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BankIslami Names Shahid Hussain Jatoi Chairman, Imran Haleem Shaikh as Next CEO

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026

August 12, 2026August 12, 20260517

KARACHI: BankIslami Pakistan Limited has appointed Shahid Hussain Jatoi as Chairman of its Board of Directors for a three-year term starting August 10, 2026. According...

Five ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ militants killed in Panjgur operation: ISPR

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 11, 2026August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026064

PANJGUR: Security forces have killed five militants during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Panjgur district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. According to...

Petrol, Diesel prices remain unchanged for August 11

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 11, 2026August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026August 11, 20260502

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has kept petroleum prices unchanged for August 11, maintaining the existing rates of petrol and diesel across...

Gunman killed after alleged attack on security patrol in Rawalpindi

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 11, 2026August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026091

RAWALPINDI: A man was shot dead by security forces after allegedly opening fire on a patrol team on Mall Road in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, police...

Rathore retains Bagh-4 as PPP, PML-N battle in AJK’s third-Phase polls

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 11, 2026August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026August 11, 20260111

MUZAFFARABAD: PPP leader and AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has won the LA-17 Bagh-4 constituency in the third phase of the Azad Jammu and...

Pakistan, US extend fulbright-HEC programme with new five-year deal

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 11, 2026August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026August 11, 20260425

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have renewed their cooperation in higher education through a new five-year agreement between the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and...

Zardari approves new High Court Judicial appointments

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 11, 2026August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026072

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of additional judges to five high courts, while endorsing the elevation of several additional judges to...

PSC rules in favor of taxpayers, prohibits retroactive tax penalties

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 20260103

ISLAMABAD: In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that taxpayers cannot be subjected to new penalties for tax issues dating back...

OUP Pakistan proposes partnership to enhance educational development in Punjab

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026083

LAHORE: A team from Oxford University Press Pakistan recently met with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore to discuss educational initiatives. The delegation...

MySpace eyes comeback after two decades of dormancy

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 20260114

WEB DESK: Once a trailblazer in social networking, MySpace is signaling a potential revival after nearly 20 years, stirring excitement among tech enthusiasts and former...

Latif advises management to restrict Babar Azam’s media engagements during England tour

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 20260658

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani cricket captain Rashid Latif has recommended that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should limit Babar Azam’s interactions with the English media during...

PML-N AJK politician Rukhsar Ahmed denies allegations of child grooming, rape

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026086

WEB DESK: Rukhsar Ahmed, a newly elected member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly, has firmly denied any involvement...

Section 144 enforced in Murree

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026087

MURREE: Authorities have declared Section 144 in Murree from August 10 to August 16 to enhance security and manage traffic ahead of Independence Day festivities....

Faysal Quraishi praises Hania Aamir’s rising stardom

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 20260600

KARACHI: Renowned actor Faysal Quraishi, best known for his role as Bashar Momin, has expressed strong support for Hania Aamir’s flourishing career, emphasizing that she...

Massive increase in gold price

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 20260512

KARACHI: Gold prices across the country have increased by 800 rupees per tola. According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jewelry Traders and Exporters Association,...

First Lady reaffirms commitment to empower, support persons with disabilities

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026076

KARACHI: First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, along with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, today marked a significant milestone by launching Pakistan’s inaugural...

PM Shehbaz welcomes $3.6 billion remittances in July

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026063

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the strong growth in remittances from overseas Pakistanis, with inflows reaching $3.6 billion in July. In a...

Sindh declares August 14 public holiday for independence day

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 20260138

KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced Friday, August 14, 2026, as a public holiday across the province to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day. According to a...

CA student killed while resisting robbery in Islamabad Park

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 20260138

ISLAMABAD: A Chartered Accountancy student was shot dead after allegedly resisting a robbery attempt at a park in Sector G-13 on Monday, police said. The...

Pakistan-US relations on better footing, but progress must be sustained: Envoy

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 20260382

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said ties between Islamabad and Washington are currently on a stronger footing than in...

Acid traces found in Mir Raza Ali’s body, clothing as probe widens

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 20260104

KARACHI: Investigators have reportedly detected traces of acid in the stomach and on parts of the body of businessman Mir Raza Ali, while forensic examination...

Five India-backed terrorists killed during IBO in Balochistan’s Panjgur: security sources

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026079

ISLAMABAD: Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sarkini and Chedgi areas of Panjgur district in Balochistan under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3 and killed...

Govt set to unveil ‘Vision Pakistan 2047’ long-term development plan

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026084

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing to launch its ambitious “Vision Pakistan 2047” programme on August 12, setting out a long-term strategy aimed at transforming...

PPP Suspends Parliamentary Cooperation With Govt Amid PML-N Tensions

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026077

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has decided to halt its parliamentary cooperation with the federal government, party sources said on Monday, amid growing differences...

AJK elections 2026: voting begins in four Bagh, Haveli constituencies

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026089

MUZAFFARABAD: Polling has commenced in four constituencies of Bagh and Haveli districts as the third phase of the 2026 Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general...

