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August 28, 2026
National Democratic Movement vows to resist move to create new provinces
Describes proposal as an attempt to divide KP.
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August 28, 2026
KP cabinet approves MDCAT through govt testing agency
Information minister says that a committee has been formed to examine the technical and legal aspects of the transition.
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August 28, 2026
40 robbery incidents reported in Rawalpindi in single day
29 people have been deprived of their mobile phones, six of their motorcycles, and cash and gold jewellery by bandits in different parts of...
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August 28, 2026
Pakistan’s response to climate change must be practical: experts
Experts agree that climate change must be treated as a present reality rather than a distant future threat.
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August 28, 2026
Minor girl allegedly raped in Rawalpindi
The accused managed to escape before the police arrived at the scene.
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August 28, 2026
Punjab University hostel affairs under scanner after delay in wardens’ extension
Teachers’ alliance alleges that wardens with expired tenures are performing duties; wants equal opportunities for all teachers.
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August 28, 2026
Minor abducted, raped and killed by teen cousin in Gujrat
Police have registered a case against the suspect.
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August 28, 2026
Punjab to expand AI, digital cooperation
Punjab CM Maryam invites Huawei to invest in the Nawaz Sharif IT City.
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August 28, 2026
Probe finds station master responsible for derailment in Punjab
The incident caused a loss of millions to the Pakistan Railways due to the damage to the rolling stock and a stretch of the up-track.
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August 28, 2026
Dual system imposed on country will collapse soon, Haleem tells PTI workers
Hundreds take part in Jamshoro rally for Imran’s release
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August 28, 2026
Sindh Assembly to discuss new provinces issue next week
House approves adjournment motion moved by Nisar Khuhro with majority vote for two-hour discussion on Monday.
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August 28, 2026
‘Wanted terrorist’ held in CTD raid in Karachi
CTD says the suspected terrorist was allegedly involved in targeted killings of religious scholars.t
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August 28, 2026
Karachi mayor opens road project in Malir
Says the travel time from the city to Malir has now been reduced to 15 to 20 minutes.
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August 28, 2026
Govt seeks fresh financing plan for ML-1 section
ISLAMABAD: The proposed construction of the 460km Rohri-Multan section of the long-delayed Karachi-Peshawar Main...
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August 28, 2026
Iran opens door to talks if US ends economic squeeze
Tehran says US pressure doesn’t work; ties reopening of Hormuz to end of naval blockade.
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August 28, 2026
Govt cuts petrol price by Rs0.58, HSD by Rs0.17
According to a Petroleum Division notification, the new prices will be applicable from Aug 29 to Aug 31.
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August 28, 2026
'Profound consequences': Indus Water Treaty must not be weaponised, FM Dar warns India
“Pakistan will safeguard its legitimate rights and interests under the Treaty and international law,” the foreign minister says.
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August 28, 2026
SECP introduces unified framework for 'faster and easier' entry into Pakistan's capital market
Pakistan's Securities and Exchange Commission has unveiled a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to democratize access to the capita...
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August 28, 2026
10 of 12 parties prequalified for Fesco privatisation, K-Electric withdraws
The prequalified parties will now proceed to the next stage of the transaction in accordance with the approved process.
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August 28, 2026
'No oath, no membership': ECP withdraws notification for Senate by-poll on seat won by PTI's Murad Saeed
The notification says there is a clear constitutional distinction between a “returned candidate” and a “Member of Parliament”.
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August 28, 2026
India signs deal with US to buy Javelin anti-tank missile systems
“This agreement reflects a defence partnership that is growing deeper, more capable, and more consequential,” says US Ambassador to India Se...
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August 28, 2026
'Ran for our lives': Tales of survival from Nepal-China disaster
“As we were climbing up, we could hear what felt like explosions. They were rocks and boulders crashing,” pilgrim says.
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August 28, 2026
Last-wicket duo take England to 290 all out in 2nd Test against Pakistan
Tongue's undefeated 30, off 48 balls including four boundaries, surpassed his previous highest Test score of 19 against Australia.
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August 28, 2026
New Israeli strikes kill 3 in Gaza, authorities say
Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis said the three victims belonged to the same family, with two aged 42 and one aged 28.
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August 28, 2026
Who is Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani, the new prime minister of AJK?
At 46, Gillani finds himself in the highest elected office in AJK — only five years after losing the Assembly seat that many might have assu...
