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Qatar pushes Iran talks as Hormuz reopening takes focusPublished on: August 28, 2026 11:04 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 28 -- Diplomatic efforts to ease the Iran war are increasingly focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar is pushing Tehran to restore freedom of navigation through the key water... Read More


Hormuz reopening becomes key focus of Iran war diplomacyPublished on: August 28, 2026 10:52 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 28 -- Diplomatic efforts over the Iran war are increasingly focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has agreed to prepare conditions for restoring normal shipping through the w... Read More


Govt withdraws Pakistan Telecommunication reorganisation bill from SenatePublished on: August 28, 2026 10:49 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 28 -- The federal government has withdrawn the Pakistan Telecommunication Reorganisation Amendment Bill 2026 from the Senate. The decision followed concerns over the bill's pending stat... Read More


US judge blocks Pentagon action against AnthropicPublished on: August 28, 2026 10:35 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 28 -- A US federal judge has blocked the Pentagon from blacklisting artificial intelligence company Anthropic. The ruling marks a major legal setback for the Trump administration. Judge... Read More


PIMS tragedy inquiry report expected soon, says law ministerPublished on: August 28, 2026 10:33 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 28 -- Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has urged people to avoid speculation about the PIMS tragedy. He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed an independent inquiry commit... Read More


Ten bidders qualify for Fesco privatisationPublished on: August 28, 2026 10:31 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 28 -- The Privatisation Commission Board has approved 10 bidders for the privatisation of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco). The board approved the bidders after reviewing 12 e... Read More


US moves to tighten internship rules for international studentsPublished on: August 28, 2026 10:22 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 28 -- The Trump administration has moved to tighten internship work rules for international students at US universities. The federal government issued a memo on August 24 outlining conc... Read More


South Korean suicide drone crashes during naval drillPublished on: August 28, 2026 10:20 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 28 -- A South Korean suicide drone crashed into the sea shortly after launching during a naval exercise near Busan. The locally developed drone launched from an amphibious assault ship ... Read More


Dar warns India against weaponising Indus watersPublished on: August 28, 2026 10:17 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 28 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned India against using the Indus Waters Treaty as political pressure. He said any attempt to deprive Pakistan of its alloc... Read More


Jamaat-e-Islami announces nationwide strike over petroleum levyPublished on: August 28, 2026 10:06 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 28 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced a nationwide strike against the petroleum levy. The strike will take place on September 3. Meanwhile, protests against the... Read More