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August 31, 2026
Court hands Hindu woman to family after alleged forced conversion and marriage
A judicial decision has restored a Hindu woman to her family following allegations of coercive religious conversion and forced matrimony. Th...
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August 31, 2026
Lionel Messi says retiring from international football
Lionel Messi announces his departure from international football, marking the end of an era for Argentine soccer. The legendary forward expl...
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August 31, 2026
PPP chairman Bilawal refutes reports of his engagement, wedding
"Nothing as such has taken place; neither do I know any Princess Gloria,” the Bhutto scion says in a video statement.
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August 31, 2026
Police constable martyred in IED attack on police van in KP's Karak
Six police officers injured in the incident and were admitted to the hospital.
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August 31, 2026
Depleted US Strategic Petroleum Reserve loses potency as Iran war grinds on
Trump has said the US would refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil, but it was unclear how quickly that could help repl...
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August 31, 2026
IHC dismisses 3 petitions from Adiala prisoners seeking private hospital treatment, communication with relatives abroad
Court observes that SC's Aug 18 order concerning Imran's treatment is interim, cannot be treated as final decision creating legal right for...
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August 31, 2026
Hague court orders India to uphold Indus Waters Treaty, suspend work on its hydro project
The Permanent Court of Arbitration has issued a significant ruling requiring India to comply with the Indus Waters Treaty and halt construct...
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August 31, 2026
Pakistani climber Asma Mushtaq's body recovered on GB's Spantik Peak nearly 10 days after her death
Mushtaq died on Aug 20 due to high-altitude sickness while descending from the mountain.
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August 31, 2026
Mir Raza murder case: SHC reserves order on family's plea seeking JIT
Family's lawyer argues that the probe team that has failed to trace the suspects cannot support the judicial commission.
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August 31, 2026
CDF Munir meets Turkish defence minister ahead of first Makkah defence pact meeting
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif held strategic discussions with his Turkish counterpart to strengthen bilateral military cooperatio...
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August 31, 2026
The first teaser for Mahira Khan and Wahaj Ali's new drama, Mitti De Baway, sheds light on the past
Pakistani entertainment enthusiasts are buzzing over the first promotional glimpse of Mitti De Baway, the upcoming drama featuring acclaimed...
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August 31, 2026
IHC seeks replies from ministries, Pemra, PTA on plea seeking to regulate children's social media use
Petitioner's lawyer contends that safeguarding the best interests of children is a “constitutional and legal responsibility of the state”, s...
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August 31, 2026
Bangladesh, India 'very sincere' over delayed cricket series: BCB president
Tamim Iqbal says “intentions are very positive” as series initially scheduled for 2025 was delayed when bilateral ties soured.
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August 31, 2026
Imran's hospital transfer: SC turns down Uzma's application seeking early hearing of contempt plea
An similar request by Uzma had been turned down by the SC last week; the court is set to hear cases concerning Imran's health on Sept 16.
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August 31, 2026
IHC chief justice seeks copy of inquiry report on fire at Pims, details of action taken
Justice Dogar also seeks report on plea regarding culpability of Pims ED; court hears another petition alleging non-implementation of fire s...
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August 31, 2026
Nepal teams seek hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels after deadly floods
The unprecedented deluge on the Nepal-Tibet border has killed more than 900 people and nearly 5,000 are still missing.
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August 31, 2026
North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, vows to strengthen nuclear force
Foreign ministry accuses Washington of maintaining a confrontational stance, says expecting any easing of regional tensions is “pointless”.
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August 31, 2026
Modi’s hate policy
ORGANISED hate against the marginalised has defined Indian politics under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The UN...
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August 31, 2026
The trailer for Sheroes, starring Kinza Hashmi, Zara Noor Abbas and Ushna Shah, is out
The film will release in cinemas across Pakistan on September 18.
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August 31, 2026
England captain Joe Root shrugs off concerns over lbw run after Pakistan Test series win
“I’ve played this game a long time and I’ve always found ways of solving those problems and working it through,” he says.
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August 31, 2026
How Pakistan's budget is making nutritious food unfforable
Nutrient-rich foods are the first to be cut from diets due to a decrease in purchasing power.
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August 31, 2026
Leave your pervert glasses at the door, please
Pakistan is not equipped to handle the very real fallout of women being covertly recorded using Meta Glasses.
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August 31, 2026
2 terrorists killed during intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Washuk: state media
PTV says the terrorists killed were involved in attacks on the Mashkhel police station and the Customs House.
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August 31, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo's all-female music festival raises $20m for women's charities
Daisy Chain Fields featured performances by Chappel Roan, KATSEYE and Mitski.
