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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... और पढ़ें


Trump pushes for early meeting with Kim Jong UnPublished on: August 19, 2026 10:49 AM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


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... और पढ़ें


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... और पढ़ें


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... और पढ़ें


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... और पढ़ें


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... और पढ़ें


Google opens first office in Pakistan, backs $30bn IT export ambitionPublished on: August 19, 2026 7:13 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated Google Pakistan's office in Islamabad, saying there was a great scope to have a wonderful partnership with Google and enhance ... और पढ़ें


Govt hikes oil prices for second straight day as hopes for Iran deal fadePublished on: August 19, 2026 7:13 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- The federal government increased the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs 5.27 per litre and petrol by Rs 3.34 per litre, effective Wednesday, August 19. According to a notific... और पढ़ें


ISPR slams India's Bollywood-style documentary to cover up last year's military failurePublished on: August 19, 2026 7:11 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- The military's media affairs wing on Tuesday slammed India's "Bollywood-style" documentary on its 'Operation Sindoor', saying it had "cobbled together a propaganda video to projec... और पढ़ें