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SC hearing sought in Imran Khan hospital casePublished on: August 23, 2026 12:30 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 23 -- SC hearing is being sought urgently over the government's review petition concerning Imran Khan's transfer from Adiala Jail. Islamabad Chief Commissioner has asked the Supreme Cou... Read More


COVID-19 infections summer wave grows across US as cases risePublished on: August 23, 2026 12:10 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 23 -- The United States (US) is experiencing a summer increase in COVID-19 infections. Cases are rising or likely rising across 47 states. Wastewater data shows coronavirus levels incr... Read More


Investigation reveals Mir Raza's final hours before deathPublished on: August 22, 2026 11:49 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 23 -- Investigators have revealed new details about Karachi youth Mir Raza's final 12 hours before his death. Officials said Raza spent the period seeking financial investment and loans... Read More


Gold price rises by Rs5,700 in PakistanPublished on: August 22, 2026 11:34 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 23 -- Gold prices increased sharply in Pakistan on Saturday, with the price of one tola rising by Rs5,700. The latest increase pushed the price to Rs482,936 per tola. The All Pakistan G... Read More


Afghan Taliban impose nationwide ban on protests across the countryPublished on: August 22, 2026 11:20 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- Afghanistan's Taliban government has imposed a complete ban on protests across the country. The decision follows approval of a new police law by Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundza... Read More


Pakistan seeks stronger investment ties with Silk Road FundPublished on: August 22, 2026 11:20 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met a senior Silk Road Fund delegation to discuss investment opportunities in Pakistan. The delegation was led by Silk Road Fund Chairperson Zh... Read More


Pakistan reports Rs4.3 trillion savings from IPP revisionsPublished on: August 22, 2026 11:13 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- The federal government says Pakistan saved Rs4.3 trillion after revising agreements with six independent power producers (IPP). The Ministry of Energy presented details of capacit... Read More


NCCIA raids Islamabad call centre, suspects reportedly escapedPublished on: August 22, 2026 11:06 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- The National Cyber Crime Investigation raided a call centre in Islamabad's G-8 sector. The operation targeted an alleged network involved in organised cybercrime and digital fraud... Read More


CENTCOM says 660 million barrels of oil crossed Strait of HormuzPublished on: August 22, 2026 11:04 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- The US Central Command says 660 million barrels of oil have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since May. CENTCOM said it helped commercial vessels transport the oil through the strateg... Read More


Pakistan, ICCD discuss boosting halal exportsPublished on: August 22, 2026 10:53 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- Pakistan is seeking to identify specific products, sectors and international markets to expand its presence in the growing global halal economy, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangze... Read More