions poll credibility
An HRCP fact-finding report released on 30 August 2026 linked AJK unrest to institutional distrust and alleged disproportionate force, and questioned the election's credibility.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan suspends eight PIMS officials and orders criminal proceedings over fire
Pakistan suspended eight PIMS officials and ordered criminal proceedings on 29 August 2026 after an interim inquiry into a hospital fire that killed 14 newborns.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan shuts about 2,500 illegal petrol pumps in fuel-smuggling crackdown
Pakistan shut down about 2,500 petrol pumps on 29 August 2026 in a nationwide crackdown on the smuggling and illegal sale of petroleum products, the FBR said.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan's information ministry rejects foreign media reports on Imran Khan
Pakistan's information ministry on 29 August 2026 rejected foreign media reports on Imran Khan's treatment in jail and urged outlets to reflect documented records instead.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan orders hospital fire-safety audits after PIMS newborn deaths
Pakistan's health ministry ordered fire-safety audits of public hospitals on 28 August 2026, after a PIMS nursery fire killed 14 newborns and parliament demanded accountability.