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Hafiiz Naeem warns of nationwide strike over inflationPublished on: August 22, 2026 12:40 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- Jamaat-i-Islami chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has warned of a strike if the government ignores public demands. He made the statement while addressing a sit-in against petroleum levy... Read More


Vatican Cardinal relic ritual sparks online debatePublished on: August 22, 2026 12:28 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- A Vatican cardinal has sparked online debate after kissing the exposed skull of Saint Agatha during a ceremony in Sicily. Cardinal Pietro Parolin performed the gesture on August 1... Read More


Supreme Court allows White House ballroom work for nowPublished on: August 22, 2026 12:21 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed Donald Trump's administration to continue work on a White House ballroom. The court issued an administrative stay on Friday. The decis... Read More


Shehbaz vows to deepen ties with MalaysiaPublished on: August 22, 2026 12:14 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to stronger ties with Malaysia. He made the remarks during a meeting with Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasu... Read More


Dar meets Malaysian interior minister to boost tiesPublished on: August 21, 2026 11:34 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Malaysian Interior Minister Saifuddin Nasruddin Ismail in Islamabad on Friday. The meeting took place at Pakistan's Minist... Read More


FIFA punishes players after World Cup final clashPublished on: August 21, 2026 11:21 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- FIFA has punished Argentine and Spanish players after a violent clash following the 2026 World Cup final. The governing body announced bans and fines on August 21. The incident oc... Read More


Ilja Dragunov leaves WWE after unexpected career turnPublished on: August 21, 2026 11:11 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- Ilja Dragunov has left WWE after his contract expired, ending a surprising chapter in his wrestling career. The 32-year-old wrestler returned to action in October 2025 after missi... Read More


Eight Muslim states strongly condemn Israel's settlement planPublished on: August 21, 2026 10:51 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries have strongly condemned Israel's settlement policies in the occupied Palestinian territories. The countries also rejected the E-1 settlem... Read More


US warns Iran of tougher sanctions as China urges diplomacyPublished on: August 21, 2026 10:34 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- The United States (US) has threatened Iran with tougher sanctions and continued economic pressure. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington would impose the toughest sanct... Read More


Investors show strong interest in Gepco privatisationPublished on: August 21, 2026 10:34 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- Pakistan's Privatisation Commission has received 11 Expressions of Interest for Gepco proposed privatisation. The interested groups seek between 51 and 100 per cent ownership. The... Read More