# national, headlines (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover national, headlines. Page: Feed: --- ## [Finance Minister chairs Access to Finance Steering Committee; reviews strong progress across priority sectors](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/finance-minister-chairs-access-finance-steering-committee-reviews-strong-progress-across-priority-sectors) _2026-08-25 · APP · The Nation - National_ Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired the fortnightly meeting of the Access to Finance Steering Committee reviewing progress on initiatives to expand affordable and inclusive finance across housing, agriculture, SMEs, exports, information technology, renewable energy and other priority sectors. ## [MNA inaugurates Rs 50m road infrastructure project](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/mna-inaugurates-rs-50m-road-infrastructure-project) _2026-08-25 · APP · The Nation - National_ Chairman, National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat and Divisional President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Member National Assembly (MNA) Malik Abrar Ahmed, accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary for Zakat and Ushr Punjab, Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) Malik Iftikhar Ahmed and MPA Malik Mansoor Afsar, inaugurated. ## [Yasir Irfan Gujjar appointed Media Coordinator of High Court Bar Association Rawalpindi](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/yasir-irfan-gujjar-appointed-media-coordinator-high-court-bar-association-rawalpindi) _2026-08-25 · APP · The Nation - National_ The High Court Bar Association (HCBA) Rawalpindi has appointed Yasir Irfan Gujjar, Advocate High Court, as its Media Coordinator, according to an official notification issued here on Sunday. ## [Gilani arrives in Phnom Penh to lead Pakistan delegation at ISC](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/gilani-arrives-phnom-penh-lead-pakistan-delegation-isc) _2026-08-25 · APP · The Nation - National_ Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, arrived in Phnom Penh on Tuesday to lead the Pakistani delegation at the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers' Conference (ISC) hosted by the Kingdom of Cambodia. ## [Pakistan keen to elevate Pakistan-Saudi ties into strategic economic partnership: PM](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/pakistan-keen-elevate-pakistan-saudi-ties-strategic-economic-partnership-pm) _2026-08-25 · APP · The Nation - National_ Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said Pakistan was keen to elevate its economic relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial strategic economic partnership in line with the vision of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. ## [New monsoon spell expected across Pakistan from August 27](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/new-monsoon-spell-expected-across-pakistan-august-27) _2026-08-25 · Web Desk · The Nation - National_ The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast another monsoon spell across Islamabad and several other parts of Pakistan from August 27, with strong winds also expected during the period. ## [DNA tests completed in Hina Javed murder case](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/dna-tests-completed-hina-javed-murder-case) _2026-08-25 · Web Desk · The Nation - National_ DNA tests of key suspects in the Hina Javed murder case have been completed at the Punjab Forensic Science Agency in Lahore. ## [Pakistan’s cement exports rise 9.58% in July](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/pakistan-s-cement-exports-rise-9-58-percent-july) _2026-08-25 · Web Desk · The Nation - National_ Pakistan's cement exports increased by 9. ## [Punjab to revive sports activities in schools](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/punjab-revive-sports-activities-schools) _2026-08-25 · Web Desk · The Nation - National_ The Punjab government on Tuesday decided to restore sports activities in educational institutions across the province, announcing mega sports events at schools from October to December. ## [CM Maryam leaves for China on four-day visit](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/cm-maryam-leaves-china-four-day-visit) _2026-08-25 · Web Desk · The Nation - National_ Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif departed for China on Tuesday on a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between Punjab and China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/w9nVXT00o2nr) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [PM directs comprehensive reforms to modernise agriculture sector](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/pm-directs-comprehensive-reforms-modernise-agriculture-sector) _2026-08-23 · OUR STAFF REPORT · The Nation - National_ Shehbaz Sharif chairs meeting to review flood damages in monsoon rains. ## [Govt, PTI play blame game over Imran hospital transfer saga](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/govt-pti-play-blame-game-imran-hospital-transfer-saga) _2026-08-23 · OUR STAFF REPORT · The Nation - National_ Info minister slams PTI, sisters of Imran Khan for contempt of court Says PTI spreading false propaganda over Imran's health issue SC order on PTI founder's medical