# imran khan (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover imran khan. Page: Feed: --- ## [Cricket greats appeal to PM Shehbaz for Imran's medical treatment in line with SC directives](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024773/cricket-greats-appeal-to-pm-shehbaz-for-imrans-medical-treatment-in-line-with-sc-directives) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (News Desk) · Dawn - Home_ Twenty-two international cricketers, including 21 ex-captains, have written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, making an appeal for ex-Pakistani premier Imran Khan’s medical treatment in line with recent Supreme Court directives, ESPN Cricinfo reported on Sunday. On August 18, the Supreme Court directed the government to move Imran to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital, a private… ## [CDF Munir to visit Tehran on Monday, says Iranian foreign ministry](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024771/cdf-munir-to-visit-tehran-on-monday-says-iranian-foreign-ministry) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (News DeskReuters) · Dawn - Home_ Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday to continue efforts to bring peace ​and security to the region, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil ‌Baqaei said on Sunday, according to a statement by the ministry. He said CDF Munir would lead an official delegation and the “visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Iran and Pakistan and… ## [Dar arrives in UK ahead of official visit starting on Monday](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024748/dar-arrives-in-uk-ahead-of-official-visit-starting-on-monday) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (News Desk) · Dawn - Home_ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached the United Kingdom on Sunday, ahead of a four-day official visit beginning on Monday, the Foreign Office (FO) said. Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK Tipu Usman received him at London’s Heathrow airport, FO added. Earlier, FO said that during the visit, DPM Dar will meet the UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and the Foreign,… ## [Nordic nations say they have lost confidence in Infantino and Fifa governance](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024770/nordic-nations-say-they-have-lost-confidence-in-infantino-and-fifa-governance) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (Reuters) · Dawn - Home_ Six Nordic football associations delivered a united blow to Fifa President Gianni Infantino on Sunday, declaring they had lost confidence in his leadership while demanding sweeping governance reforms at world football’s governing body. The ​six Nordic Fifa members — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands — met in ‌Helsinki and issued a rare joint statement backing calls… ## [Hina Javed murder case: Rawalpindi court sends husband, servant on 3-day physical remand](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024768/hina-javed-murder-case-rawalpindi-court-sends-husband-servant-on-3-day-physical-remand) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (Mohammad Asghar) · Dawn - Home_ RAWALPINDI: A duty magistrate in Rawalpindi on Sunday remanded the husband and servant of Hina Javed in police custody for three days in her murder case. Hina was found dead in the washroom of her apartment in Askari Apartments in Rawalpindi on Thursday evening. Police said that the body bore signs of torture, with a wire fastened around her neck and tied to the shower rod. They detained her… ## [PTI demands Imran's CT angiography be conducted at Shifa International Hospital](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024760/pti-demands-imrans-ct-angiography-be-conducted-at-shifa-international-hospital) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (Ikram Junaidi) · Dawn - Home_ ISLAMABAD: Following reports that jailed PTI founder Imran Khan could not undergo a recommended computed tomography angiography (CTA) during a hospital visit this week, his party condemned the authorities over their “continued failure” to carry out the procedure and demanded that it be immediately conducted at Shifa International Hospital. When the PTI founder was brought to the Pakistan Institute… ## [Sindh govt to seek judicial commission to review Mir Raza Ali murder probe; family to move SHC against decision](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024762/sindh-govt-to-seek-judicial-commission-to-review-mir-raza-ali-murder-probe-family-to-move-shc-against-decision) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (News Desk) · Dawn - Home_ The Sindh government said on Sunday it would be asking the chief justice of the provincial high court to establish a judicial commission to determine whether the investigation in the Mir Raza Ali murder case was being conducted impartially and in accordance with the law. But, soon after the announcement, the counsel for Ali’s family raised objections and said they would approach the Sindh High… ## [Spantik Peak mission to retrieve body of Pakistani climber halted amid heavy snowfall](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024747/spantik-peak-mission-to-retrieve-body-of-pakistani-climber-halted-amid-heavy-snowfall) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (Jamil Nagri) · Dawn - Home_ GILGIT: Snowfall at Spantik Peak on Sunday halted efforts to retrieve the body of Pakistani climber Dr Asma Mushtaq, who died while descending the 7,027m peak in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Shigar district. 