The Top 10 News Stories from Pakistan During Week 32

• Olympic Gold Medalist Arshad Nadeem's Return: Pakistan's javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, who won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, returned to his hometown Mian Channu. He was celebrated for his achievement, with the government announcing several honors and rewards, including a Rs100 million prize and the development of a sports city in his name​ (ARY NEWS)​ (SAMAA).

• Massive Raid at Islamabad International Airport: Authorities conducted a significant operation at Islamabad International Airport, arresting six individuals involved in a fake European visa scam​ (SAMAA).

• Earthquake in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A moderate earthquake jolted Swat and its adjacent areas, causing panic among residents. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of casualties​ (SAMAA).

• Sindh Excise Department Transfers Karachi Property Tax Records: The Sindh Excise Department handed over property tax records to local government bodies in Karachi, a move seen as an effort to improve local governance​(ARY NEWS).

• National Minorities Day: Pakistan commemorated National Minorities Day, with tributes paid to minority communities for their contributions to the country. The Pakistan Army's top brass also acknowledged the importance of minorities in national unity​ (SAMAA).

• PML-N and PPP Agree to Replace Sindh Governor: The political landscape in Sindh saw a shift as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) reached an agreement to replace the Sindh Governor​ (SAMAA).

• Gold Prices Surge in Pakistan: The price of gold in Pakistan saw a significant increase over the past week, reflecting global trends and local economic conditions​ (SAMAA).

• WhatsApp and Instagram Slowdown: Users across Pakistan experienced a slowdown in services for WhatsApp and Instagram, which caused widespread frustration and speculation about the reasons behind the disruptions​(SAMAA).

• Punjab Announces New School Timings: The Punjab government announced new school timings starting August 15, aiming to adjust schedules in response to the changing weather and energy conservation efforts​ (SAMAA).

• Overseas Pakistanis Send $3 Billion in Remittances: Despite global economic challenges, overseas Pakistanis sent back $3 billion in remittances in July 2024, providing a much-needed boost to the country's economy​(SAMAA).