Sharjeel Memon approaches NCCIA over alleged false social media claims

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

August 9, 2026August 9, 20260125

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has approached the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over what he described as false, fabricated and malicious...

Two killed, five hurt in Khushab crash; six injured as bus overturns in Kalat

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

August 9, 2026August 9, 20260121

KHUSHAB: Two people were killed and five others sustained injuries in a road accident in Khushab district on Sunday, according to rescue officials. The accident...

ISPR unveils Balochi patriotic song ‘Pak Ay Watan’ ahead of independence day

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

August 9, 2026August 9, 20260613

ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a new Balochi-language patriotic song, “Pak Ay Watan,” as part of celebrations marking Pakistan’s Independence Day. The...

President, PM pay tribute to Captain Hamza Akram martyred in Hangu operation

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

August 9, 2026August 9, 2026064

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Captain Hamza Akram, who lost his...

Technology streamlining immigration process, says Mohsin Naqvi

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

August 9, 2026August 9, 20260105

LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the use of modern technology has significantly improved and simplified the immigration process at airports. During a surprise...

Punjab’s ‘Maryam Ko Bataye’ scheme offers Rs10,000 aid: How to Apply?

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

August 9, 2026August 9, 20260221

LAHORE: Punjab residents seeking financial support or assistance with essential medical and mobility needs can approach the provincial government through Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s...

Mir Raza Ali case: exhumation yields 17 samples as Jibran Nasir seeks clarity

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

August 9, 2026August 9, 2026088

KARACHI: Lawyer Jibran Nasir, representing the family of Mir Raza Ali, has said the latest forensic examination following the exhumation of the deceased’s body could...

15 militants killed in intelligence-based operations across Balochistan

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

August 9, 2026August 9, 2026095

ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed 15 militants during a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted across several districts of Balochistan, security sources said on Sunday....

Makkah defence pact open to other countries, says Ishaq Dar

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

August 9, 2026August 9, 2026095

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has said the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is not aimed at any particular country and...

PIA grants performance bonus to employees

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 20260105

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has approved a performance-based bonus equivalent to one month’s basic salary for its staff. The decision was made during a...

JI Protests over fuel costs, inflation disrupt traffic in multiple cities

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 20260144

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) organized nationwide demonstrations on Friday to protest against rising inflation, increased fuel prices, the petroleum levy, and taxes. The protests included rallies,...

NEPRA increases electricity rates nationwide by 75 paise per unit

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026059

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a nationwide increase of 75 paise per unit in electricity rates. According to the official...

BLF member surrenders, declares break from terror group

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026064

QUETTA : A militant affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has voluntarily surrendered to security forces and announced his disassociation from the organization....

Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health initiative

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 20260127

WEB DESK: A court in New Mexico has mandated Meta to pay $567 million into a fund dedicated to teen mental health and to overhaul...

Robbery at Edhi Home Sohrab Goth: Rs6.5 million stolen

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026068

KARACHI: In a brazen attack, armed assailants robbed Rs 6.5 million from employees at Edhi Home in Sohrab Goth, Sources stated that it was payday,...

PM Sharif, Gen Munir perform umrah during Saudi visit

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026089

MAKKAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Chief of Defence Force General Asim Munir, performed Umrah in Makkah with their delegation. The delegation also included...

Mohsin Naqvi sets deadline for Islamabad safe city expansion

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026067

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has instructed officials to finish the Islamabad Safe City Expansion Project by September 30th. During a visit to the Safe...

Gold prices continue to climb in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 20260517

KARACHI: On Friday, gold prices in Pakistan kept rising, mirroring the upward trend seen in the global bullion markets According to the All-Pakistan Gems and...

Goods transporters confirm nationwide strike set for August 8

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 20260514

KARACHI: Talks between the All Pakistan Goods Transport Ittehad (APGTI) and the Sindh government over cancelling the scheduled nationwide strike on August 8 have collapsed....

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye ink joint defence pact at Makkah summit

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 20260367

MAKKAH: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, committing the three nations to collectively respond to any armed aggression against...

Rs23 million safe city CCTV project launched in Harnai

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026069

HARNAI: A Rs23 million Safe City surveillance project has been inaugurated in Harnai, marking a major step towards improving public safety and strengthening the district’s...

PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince hold key talks in Makkah

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 20260112

MAKKAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah on Friday to discuss...

Two sanitation workers lose lives during sewer cleaning operation in Jhang

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 20260119

JHANG: Two sanitation workers employed by a private contractor engaged by the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) died after falling into a sewer while carrying...

NEPRA eliminates approval process for solar systems up to 25 KW

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 6, 2026August 6, 2026

August 6, 2026August 6, 20260500

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has delegated the power to approve solar installations up to 25 kW directly to distribution companies. In...

India’s Modi embraces instagram to connect with youth after generation Z protests

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 6, 2026August 6, 2026

August 6, 2026August 6, 20260371

WEB DESK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently turned to Instagram with casual, selfie-style videos in an effort to appeal to young voters, especially after...

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BankIslami Names Shahid Hussain Jatoi Chairman, Imran Haleem Shaikh as Next CEO