34-year-old Dr Mushtaq died at an altitude of around 6,250 metres on Thursday while descending from the summit of Spantik — also known as Golden Peak — after suffering from high-altitude sickness. Her… ## [Road in Duki to be named after female doctor who survived acid attack: Balochistan CM Bugti](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024757/road-in-duki-to-be-named-after-female-doctor-who-survived-acid-attack-balochistan-cm-bugti) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (News Desk) · Dawn - Home_ Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced on Sunday that a major road in the Duki district will be named after Dr Mahnoor Nasir, a doctor who suffered an acid attack in June, in honour of her “bravery, resilience and services as a medical professional”. Dr Nasir, a 29-year-old female doctor at Quetta’s Civil Hospital, was seriously injured in June when a hospital employee allegedly… ## [First Lady Aseefa calls on Punjab govt to thoroughly investigate Hina Javed murder](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024756/first-lady-aseefa-calls-on-punjab-govt-to-thoroughly-investigate-hina-javed-murder) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (News Desk) · Dawn - Home_ First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday called on the Punjab government to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder of Hina Javed, who was found dead in her apartment in Rawalpindi earlier this week. Hina was found dead in the washroom of her apartment in Askari Apartments, Lal Kurti, on Thursday evening, with the police saying that the body bore signs of torture, with a wire fastened… ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BZk5crYIuOFe) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Australia Beat Bangladesh by Innings and 51 Runs in Mackay](https://photonews.com.pk/australia-beat-bangladesh-2/) _2026-08-23 · Web Desk · PhotoNews Pakistan_ Australia beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs at Great Barrier Reef Stadium in Mackay on Sunday, with Mitchell Starc taking 10 wickets in the match as the hosts levelled the series 1-1. Bangladesh were bowled out for 95 in 38.3 overs in their second innings after managing only 46 in the first. Starc took four wickets in the second innings to finish with match figures of 10-51, while… ## [Pakistan Playing XI Changes Considered for Lord’s Test](https://photonews.com.pk/pakistan-playing-xi-lords/) _2026-08-23 · Web Desk · PhotoNews Pakistan_ Pakistan are considering changes to the Pakistan playing XI for the second Test against England at Lord’s on August 27 after losing the series opener by an innings and 120 runs. Sources said on Sunday that team management will assess conditions in London before finalising the side for the second match of the three-Test series. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan could be rested, while Pakistan are… ## [2nd Test: India take lunch at 88/2 on Day 1 against Sri Lanka](https://www.orissapost.com/2nd-test-india-take-lunch-at-88-2-on-day-1-against-sri-lanka/) _2026-08-23 · Post News Network · Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily – OrissaPOST_ Colombo: India lost their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (45) and KL Rahul (18) to reach 88 for two at lunch on the first day of their second Test against Sri Lanka Sunday. The first wicket fell in the form of Rahul, who was caught behind off Lahiru Kumara, while Asitha Fernando got through Jaiswal’s defence. Jaiswal \[…\] ## [Pakistan Rangers Recruitment Opens for 964 Sepoy Posts](https://photonews.com.pk/pakistan-rangers-recruitment/) _2026-08-23 · Web Desk · PhotoNews Pakistan_ Pakistan Rangers recruitment for 964 Sepoy General Duty (BPS-05) posts is open until August 26, 2026, under a provincial and regional quota system. According to the recruitment advertisement, applications are invited from eligible Pakistani male candidates, who must complete online registration within the announced period of August 17 to August 26. Of the 964 vacancies, Punjab, including… ## [World must now be searching for Indian startups: PM Modi to Space Startup CEOs](https://www.orissapost.com/world-must-now-be-searching-for-indian-startups-pm-modi-to-space-startup-ceos/) _2026-08-23 · Post News Network · Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily – OrissaPOST_ New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently interacted with CEOs and founders of 20 Indian space startups at Seva Teerth and praised the country’s rise in the private space sector, while calling for greater collaboration to position India as a global hub for space technology. During the interaction, he encouraged space companies to explore new \[…\] ## [Script first, everything follows: Sudhanshu Sahoo](https://www.orissapost.com/script-first-everything-follows-sudhanshu-sahoo/) _2026-08-23 · Post News Network · Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily – OrissaPOST_ By ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: For veteran filmmaker Sudhanshu Mohan Sahoo, filmmaking begins and