checkup fully implemented: Tarar PTI files contempt petition over jailed party founder's hospital move Plea seeks action against prime minister, law minister,. ## [Does Hamza Shehbaz really want to return to active political role?](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/hamza-shehbaz-really-want-return-active-political-role) _2026-08-23 · JAVAID UR RAHMAN · The Nation - National_ ISLAMABAD - The sudden appearance of former Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz in Parliament, along with some political activities at the Centre, has surprised many, particularly given the timing of his entry. ## [Pakistan, Malaysia agree to strengthen security cooperation](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/pakistan-malaysia-agree-strengthen-security-cooperation) _2026-08-23 · Imran Mukhtar · The Nation - National_ ISLAMABAD - Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held talks with Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail in Islamabad, where both sides agreed to expand cooperation in counterterrorism, anti-narcotics efforts, cybercrime prevention, and immigration management. ## [Pakistan Railways plans to revive suspended train routes in phases starting next month](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/pakistan-railways-plans-revive-suspended-train-routes-phases-starting-next-month) _2026-08-23 · OUR STAFF REPORT · The Nation - National_ Multan - Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has announced a plan to lay a 105-kilometer track for connecting Thar Coal to the railway network. ## [Electric bus service to be launched in Multan soon, says Punjab CM](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/electric-bus-service-launched-multan-soon-says-punjab-cm) _2026-08-23 · NEWS WIRE · The Nation - National_ LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the historic city of Multan has immense potential to become a major tourism hub, with the provincial government undertaking multi-billion-rupee projects for the restoration and rehabilitation of its historic sites. ## [Pakistan’s ambassador presents credentials to President of Dominican Republic](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2026/pakistan-s-ambassador-presents-credentials-president-dominican-republic) _2026-08-23 · NEWS WIRE · The Nation - National_ ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh presented his credentials to Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Santo Domingo, accrediting him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to the Dominican Republic. ## [DPM directs implementation of restructuring plan for DISCOs](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Aug-2026/dpm-directs-implementation-restructuring-plan-discos) _2026-08-22 · APP · The Nation - National_ Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Saturday, chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP). ## [DPM Dar directs coordinated, timely action for development projects implementation](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Aug-2026/dpm-dar-directs-coordinated-timely-action-development-projects-implementation) _2026-08-22 · APP · The Nation - National_ Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Saturday, directed all concerned authorities to ensure coordinated and timely action for the effective implementation of development projects and to maintain momentum in the Government's broader agenda of economic development and improved connectivity. ## [Punjab braces for more monsoon rain as PDMA warns of urban flooding](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Aug-2026/punjab-braces-monsoon-rain-pdma-warns-urban-flooding) _2026-08-22 · Web Desk · The Nation - National_ Most districts across Punjab are expected to receive further monsoon rainfall through August 23, prompting the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to place several districts on alert over the risk of urban and flash flooding. ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/h8BBl2409w0l) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [Mohsin Naqvi, Malaysian counterpart agree on joint working group, security cooperation](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Aug-2026/mohsin-naqvi-malaysian-counterpart-agree-joint-working-group-security-cooperation) _2026-08-22 · APP · The Nation - National_ Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held talks with Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail in Islamabad, where both sides agreed to expand cooperation in counterterrorism, anti-narcotics efforts, cybercrime prevention, and immigration management. ## [Bangladesh open to Pakistan-Turkiye-Saudi Arabia defence framework](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Aug-2026/bangladesh-open-pakistan-turkiye-saudi-arabia-defence-framework) _2026-08-22 · Web Desk · The Nation - National_ Bangladesh has indicated that it is open to joining a possible joint economic or defence framework involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, according to Bangladeshi media reports. ## [Seventh monsoon spell brings rain forecast for Punjab](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Aug-2026/seventh-monsoon-spell-brings-rain-forecast-punjab) _2026-08-22 · Web Desk · The Nation - National_ The seventh spell of