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Key points

• Rs1, 500, Rs100 prize bond results Aug 2026 confirmed National Savings announces results of 107th Rs1, 500 prize bond draw in Faisalabad.
• Pakistan's Hockey World Cup campaign ends after 5-3 defeat by India India secure qualification for next stage.
• Diesel cost to fall by Rs30-32 per litre, states petroleum minister Ali Pervaiz Malik notes refineries have accepted govt's request.
• Pakistan, Malaysia to discuss prison transfer agreement Overs 350 Pakistani prisoners in Malaysian jails may be sent home.
• Pakistani freelancers earn $175m in July Freelancers' export earnings jump by $55m year-on-year, showing growing contribution of digital workforce.

Pakistan's Hockey World Cup campaign ends after 5-3 defeat by India India secure qualification for next stage. Pakistan seeks $10bn exchange stabilisation facility from US.

Finance Ministry notes negotiations additionally underway to extend tenor of bilateral loans.

England regain control after solid Shafique-Imam stand Ollie Robinson puts Pakistan's batters to test.

Portugal bans face veil, sparking debate over rights President signs into law measure banning face-covering garments in public spaces with exemptions. ECC approves export of 108, 000 tonnes of sugar.

International tenders to be invited for export of sugar under PPRA Rules 2004.

Iran rejects UAE missile claim, calls allegations 'baseless' Tehran denies launching ballistic missiles at UAE, warns accusations can undermine trust efforts. Pakistan seeks $10bn exchange stabilisation facility from US.

6 killed in bowser-car crash on coastal highway near Ormara Two men, two women, two children killed when bowser collided with car.

Syrian FM to visit Pakistan on Dar's invitation Pakistan, Syria to hold discussions on bilateral relations.

Pakistani freelancers earn $175m in July Freelancers' export earnings jump by $55m year-on-year, showing growing contribution of digital workforce. Basant 2027: Punjab CM Maryam announces dates August 18. PM Shehbaz welcomes Google's arrival in Pakistan August 18. Gold cost in Pakistan: Aug 18, 2026 – latest August 18. Actress Meera, maid reconcile after 'torture' video surfaces August 18. PML-N's Abid Sher Ali marries for second time August 18.

Taken together, the developments around welcome to SAMAA TV point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.