ends with one thing—the script. As several of his films are either in theatres or awaiting release, Sahoo remains one of the busiest directors in Odia cinema at the moment. His upcoming films, including Dandakali, Monster, Mangalpur Diary, Ram Rajya and \[…\] ## [Kazakhstan votes in parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655579/world) _2026-08-23 · rbksa · ArabNews_ TALLINN: Polls opened Sunday in Kazakhstan’s parliamentary elections, a vote expected to further to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s power in Central Asia’s largest nation. The ruling pro-presidential Adilet party is widely predicted to win an overwhelming majority, with several smaller parties loyal to Tokayev also anticipated to enter parliament. Tokayev, 73 — a former Soviet… ## [Peace through strength, Taiwan president says on China battle anniversary](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655576/world) _2026-08-23 · rbksa · ArabNews_ KINMEN: Peace can only be ​secured through strength and not even an inch of territory can be sacrificed, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, visiting a sensitive frontline island to mark a key battle with Chinese forces almost seven decades ago. Taiwan has controlled the Kinmen and Matsu islands, which lie just off the Chinese coast, since the Republic of China government fled to Taipei… ## [Trescothick eager to keep England job despite Hussey approach after Pakistan win](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655578/pakistan) _2026-08-23 · kashaf.rehman · ArabNews_ LEEDS: Marcus Trescothick has insisted he wants to continue working with England's Test team even though Mike Hussey has revealed an approach by incoming head coach Stephen Fleming to effectively replace him. Trescothick has been a member of England's backroom staff since 2021 and is currently leading the Test side on an interim basis ahead of Fleming's arrival. ## [Two dead as Ganpati idol falls during procession in Mumbai](https://www.orissapost.com/two-dead-as-ganpati-idol-falls-during-procession-in-mumbai/) _2026-08-23 · Post News Network · Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily – OrissaPOST_ Mumbai: In a tragic incident ahead of the ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ festival celebrations, two people were crushed to death, and five others, including two children, suffered injuries after a 22-foot idol of Lord Ganesh fell on them during the arrival ceremony of the ‘Bhuleshwaracha Raja’ in south Mumbai. The incident took place between 10:00 and 10:30 \[…\] ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GR8mcrB6DQCq) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [GTA 6 Leaks Investigation Targets CyberLeek Accounts](https://photonews.com.pk/gta-6-leaks-investigation/) _2026-08-23 · Web Desk · PhotoNews Pakistan_ Take-Two Interactive has escalated its investigation into the GTA 6 leaks by filing DMCA subpoenas. The company is seeking information to identify the person or people behind the CyberLeek persona linked to recent gameplay leaks. The subpoenas were filed in the Southern District of New York on August 20 and target Microsoft and Discord. They are requesting account and device information connected… ## [National Space Day: PM Modi hails India’s rise, says Gen Z building new technologies](https://www.orissapost.com/national-space-day-pm-modi-hails-indias-rise-says-gen-z-building-new-technologies/) _2026-08-23 · Post News Network · Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily – OrissaPOST_ New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday extended greetings to countrymen and scientists on National Space Day, hailing India’s global rise in the space sector and praising Gen Z for building new technologies. He said this rise has made India a “magnet” for investors. Sharing a video of his speeches, PM Modi said, “I said \[…\] ## [Bangladesh: Four of Hindu family found dead in suspicious circumstances](https://www.orissapost.com/bangladesh-four-of-hindu-family-found-dead-in-suspicious-circumstances/) _2026-08-23 · Post News Network · Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily – OrissaPOST_ Dhaka: A retired Hindu schoolteacher, his wife, daughter and 12-year-old son were found dead inside their locked home in Rangpur city, in suspicious circumstances that have prompted a police investigation. The bodies were recovered at around 11:30 pm Saturday from a house in the Daspara (Machhuapara) area of the city. Nazmul Kader, officer-in-charge of Rangpur \[…\] ## [Two crew rescued, search continues for 22 after ship sinks off Odisha coast](https://www.orissapost.com/two-crew-rescued-search-continues-for-22-after-ship-sinks-off-odisha-coast/) _2026-08-23 · Post News Network · Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily – OrissaPOST_ Bhubaneshwar: Two of the 24 crew members of the Panama‑flagged cargo vessel, MV Ocean‑Winner, that sank in the Bay of Bengal have been rescued, and the search to locate the remaining missing crew members is underway, the Indian Navy said Sunday. MV Ocean‑Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal around 240 nautical miles off the \[…\] ## [Congress submits memorandum to Odisha Guv demanding assembly session on mines bill](https://www.orissapost.com/congress-submits-memorandum-to-odisha-guv-demanding-assembly-session-on-mines-bill/) _2026-08-23 · Post News Network · Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily – OrissaPOST_ Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Congress has demanded a special session of the assembly to discuss the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, alleging that the proposed legislation would curtail the state’s powers and cause a huge revenue loss. A delegation of Congress MLAs led by Ram Chandra Kadam submitted a memorandum to Governor Hari \[…\] ## [Oil Prices Rise as Iran Sanctions Threat Lifts Supply Concerns](https://photonews.com.pk/oil-prices-rise-iran-3/) _2026-08-23 · Web Desk · PhotoNews Pakistan_ Oil prices rise as crude futures gained on Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened economic sanctions against Iran’s trading partners, increasing concerns over potential supply disruptions. International benchmark Brent crude futures settled at $94.39 a barrel, up 61 cents or 0.65%, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures closed at $87.06 a barrel, rising 23 cents or 0.26%.… ## [Pakistan begins receiving online payments under private Hajj scheme](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655574/pakistan) _2026-08-23 · kashaf.rehman · ArabNews_ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has begun receiving online payments from intending pilgrims under the private Hajj scheme, the religious affairs ministry said on Sunday, in a move aimed at streamlining the pilgrimage process, improving transparency and making payments easier for overseas Pakistanis and local applicants. The religious affairs ministry this year announced an easier, transparent and faster… ## [Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election looms](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655575/world) _2026-08-23 · rbksa · ArabNews_ STOCKHOLM: Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish police and organizers, just weeks ahead of a general election where the issue is among voters’ top concerns. Since taking power in 2022, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing government, backed by the populist Sweden Democrats party, has cut petrol taxes and… ## [2nd Test toss: India elect to bat against Sri Lanka](https://www.orissapost.com/2nd-test-toss-india-elect-to-bat-against-sri-lanka/) _2026-08-23 · Post News Network · Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily – OrissaPOST_ Colombo: India handed a debut to spin bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain as captain Shubman Gill elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the second Test Sunday. India have an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series, having won the opening Test at Galle by a massive 165 runs. For Sri Lanka, batters Kamil Mishara and \[…\] ## [Female jumbo carcass found in Riamal forest range](https://www.orissapost.com/female-jumbo-carcass-found-in-riamal-forest-range/) _2026-08-23 · Post News Network · Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily – OrissaPOST_ Riamal: A female elephant was found dead in a protected forest near Jharabereni village under the Kundheigola section of Riamal forest range in Debagada district, forest officials said. The carcass was discovered in the forest under the jurisdiction of Chadheimara gram panchayat. The Kundheigola section forester informed Riamal range officer Niranjan Dharua about the elephant’s \[…\] ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BMj776fKgB7u) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [India launches rescue operation as bulk carrier sinks off east coast](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024735/india-launches-rescue-operation-as-bulk-carrier-sinks-off-east-coast) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (Reuters) · Dawn - Home_ India’s maritime rescue agency lost communication on Saturday with a Panama-flagged cargo vessel that sank off the coast of eastern India, the Indian Coast Guard said. The vessel had 24 crew on board, including 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals and one Bangladeshi, according to Commandant Amit Uniyal, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard sent two vessels for the… ## [Iran Condemns New US Sanctions Ahead of Monday Announcement](https://photonews.com.pk/us-iran-sanctions-2/) _2026-08-23 · Web Desk · PhotoNews Pakistan_ TEHRAN, Iran: Tehran condemned planned US sanctions on Iran on Saturday as Washington prepared to announce new economic measures that could also affect countries trading with the Islamic Republic, including China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2 pm EDT (1800 GMT) on Monday, after promising what he described as the toughest sanctions imposed on Iran.… ## [Israel conducts fresh strike in Syria after US criticism](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024646/israel-conducts-fresh-strike-in-syria-after-us-criticism) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (AFP) · Dawn - Home_ DAMASCUS: Israel carried out a fresh strike in Syria on Saturday and lambasted US envoy Tom Barrack for criticising an earlier attack on an air base in the northwest, which Israel has accused Turkiye of seeking to use. US envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on Tuesday slammed Israel’s attack on the disused military air base that day as an “unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability”.