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Trump envoys find no breakthrough in Ukraine peace talksPublished on: September 8, 2026 10:34 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 8 -- US presidential Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv. The meeting focused on efforts to end the Russia Ukraine war. Re... Read More


Pakistan considers new administrative units and federal territoriesPublished on: September 8, 2026 10:33 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 8 -- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said Pakistan is considering new administrative units instead of creating smaller provinces. He said the proposal remains under discussion within... Read More


JI submits six-point proposal to govt to abolish petroleum levyPublished on: September 8, 2026 10:27 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 8 -- The first round of negotiations between delegations from Jamaat-e-Islami and the federal government regarding the abolition of the petroleum levy and provision of relief to the pu... Read More


ADB vice president lauds Punjab's pace of public service deliveryPublished on: September 8, 2026 10:25 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 8 -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice President Ying Ming Yang has appreciated Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's vision and pace of public service delivery in Punjab, with the prov... Read More


Yemeni government forces intensify offensive against HouthisPublished on: September 8, 2026 10:22 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 8 -- Yemeni government forces have launched a counteroffensive against Houthi fighters across several provinces. They have also vowed to retake Sanaa from the rebel group. Read More: ... Read More


Lamine Yamal refuses to campaign for Ballon d'OrPublished on: September 8, 2026 10:22 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 8 -- Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal said he will not campaign for the Ballon d'Or despite enjoying a successful season. The 19-year-old helped Spain win the World Cup and Barcelona secu... Read More


England captain expects tough Pakistan challenge at EdgbastonPublished on: September 8, 2026 10:19 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 8 -- England captain Joe Root has warned that Pakistan will not provide an easy challenge in the third Test at Edgbaston. England will enter the match with an advantage after winning t... Read More


Two test positive for mpox at Nishtar HospitalPublished on: September 8, 2026 10:16 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 8 -- A 38-year-old female patient from Muzaffargarh and a young man (20) have been tested positive for Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, at Nishtar Hospital, official sources confirme... Read More


BOP shareholders unanimously approve Rs.30bn equity injection by government of PunjabPublished on: September 8, 2026 10:16 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 8 -- Shareholders of The Bank of Punjab ("BOP" or "the Bank"), at an Extraordinary General Meeting held today, unanimously approved the proposed equity injection of up to PKR 30 billio... Read More


Talal Chaudhry says new provinces require broader consensusPublished on: September 8, 2026 10:10 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 8 -- State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry has defended Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi over his recent remarks about new provinces. He said no political party could decide the iss... Read More