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August 28, 2026
Men are turning to cosmetic clinics to complete their weight-loss transformations
While women still account for the overwhelming majority of aesthetic treatments, demand among men has risen in recent years.
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August 28, 2026
AJK assembly elects PML-N's Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani as the new prime minister
Winning candidate bags 30 votes.
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August 28, 2026
Govt withdraws controversial telecom bill, to bring new draft of proposed legislation
Government reverses course on contested telecommunications legislation, announcing plans to develop a revised version of the bill. The withd...
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August 28, 2026
Laam Fashion Week to return to Lahore from October 23 to 26
Lahore's fashion scene is set to ignite as Laam Fashion Week makes its highly anticipated comeback this autumn. Running from October 23-26,...
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August 28, 2026
Mir Raza murder case: Karachi police book 'around 100 demonstrators' for allegedly blocking Sharea Faisal
Judicial commission summons MLO who performed Mir Raza's first autopsy.
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August 28, 2026
Sanam Saeed and Emmad Irfani return to screens together in first teaser for Gulbahar
The pair last appeared together in Kafeel, to critical acclaim.
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August 28, 2026
Peace committee member killed, 8 injured in IED blast in Upper South Waziristan market
A tragic incident unfolded in Upper South Waziristan's marketplace when an improvised explosive device detonated, claiming the life of a pea...
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August 28, 2026
'No one will be spared,' says Mustafa Kamal on Pims fire, calls for reforming healthcare system
Tragedy cannot be an “episode lasting merely a few days,” he says; Rs5m compensation announced for affected families.
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August 28, 2026
Why does Bangladesh's Gen Z love Pakistani music so much?
Bangladeshis are now braving rain, paying premium ticket prices and travelling long distances to see their favourite artists live.
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August 28, 2026
Mahira Khan, Naimal Khawar ask how many more kids need to die after 14 babies perish in hospital fire
Actors Bushra Ansari and Khaled Anam are furious at authorities over the incident.
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August 28, 2026
King Harald, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89
Norway's King Harald V, a progressive monarch who modernized the Scandinavian kingdom during his 35-year reign, passed away at age 89 at Osl...
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August 28, 2026
Two days on, rescuers scour debris in Nepal as risk of fresh flooding grows
Death toll stands at 469; almost 1,000 missing in Nepal and neighbouring Tibet.
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August 28, 2026
PM Shehbaz says Makkah defence pact has sent 'message of peace, unity throughout region'
Says the agreement has brought Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye "closer together".
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August 28, 2026
They told me to remove my uterus. I refused.
An alternative to hysterectomy that few women in Pakistan know exists.
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August 28, 2026
Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime, has passed away at 85
The actor had a long list of credits, including King Kong and Winnie the Pooh's downcast friend Eeyore.
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August 28, 2026
Infant deaths at Pims prompt Sindh govt to renew fire safety directives
Recent infant fatalities at Pims hospital have prompted Sindh's government to strengthen fire safety protocols across healthcare facilities....
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August 28, 2026
Gilgit-Baltistan to auction 117 trophy hunting permits
Gilgit-Baltistan is preparing to release 117 trophy hunting permits through an auction system, representing a significant wildlife managemen...
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August 28, 2026
Hamza takes on ‘new role’ in Islamabad
Political figure Hamza emerges with fresh responsibilities in Pakistan's capital as the PML-N administration consolidates power. Following a...
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August 28, 2026
IHC reserves verdict on pleas for Imran-style facilities
Pakistan's Islamabad High Court has postponed its decision on multiple petitions requesting special privileges for a high-profile detainee....
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August 28, 2026
A polity or petri dish?
Governance systems often function as experimental laboratories where policy decisions directly impact ordinary citizens. This analysis exami...
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August 28, 2026
Human Rights Watch slams ‘ruthless’ Taliban govt after ban on protest
International human rights organizations have condemned the Taliban government's new comprehensive legislation that systematically restricts...
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August 28, 2026
Qatari PM holds Tehran talks
Qatar's Prime Minister engaged in strategic discussions with Iranian leadership to address pressing regional challenges. The diplomatic meet...
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August 28, 2026
Clearing the air
Air quality remains a critical environmental challenge as governments struggle to implement comprehensive pollution control strategies. Desp...
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August 28, 2026
Administrative delays aren’t employees’ fault, SC rules
India's Supreme Court has delivered a significant judgment emphasizing that government agencies cannot hold employees responsible for admini...
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August 28, 2026