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Punjab CM announces three-day Basant festival in March 2027Published on: August 19, 2026 6:58 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday announced that Basant Lahore 2027 will be held from March 12 to 14, inviting people from across Pakistan and abroad to join the three... Read More


2,778 new water filtration plants being established in nine districtsPublished on: August 19, 2026 6:58 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reviewed progress on clean drinking water projects across the province and directed the authorities to expedite their completion to e... Read More


PM appoints Syed Ali Raza as Public Affair Unit's legal adviserPublished on: August 19, 2026 6:58 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Syed Ali Raza as Legal Adviser, Public Affairs Unit, at the Prime Minister's Office. His appointment is made on pro-bono/honou... Read More


Trump says no talks with Iran underway or scheduledPublished on: August 19, 2026 6:58 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that no talks with Iran were underway or scheduled, adding that the Strait of Hormuz remained open under Washington's naval blockade. "T... Read More


Shreyans Financials & Capital Services reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.02 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Mumbai, Aug. 19 -- Net Loss of Shreyans Financials & Capital Services reported to Rs 0.02 crore in the quarter ended June 2026 as against net loss of Rs 0.02 crore during the previous quarter ended Ju... Read More


Atlantic Commercial Company reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.02 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Mumbai, Aug. 19 -- Net loss of Atlantic Commercial Company reported to Rs 0.02 crore in the quarter ended June 2026. There were no net profit/loss reported during the previous quarter ended June 2025.... Read More


Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri officially joins Barcelona from Manchester City, eyes Champions League glory

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Spain's FIFA World Cup-winning captain Rodri officially joined defending La Liga champions Barcelona from Premier League giants Manchester City on Tuesday. Barcelona were third-... Read More


FIA arrests over 100 passport agents in a month, NA toldPublished on: August 19, 2026 6:53 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary told the National Assembly on Tuesday that the Federal Investigation (FIA) had arrested more than 100 agents in operations over the ... Read More


Rain-related roof collapse claims two lives in RawalpindiPublished on: August 19, 2026 6:53 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- A roof collapse triggered by rainfall left two people dead and a 17-year-old girl injured in Madina Town, according to the district administration. The incident occurred when a h... Read More


UAE halts all trade dealings with Iran after escalation, missile alerts in Dubai

India, Aug. 19 -- The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran "until further notice", the country's foreign ministry said on Tuesday. U... Read More