… ## [Karachi's University Road to be made ‘100pc motorable’ by Sept 15: Sharjeel](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024671/karachis-university-road-to-be-made-100pc-motorable-by-sept-15-sharjeel) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (Dawn Report) · Dawn - Home_ KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that efforts are underway to make University Road “100 per cent motorable” by September 15. He said this while talking to the media at the site of the under-construction Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line project here on Saturday. Mr Memon got a detailed briefing on the progress of the project, construction activities and work underway in… ## [Iran FM, Pakistan military chief discuss regional developments as US eyes new Tehran sanctions](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655573/pakistan) _2026-08-23 · kashaf.rehman · ArabNews_ ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan’s defense forces chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, discussed regional developments and efforts to advance diplomatic solutions, Iranian state media reported on Sunday, as Washington plans to announce new sanctions targeting Tehran. After nearly six months of war since the US and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran on February 28,… ## [No court without trust](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024703/no-court-without-trust) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (Justice (retd) Syed Mansoor Ali Shah) · Dawn - Home_ LAST month, at its 49th meeting, the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan, chaired by the chief justice, recommended establishing an ‘International Commercial Court of Pakistan’ through a new Article 212A in the Constitution. Its stated aims — swift resolution of commercial disputes, stronger enforcement of arbitral awar­­ds, investor confidence, and Pakistan as a credible destination for… ## [Crypto operators given September 5 deadline to seek NOCs](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024693/crypto-operators-given-september-5-deadline-to-seek-nocs) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (Shahid Iqbal) · Dawn - Home_ KARACHI: The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has set Sept 5 as the deadline for existing virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to submit applications for no-objection certificates (NOCs), warning that those failing to do so would have to cease operations. “Existing virtual asset service providers must submit their NOC applications by Sept 5, 2026 or cease operations,” PVARA… ## [Khunjerab Pass generates record Rs15 billion in customs revenue](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024694/khunjerab-pass-generates-record-rs15-billion-in-customs-revenue) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (Jamil Nagri) · Dawn - Home_ GILGIT: Pakistan Customs collected Rs15 billion in revenue on imports from China through the Khunjerab Pass during the fiscal year 2025-26, breaking the previous record, while goods worth Rs2.8bn were exported to China and Central Asian countries through the border crossing. Wajid Ali, Pakistan Customs Collector Gilgit-Baltistan, told Dawn that Rs14.93bn in revenue was collected on imports through… ## [Empty overtures](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024699/empty-overtures) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (Editorial) · Dawn - Home_ EARLIER this week, the prime minister had extended yet another invitation to the opposition for negotiations, noting that “it takes two to tango”. “I once again invite the opposition for talks \[…\] to support Pakistan’s economic progress and to strengthen democracy,” Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was quoted as saying. “Now it’s on them how soon they agree to constructive dialogue.” The ‘offer’… ## [Mohenjo-Daro Train Restoration Set for September 15](https://photonews.com.pk/mohenjo-daro-train-restoration/) _2026-08-23 · Web Desk · PhotoNews Pakistan_ The Mohenjo-Daro train restoration is scheduled for September 15, while another train service between Sialkot and Rawalpindi will begin on October 15, according to an announcement by the railways minister. The minister said the two services were being restored or launched at the prime minister’s instructions. The announcement confirmed September 15 as the restart date for the Mohenjo-Daro train.… ## [Pakistan, Malaysia agree on joint working group, security cooperation](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024683/pakistan-malaysia-agree-on-joint-working-group-security-cooperation) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (Iftikhar A. KhanBakhtawar Mian) · Dawn - Home_ • Prevention of illegal immigration, cybercrime discussed • Zardari calls for deepening strategic alliance between the countries ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Malaysia on Saturday agreed to establish a joint working group between their interior ministries to promote institutional cooperation, with a focus on counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, cybercrime and the prevention of illegal immigration. The… ## [Pakistan orders up to five container ships to protect