PM vows equal education opportunities to realise Quaid-e-Azam’s welfare-state vision
Says disparity in education is the bottleneck which has stalled educational progress in Pakistan PM…
PM vows equal education opportunities to realise Quaid-e-Azam’s welfare-state vision
Says disparity in education is the bottleneck which has stalled educational progress in Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif addressing a World Youth Day event attended by members of the government, students and families in Islamabad on August 12, 2026. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said ending disparities in access to quality education was…
Norwegian foreign minister to visit Pakistan after a decade
Will explore ways to expand cooperation, particularly in trade and investment, climate change, renewable energy Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister Espen Barth Eide. Photo: Reuters/file Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister Espen Barth Eide is set to undertake an official visit to Pakistan on August 13-14 to discuss deepening bilateral ties, marking the first visit by a Norwegian…
US State Dept urges increasing civilian oversight to improve Pakistan’s fiscal transparency
Report says defence budgets are not ‘subject to adequate parliamentary or civilian public oversight’ Finance Minister Muhammad Auranzgeb presenting demands for grants under budget FY26-27 at the National Assembly. PHOTO: NA/FACEBOOK The United States State Department said on Wednesday that Pakistan needed to increase civilian oversight of public finances to improve its fiscal transparency. According to…
Pakistan face Select XI tomorrow
The three-day warm-up match to provide crucial preparation ahead of England Tests Pakistan will begin an important three-day warm-up match against the Professional County Club Select XI tomorrow as the national Test squad steps up preparations for the upcoming Test series against England. The fixture will provide Pakistan’s players with a valuable opportunity to gain…
18 terrorists killed in premature VBIED blast, security operation in Balochistan: ISPR
Says eight killed as VBIED detonated while being prepared by terrorists; 10 more killed during clearance operation Eighteen terrorists affiliated with Fitna-al Hindustan were killed after a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) detonated prematurely while being prepared, followed by a joint clearance operation in Balochistan’s Surab district, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. The…
California Senate passes resolution recognising Pakistan-US relations
Recognises contributions of the Pakistani-American community to US state’s economy, culture and social fabric California: Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh at State Senate of California during passage of historic resolution on Pakistan-US relations-11th August 2026. PHOTO: PAKISTANS EMBASSY WASHIGNTON DC California’s state Senate unanimously passed a resolution celebrating the enduring relationship between Pakistan and the United…
PSX gains 465 points as buying returns across key sectors
Exploration, banks, autos and energy stocks lead broad-based buying, geopolitical developments support sentiment As a result of extensive campaign and persistent follow-up, by the end of the deadline, PSX had received a total of 17 EOIs from foreign and local investors. — FILE PHOTO KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed the session on Wednesday…
Rybakina ousts Osaka to book Toronto semi-final spot
World number two Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan celebrates defeating Japan’s Naomi Osaka to reach the semi-finals of the WTA Toronto Masters. Photo: AFP MONTREAL: World number two Elena Rybakina came from a set down to defeat four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka on Tuesday and reach the WTA Toronto Masters semi-finals, where she will face fourth-ranked Coco Gauff….
Makkah Agreement vision extends beyond Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan: Erdogan
Turkish president says pact built on principle of collective deterrence, open to all peace-seeking regional states Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026. Photo: X The vision in the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement “is not limited” to only…
Imran Khan was not recently taken to PIMS; viral image of him in hospital bed is AI-generated
Rumours circulated on social media about ex-PM’s blood pressure issues, that he was taken to hospital for treatment Fact check: Imran Khan was not recently taken to PIMS; viral image of him in hospital bed is AI-generated Multiple users, a majority of whom appear to be PTI supporters, based on their past posts, have been…
