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Imran Khan treatment case : Opposition to file contempt plea in SC

Islamabad : Pakistan’s opposition parties say that the government has committed contempt of court by failing to implement the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the medical treatment of former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. They have decided to approach the Supreme Court in this regard. A meeting of the joint parliamentary party […]

Prominent lawyer Mr Kazmi proposes JV for opening up of ADR Pakistan chapter

Islamabad : His Excellency Mr Yusef Hassan Khalawi the Secretary General of Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development was invited by the president Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce on 23rd August 2026. During the meeting Mr Hasnain Kazmi, the Convener ADR committee of fpcci offered His Excellency Mr. Khalavi to enter into joint ventures […]

Al-Khidmat Raazi Hospital hosts “Ibn Sina and Imam Razi Conference”

Rawalpindi: A prestigious conference entitled “Ibn Sina and Imam Razi Conference” was convened at Alkhidmat Razi Hospital, Rawalpindi, to commemorate and pay tribute to the unparalleled intellectual, scientific, and medical contributions of Abu Ali al-Husayn Ibn Sina and Abu Bakr Muhammad Ibn Zakariya al-Razi. The event was attended by a distinguished gathering of doctors, nurses, […]

Google signs MoU to take Pakistan’s IT exports to $ 30 billion annually : PMO

ISLAMABAD: 21 August 2026: Pakistan and Google on Friday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating national digital transformation, expanding digital skills, and fostering AI-driven innovation across key sectors, besides boosting Pakistan’s IT exports and overall digital economy to $30 billion by 2030, said a press release issued by the Media Wing […]

Dirty politics : govt shifts Imran Khan to Adiala jail again

Islamabad : In sheer violation of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) orders, the government shifted back imprisoned former prime minister , Imran Khan, into Adiala Jail after a few hours medical check-up at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Information minister , Atta Tarar , in a statement posted on X said ” […]

Govt finally shifts Imran Khan to Shifa Hospital amidst tight security

Islamabad : After 48 hours of ifs and buts, Shahbaz government finally accepted the verdict of Pakistan’s top court and shifted Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan , to Shifa International , a private hospital , in the federal capital , some 30 km from Adiala Jail where former prime minister is […]

BDS duration to stay unchanged as Senate panel opposes extension

Islamabad, August 20 2026: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination was held today under the chairmanship of Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti to deliberate on legislative, regulatory and public health matters, including regulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems, formula milk promotion, duration of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery […]

Govt re-constitutes PPL, OGDCL BoD

Islamabad — August 20, 2026 : The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) met today (Thursday) at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, The Finance ministry Media Wing said in a statement. The statement added the committee approved a summary submitted by the Petroleum […]

SECP sets to fix ,20-day timeline for insurance claims

ISLAMABAD, August 20, 2026: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued the draft Market Conduct Rules for Insurers, 2026 for public consultation, proposing binding timelines for insurance claims, policy issuance and payments, along with greater disclosure of insurers’ claims performance. The draft rules, applicable to personal lines insurance contracts for individual…

Pakistan signs first DPR program with IFC-BAFL for payments

Islamabad — August 20, 2026 : In a significant development for Pakistan’s external financing landscape, a project agreement between the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) for Pakistan’s first Diversified Payment Rights (DPR) Programme was signed today at the Finance Division, Islamabad, in the presence of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, […]

Federal cabinet okays crucial amendments in Defence Forces Act

Islamabad: August 20, 2026. The Prime Minister Office ( PMO) on Thursday said Federal Cabinet has Approved Defence Forces Act 2026 and Amendments to National Command Authority Act 2010 It said a meeting of the Federal Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, was held today in Islamabad. The draft has been prepared as […]

ECC approves export of 0.108 m MT TCP sugar imported last year

Islamabad — August 19, 2026 : Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, today (Wednesday) chaired a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, held at the Finance Division. An official handout said issued here the ECC considered a summary submitted by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research […]

Pakistan independence day and birthday celebration held in Jeddah

JEDDAH: A prestigious cake-cutting ceremony was organized by the Yaran-e-Jeddah Group in Jeddah to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day and celebrate the birthday of senior group member Malik Umar Farooq Kakazai. The event was attended by prominent members of the Pakistani community from various cities across Saudi Arabia. The ceremony was presided over by former Adviser […]

Pakistan’s independence day celebrated with national spirit in Jeddah

JEDDAH: The 79th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit at a special event organized by the Overseas Pakistani Volunteers Group (OPVG) Jeddah. A large number of members of the Pakistani community, families and children attended the ceremony. The event featured national songs, speeches, cultural performances and tableaux by children, […]

Martin Dow and Sindh Government Health Department Partner to Expand Access to Primary Healthcare at Baba Island

Karachi, 17th August 2026: Martin Dow and the Government of Sindh have entered into a partnership to strengthen access to quality primary healthcare services for the community of Baba Island, Keamari Town. Under the agreement, the Health Department has entrusted Martin Dow with the management, operation, and maintenance of the DMC Dispensary at Baba Island, […]

SC orders shifting of Imran Khan to private hospital for treatment

Islamabad : A larger bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has granted major relief to Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founding chairman , Imran Khan , on Medical ground. During Monday’s hearing Apex court ordered to Adiala Jail authorities, where Imran Khan is languishing for the last more than three years facing multiple […]

SECP approves public offering of Naya Nazimabad apartment

ISLAMABAD, August 18: Pakistan’s primary capital market continues to gain momentum as the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the Offer for Sale prospectus of Naya Nazimabad Apartments REIT (NNAR) for listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The Naya Nazimabad offering marks the 13th public offering approved in 2026, reflecting strong […]

KP’s crisis goes beyond security, Deepening public discontent and uncertainty

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing a crisis that extends far beyond terrorism and law and order challenges.Persistent insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment, prolonged power outages, high electricity bills, disruptions in Pak Afghan trade, agricultural difficulties, strained health and education systems, delayed justice and political uncertainty have collectively placed a heavy burden on…