Gulf trade from war disruptions](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655572/pakistan) _2026-08-23 · kashaf.rehman · ArabNews_ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has directed its state-run shipping carrier to acquire up to five container vessels as it seeks to strengthen trade links with Gulf markets amid prolonged maritime disruption from the Iran war, a company spokesperson said. The move comes after the conflict, which began in late February, severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and drove up freight costs, hitting… ## [TikTok boosts child safety in Pakistan, removes 25 million underage accounts globally](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655571/pakistan) _2026-08-23 · kashaf.rehman · ArabNews_ ISLAMABAD: For social media platforms, keeping children off services they are too young to use is increasingly difficult when signing up can be as simple as entering a different date of birth. TikTok says it is trying to close that gap through a mix of technology, user reports and other signals, helping it identify and remove about 25 million accounts globally in the first quarter of 2026 that it… ## [Muslim politics struggle](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024704/muslim-politics-struggle) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (Muhammad Amir Rana) · Dawn - Home_ THERE are roughly 50 Muslim-majority countries in the world, nearly half of which claim to practise some form of democracy. Yet, arguably, only about seven to 11 qualify as functioning electoral democracies. This raises an uncomfortable question: why has democracy struggled to take deeper root in much of the Muslim world? Whatever the reason, the fact is that the majority of Muslim nations are… ## [Troops in Rawalpindi okayed for six months](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024660/troops-in-rawalpindi-okayed-for-six-months) _2026-08-23 · none@none.com (Iftikhar A. Khan) · Dawn - Home_ • Interior ministry says Punjab government requested for army deployment • Order comes over a month before PTI’s planned long march ISLAMABAD: The federal government has authorised the deployment of three companies of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi for six months to perform “sensitive security duties” and respond to any unforeseen situation, according to an interior ministry order dated Aug 21.… ## [Pakistan Beat Japan 4-3 to End 16-Year World Cup Win Drought](https://www.pakistantimes.com/sports/news/pakistan-beat-japan-4-3-to-end-16-year-world-cup-win-drought-14519/) _2026-08-23 · PT Web Desk · Pakistan Times_ Pakistan ended a 16-year wait for a victory at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup after producing a spirited comeback to beat Japan 4-3 in their classification match at Wagener Stadium on Saturday. The Green Shirts, appearing at the World Cup for the first time after an eight-year absence, had endured a difficult main-round campaign. \[…\] ## [China EV Door Recall Covers 4.3 Million Vehicles](https://photonews.com.pk/china-ev-door-recall/) _2026-08-23 · Web Desk · PhotoNews Pakistan_ BEIJING: The China EV door recall covers about 4.3 million vehicles from Tesla and eight other automakers over concerns that electronically operated doors could be difficult to open during emergencies. Tesla, Xiaomi and other manufacturers announced recalls or software updates on Friday, while Leapmotor, Xpeng and Geely disclosed their largest-ever recalls, according to Reuters. The safety concern… ## [Saudi students head back to class as new academic year gets underway](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655570/saudi-arabia) _2026-08-23 · romulo · ArabNews_ RIYADH: More than six million students across Saudi Arabia are expected to return to classrooms on Monday as the new academic year gets underway, including more than 1.6 million students in the Riyadh region. Authorities have stepped up preparations across the Kingdom to ensure a smooth and organized start to the 2026-27 academic year, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Riyadh General… ## [Pakistan’s Fiscal Deficit Falls to 2.6%, Lowest in Two Decades: Ahsan Iqbal](https://www.pakistantimes.com/pakistans-fiscal-deficit-falls-to-2-6-lowest-in-two-decades-ahsan-iqbal-14517/) _2026-08-23 · PT Web Desk · Pakistan Times_ Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan is moving from economic stabilization towards economic transformation, pointing to improvements in the fiscal deficit, exports, remittances and industrial activity. Presenting the Monthly Development Update for August, the minister said Pakistan had passed through a difficult period of economic… ## [PM Shehbaz Meets Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup-Winning Cricket Team](https://www.pakistantimes.com/cricket/news/pm-shehbaz-meets-pakistan-u-19-asia-cup-winning-cricket-team-14515/) _2026-08-23 · PT Web Desk · Pakistan Times_ Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met members of Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team, which won the U-19 Asia Cup 2025. The prime minister posed for a group photograph with the young cricketers as the team celebrated its achievement at the continental tournament. Pakistan’s U-19 Asia Cup triumph marked an important achievement for the country’s emerging cricket \[…\]