the monsoon has entered Pakistan, with intermittent rain expected in Lahore and several other districts of Punjab today and tomorrow, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). ## [KP steps up dengue preparedness under 2026 action plan](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Aug-2026/kp-steps-dengue-preparedness-2026-action-plan) _2026-08-22 · OUR STAFF REPORT · The Nation - National_ PESHAWAR - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Min ister for Health Khale eq-ur-Rehman on Friday chaired a meeting to review progress on the Dengue Ac tion Plan 2026, with a par ticular focus on prevention and control measures, dis ease surveillance and prepa rations to contain any possi ble spread of the disease. ## [Pakistan, Google sign MoU to drive $30b digital economy](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Aug-2026/pakistan-google-sign-mou-drive-dollar-30b-digital-economy) _2026-08-22 · MATEEN HAIDER · The Nation - National_ Shehbaz Sharif calls signing ceremony a wonderful day in Pakistan, Google partnership Says our youth can really turn around Pakistan's fortunes n Addresses participants of Balochistan National Workshop Rejects violence, attacks on innocent people in Balochistan, says grievances should be addressed through dialogue. ## [Foreign-sponsored proxies being employed to destabilise Balochistan: Field Marshal](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Aug-2026/foreign-sponsored-proxies-employed-destabilise-balochistan-field-marshal) _2026-08-22 · OUR STAFF REPORT · The Nation - National_ Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir emphasises need to holistically counter hostile propaganda, expose false narratives Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail calls on COAS Pakistan, Congo sign MoU to boost defence cooperation. ## [Government perfectly shuts down rumour mill](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Aug-2026/government-perfectly-shuts-rumour-mill) _2026-08-22 · JAVAID UR RAHMAN · The Nation - National_ ISLAMABAD - Former prime minister Imran Khan's visit was just a seventh medical checkup in the hospital. ## [Govt flouted SC order, committed contempt of court, says Sohail Afridi](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Aug-2026/govt-flouted-sc-order-committed-contempt-court-says-sohail-afridi) _2026-08-22 · OUR STAFF REPORT · The Nation - National_ PESHAWAR - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi, addressing an important press conference at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad on Friday, said Supreme Court's order issued by a three-member bench regarding the medical treatment of Imran Khan had been disregarded, describing the act as deeply regrettable,. ## [CM Maryam inaugurates country’s first heart transplant centre](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Aug-2026/cm-maryam-inaugurates-country-s-first-heart-transplant-centre) _2026-08-22 · OUR STAFF REPORT · The Nation - National_ LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated Pakistan's first heart transplant centre at the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology, announcing free heart transplant treatment for deserving patients and a special fund to cover the cost of the procedures. ## [Heavy rain, urban flooding risk forecast in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, several areas during weekend](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Aug-2026/heavy-rain-urban-flooding-risk-forecast-islamabad-rawalpindi-several-areas-weekend) _2026-08-21 · APP · The Nation - National_ The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday forecast more rain-wind/thundershower in Islamabad, the Potohar region, upper Punjab, Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan during the night, with isolated heavy rainfall also expected at a few places. ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5APYbPAuCnJa) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Congo Defence delegation calls on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Aug-2026/congo-defence-delegation-calls-field-marshal-syed-asim-munir) _2026-08-21 · APP · The Nation - National_ A high-level defence delegation of the Democratic Republic of Congo, headed by Lieutenant General Banza Mwilambwe Jules, Chief of Defence of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) here on Friday at General Headquarters. ## [Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds forecast across upper and central Pakistan](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Aug-2026/rain-thunderstorms-strong-winds-forecast-across-upper-central-pakistan) _2026-08-21 · Web Desk · The Nation - National_ The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast another spell of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across several parts of upper and central Pakistan during the weekend. ## [President Zardari for further strengthening Pakistan-China economic, trade cooperation](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Aug-2026/president-zardari-strengthening-pakistan-china-economic-trade-cooperation) _2026-08-21 · APP · The Nation - National_ President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday called for further strengthening economic and trade cooperation between Pakistan and China, particularly