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Iran sets demands for reopening Strait of HormuzPublished on: August 19, 2026 11:03 AM

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 -- Iran has handed the United States a list of demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The development could influence ongoing efforts to reduce regional tensions. Read More: Horm... Read More


Trump pushes for early meeting with Kim Jong UnPublished on: August 19, 2026 10:49 AM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- US President Donald Trump has urged his aides to arrange an early meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The Wall Street Journal reported the development, citing US offic... Read More


Shaheen Afridi leads Pakistan Gold to Champions Cup titlePublished on: August 19, 2026 10:36 AM

MULTAN, Aug. 19 -- Pakistan Gold defeated Pakistan Greens by 101 runs to win the National Champions Cup One-Day tournament. Captain Shaheen Afridi produced a remarkable bowling performance in the fina... Read More


Kartik Aaryan injured during film shootPublished on: August 19, 2026 10:26 AM

MUMBAI, Aug. 19 -- Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan suffered a knee injury during the shooting of an upcoming film. He was later taken to a hospital in Mumbai for treatment. Read More: Kartik Aaryan rev... Read More


UAE suspends dealings with Iran amid rising tensionsPublished on: August 19, 2026 10:04 AM

ABU DHABI, Aug. 19 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended all trade, business and financial dealings with Iran. The suspension will remain in place until further notice. Read More: UAE leave... Read More


Syrian FM begins two-day Pakistan visitPublished on: August 19, 2026 9:50 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani will visit Pakistan on August 19 for two-day official talks. The visit comes at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.... Read More


FBR makes reporting of major transactions mandatoryPublished on: August 19, 2026 9:42 AM

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 19 -- The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made reporting of transactions above Rs10 million mandatory. The requirement comes under the Finance Act 2026. Read More: FBR tells busine... Read More


Court ruling based on merit, says Shafi JanPublished on: August 19, 2026 9:38 AM

KARACHI, Aug. 19 -- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan has defended the Supreme Court's decision concerning Imran Khan's medical treatment. He questioned the government's objection to a... Read More


Six killed in crash near OrmaraPublished on: August 19, 2026 9:32 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Six people were killed in a tragic road accident on the Coastal Highway near Ormara on Wednesday. The victims included two men, two women, and two children. According to police, ... Read More


Pakistan keeps Indian aircraft out until SeptemberPublished on: August 19, 2026 9:15 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Pakistan has extended its existing airspace restrictions on Indian-registered aircraft until September 24, 2026, according to an official notification. The restriction also covers... Read More