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August 31, 2026
Sara Shakeel's Lahore exhibition You Can See Through Me uses bones and gemstones to show emotions
The London-based artist displayed her work in Pakistan after shows in the UK, Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong.
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August 31, 2026
High-rises sealed, three Islamabad hospitals fined over fire safety violations
Pims, Polyclinic and Capital Hospital fined Rs500,000 each for “non-compliance with fire and life safety requirements”.
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August 31, 2026
PM Shehbaz to embark on three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan today for SCO summit
PM Shehbaz to hold bilateral meetings with leaders of participating countries, in-depth discussions with Kyrgyz president.
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August 31, 2026
Google Maps renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ in US
Google Maps implements a significant geographic renaming strategy, designating Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for United States users while...
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August 31, 2026
‘Chinese firm interested in Punjab’s IT sector’
A Chinese technology company has expressed strong interest in expanding its operations within Punjab's growing information technology sector...
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August 31, 2026
New units
Pakistan's decentralisation strategy requires a comprehensive reassessment of its core objectives and expected outcomes. Policymakers must e...
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August 31, 2026
Another failed strategy?
The Trump administration's confrontational approach to economic sanctions against Iran mirrors historical patterns of coercive diplomacy tha...
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August 31, 2026
Gul Plaza fire commission blames no single entity or person directly
An official investigation into the Gul Plaza fire tragedy concludes that systemic failures across multiple public institutions, rather than...
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August 31, 2026
Six months on
Six months into the military campaign initiated by the United States and Israel targeting Iran, assessments reveal significant economic and...
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August 31, 2026
Nasa launches new telescope to map cosmos
NASA's latest space observatory represents a breakthrough in astronomical research, designed to investigate fundamental cosmic mysteries tha...
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August 31, 2026
Iran strikes US military targets in Jordan after American attack on Larak Island in latest in latest flare-up
Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran reach a critical point following military operations in the Persian Gulf region. Afte...
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August 31, 2026
Central Development Working Party clears five projects worth over Rs60 billion
Pakistan's Central Development Working Party has approved five major infrastructure initiatives totaling over Rs60 billion, marking signific...
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August 31, 2026
Health minister opposes ‘permanent’ staff in public sector hospitals
Healthcare administration faces significant restructuring as government leadership questions the role of ministerial oversight in hospital o...
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August 31, 2026
Injured policeman dies at hospital in DI Khan
Ghulam Saeed was among six personnel who sustained injuries when terrorists attacked police vehicle on Saturday.
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August 31, 2026
2 women die in KP's Shangla roof collapse
Rescue 1122 and residents say the house suddenly caved in due to heavy rain.
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August 31, 2026
Farmers in distress as livestock diseases spreading fast in KP
Express concern over unavailability of vaccines for lumpy skin and foot-and-mouth diseases; official says vaccination campaign under way in...
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August 31, 2026
Vehicle of Miramshah assistant commissioner comes under fire
Police sources say the official was not travelling in the vehicle, but his children and other family members were on board and remained unha...
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August 31, 2026
LPG profiteering goes unchecked as shortages push prices up in Taxila, Wah
Sellers charge up to Rs450 per kg despite official rate fixed at Rs254, say consumers.
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August 31, 2026
Police crackdown on kite flying launched in Rawalpindi
Delivery of kite flying equipment via goods transport and other modes will be monitored.
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August 31, 2026
Fresh Pakistan Railways cops to train at Lahore’s Elite police school
Pakistan Railways has initiated a specialized training program for 73 newly appointed Assistant Sub-Inspectors at Lahore's prestigious polic...
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August 31, 2026
1,415 ‘clinics’ sealed in six weeks across Punjab
Punjab's health regulatory authorities intensified their crackdown on illegal medical establishments, shutting down over 1,400 unlicensed cl...
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August 31, 2026
Girl sexually assaulted by rickshaw driver in Rawalpindi: police
A disturbing incident has been reported in Rawalpindi where a young girl was subjected to sexual assault by a rickshaw driver. According to...
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August 31, 2026
MQM-P slams PPP for dividing Karachi on ethnic lines
MQM-P intensified its political campaign by organizing a significant rally in Orangi Town, directly challenging PPP's governance model in Ka...
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August 31, 2026
‘Wahdat-i-Sindh’ rally vows to resist moves to divide province
A unified movement in Sindh has launched a comprehensive campaign to safeguard the province's territorial integrity and natural resources. T...
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August 31, 2026
Debate allowed in Sindh Assembly to expose ‘supporters of division’
The Sindh Assembly has sanctioned parliamentary debate as a strategic mechanism to identify and challenge separatist elements threatening pr...
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August 31, 2026