by promoting greater business-to-business engagement and exploring new avenues of collaboration. ## [Malaysian home minister visits NADRA headquarters, praises Pakistan’s digital identity systems](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Aug-2026/malaysian-home-minister-visits-nadra-headquarters-praises-pakistan-s-digital-identity-systems) _2026-08-21 · Web Desk · The Nation - National_ Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail visited the headquarters of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in Islamabad, accompanied by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry. ## [DPM Dar reviews preparations for upcoming diplomatic engagements in Pakistan](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Aug-2026/dpm-dar-reviews-preparations-upcoming-diplomatic-engagements-pakistan) _2026-08-21 · APP · The Nation - National_ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired a meeting to review Pakistan's forthcoming high-level diplomatic engagements scheduled in the coming weeks. ## [PTI signals reconciliation with military](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Aug-2026/pti-signals-reconciliation-military) _2026-08-21 · Imran Mukhtar · The Nation - National_ ISLAMABAD - The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has sent a strong reconciliation signal as former prime minister Imran Khan's close aide ruled out confrontation with the establishment or Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. ## [Jailed Imran Khan shifted to hospital amid tight security](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Aug-2026/jailed-imran-khan-shifted-hospital-amid-tight-security) _2026-08-21 · MATEEN HAIDER · The Nation - National_ ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan was moved to the Shifa Hospital from Adiala Jail after Thursday midnight amid tight police security. ## [PM Shehbaz says govt ready for constructive dialogue with opposition](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Aug-2026/pm-shehbaz-says-govt-ready-constructive-dialogue-opposition) _2026-08-21 · OUR STAFF REPORT · The Nation - National_ PM meets Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani. ## [Senate, NA pass bills restructuring military, nuclear command](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Aug-2026/senate-na-pass-bills-restructuring-military-nuclear-command) _2026-08-21 · Imran Mukhtar · The Nation - National_ ISLAMABAD - The Senate and the National Assembly on Thursday passed " The National Command Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026" and "The Defence Forces of Pakistan Bill, 2026". ## [Financial irregularities wouldn’t be tolerated, CM warns Suthra Punjab companies](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Aug-2026/financial-irregularities-wouldn-t-tolerated-cm-warns-suthra-punjab-companies) _2026-08-21 · OUR STAFF REPORT · The Nation - National_ | Workers must be paid salaries in first week of every month. ## [Brazilian FM felicitates DPM on signing of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement](https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Aug-2026/brazilian-fm-felicitates-dpm-signing-makkah-joint-defence-agreement) _2026-08-20 · APP · The Nation - National_ Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday received a telephone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Mauro Vieira, and discussed matters of mutual interest. ## [PM seeks stronger Pakistan-Syria ties in trade, defence and education](https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Aug-2026/pm-seeks-stronger-pakistan-syria-ties-trade-defence-education) _2026-08-20 · Web Desk · The Nation - National_ Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, while recalling the historic and multifaceted Pakistan-Syria ties, emphasized the need to translate the longstanding Pakistan-Syria friendship into enhanced cooperation across politics, defence, trade, investment, education, and human resource development. ## [PM Shehbaz invites opposition for talks](https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Aug-2026/pm-shehbaz-invites-opposition-talks) _2026-08-20 · Web Desk · The Nation - National_ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday invited the opposition to resolve outstanding issues through meaningful dialogue, saying the government remained ready for constructive engagement. ## [SC returns govt plea against Imran Khan’s hospital transfer](https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Aug-2026/sc-returns-govt-plea-imran-khan-s-hospital-transfer) _2026-08-20 · Web Desk · The Nation - National_ The Supreme Court registrar's office has returned a review petition filed by the federal government against the apex court's order directing the transfer of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical assessment and treatment, sources said on Thursday. ## [Syrian FM in Islamabad to discuss bilateral ties, regional issues](https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Aug-2026/syrian-fm-islamabad-discuss-bilateral-ties-regional-issues) _2026-08-20 · Web Desk · The Nation - National_ Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani arrived in Islamabad late Wednesday on an official two-day visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office said.