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Punjab to expand scope to Safe Smart Cities project to every tehsil and UCPublished on: August 15, 2026 9:15 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday announced plans to extend the Safe Smart Cities project to every tehsil and union council of the province and install another 1... Read More


Nawaz Sharif vows to transform Azad KashmirPublished on: August 15, 2026 9:15 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- PML-N President Nawaz Sharif said the political situation in Azad Kashmir was concerning and blamed previous governments for failing their responsibilities. Addressing the party's... Read More


US wants Netanyahu to condemn settler siege in Palestinian village: officialsPublished on: August 15, 2026 9:13 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Benjamin NetanyahuThe United States wants Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn a siege imposed by Jewish settlers in a Palestinian village, US and Israeli... Read More


Pakistan, France discuss multilateral affairsPublished on: August 15, 2026 9:10 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Pakistan and France held consultations on multilateral affairs in Paris on Friday. According to a press release, the Pakistan side was led by Ambassador Nabeel Munir, while Nathal... Read More


A place for games and connection: Play Play Asia opens KL hub dedicated to showcasing Asian tabletop games

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 15 -- Play Play Asia, a team led by Singapore-based board game designer Daryl Chow, is dedicated to spotlighting tabletop games and their creators from across Asia. Chow has organi... Read More


Bangabandhu was the architect of Bangladesh's independence: Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- Former interim government adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Saturday said Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's contribution to Bangladesh's independence struggle was "undeniable and unparalle... Read More


US Stock Market Prediction: S&P 500 Futures Edge Lower & Nasdaq Futures Mixed Ahead of Wall Street Opening; Check Monday Market Outlook, Key Things To Watch

India, Aug. 15 -- US stock market futures are pointing to a cautious start to the next Wall Street session after major US indexes pulled back from record levels in Friday's trading. The S&P 500 and Na... Read More


"Gross violations of international law": Iran condemns Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Tehran, Aug. 15 -- Iran has strongly condemned the latest Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon that killed 11 people, including three children and two women from the same family, and injured several ot... Read More


India Inc throws up a pleasant surprise in Q1 as compared to gloom at the start of the quarter

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Under the full glare of the Middle East conflict, India Inc's performance paints an optimistic picture despite relatively flat earnings growth. Of the 4,220 companies that had re... Read More


Iran says US talks suspended after Hezbollah strikePublished on: August 15, 2026 8:44 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said talks with the United States were suspended after an Israeli strike in southern Beirut. Qalibaf, who also serves as Iran's ... Read More