AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDoping & Sports: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz was sanctioned by the ICC for a cannabis-related “substance of abuse” (Carboxy-THC), getting a three-month ban that can be cut to one month after rehabilitation; his records from Feb 7 to May 1 were disqualified. Economy & Trade: The SBP said Pakistan’s IT exports hit a record $4.6bn in FY2025-26 (+21%), while the current account swung to a deficit of about Rs39.5bn; the rupee also edged up against the dollar. Middle East Diplomacy: Pakistan is rethinking its mediator role as the US-Iran conflict expands toward Saudi Arabia, with Dar and China urging Washington and Tehran to cease hostilities and resume talks. Kashmir Unrest: The UN called for impartial probes into deaths in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid JAAC-led unrest ahead of the July 27 vote. Governance in Gilgit-Baltistan: The assembly passed a resolution pushing Gilgit-Baltistan to be declared Pakistan’s “fifth province.” Weather & Safety: PMD warned of heavy rain, flash floods and landslides from July 18-25. Local Watch: Karachi’s Malir River Bridge will close July 18-19 for expressway work; Lahore’s LHC stayed demolition of shops outside Bhati Gate.
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