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August 27, 2026
After deadly blaze at Pims, hospitals in Punjab told to ensure fire safety
CM Maryam directs fresh audit, seeks feasibility report for installing technology-driven fire-alarm safety systems.
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August 27, 2026
Trial for accused mastermind of 9/11 attacks set for June 2028
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, three co-defendants to go on trial before a military tribunal.
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August 27, 2026
Stars react in grief, horror and rage as 14 babies burn to death in Islamabad hospital blaze
A fire at the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 infants in the neonatal care unit.
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August 27, 2026
11 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operations in KP, Balochistan
Two terrorists killed in Bannu, five in South Waziristan and four in Khuzdar, Radio Pakistan reports.
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August 27, 2026
PM reaffirms Pakistan's appreciation for Saudi Arabia 'steadfast support, generous assistance'
In meeting with outgoing Saudi envoy, PM Shehbaz lauds the kingdom's “pivotal role in promoting peace and stability in the region”.
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August 27, 2026
Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue US-Iran mediation efforts
Iran says Qatari PM will discuss the continuation of the country's mediation efforts and other developments in the region during his visit.
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August 27, 2026
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, the 'polka dot queen', dead at 97
Her work was expressive of her own experiences with mental health challenges.
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August 27, 2026
Search underway for 1,000 missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Many of the missing are foreign tourists; US US Geological Survey believes the disaster was caused by a glacial collapse.
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August 27, 2026
Religious freedom panel urges sanctions against India's RSS during chief's US visit
A US-based religious freedom advocacy panel has called for diplomatic pressure on India, recommending sanctions against RSS leadership and g...
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August 27, 2026
Hike in flour, onion prices adds to consumers’ woes in Karachi
Karachi's flour market faces significant price escalation as millers implement increases reaching Rs275 per 50kg bag, intensifying financial...
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August 27, 2026
Search for meaning
This article explores how individuals with strong spiritual convictions demonstrate remarkable resilience when facing life's challenges. Thr...
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August 27, 2026
Islamabad ranks 83rd globally in public safety
Islamabad has achieved significant recognition in global urban safety metrics, securing the 83rd position among 401 cities worldwide. This n...
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August 27, 2026
Little to celebrate
In today's competitive global landscape, organizational stagnation represents a subtle yet dangerous trajectory toward irrelevance. When ins...
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August 27, 2026
Performance standards for distribution companies notified
Distribution companies operating across utility sectors must now comply with stricter performance standards that enforce automatic consumer...
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August 27, 2026
SBP mulls ending Rs10 note on rising costs
Pakistan's State Bank is considering discontinuing the Rs10 banknote due to escalating production expenses while simultaneously developing a...
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August 26, 2026
US designates UK-based Palestine Action as foreign 'terrorist group'
Also imposes sanctions on pro-Palestinian group Masar Badil; Palestine Action co-founder says move should be "wake-up call to anyone who car...
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August 26, 2026
Iran-Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz: What we know
Tehran continues to make full reopening of the Strait conditional on US concessions, particularly as the US imposes a counter-blockade on Ir...
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August 26, 2026
Situationer: Unanswered questions linger hours after Pims fire tragedy
Situationer: Unanswered questions linger hours after Pims fire tragedy
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August 26, 2026
Hina Javed murder case: Rawalpindi court extends physical remand of suspects for another 3 days
Complete postmortem report to be submitted after forensic agency's analysis report is received.
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August 26, 2026
Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry passes away at 80: TMZ
He had struggled with his health for over a decade after suffering a debilitating stroke.
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August 26, 2026
Bill Gates warns world dangerously unprepared for AI upheaval
“AI will either be the greatest equaliser ever invented or the worst source of injustice,” says the Microsoft founder.
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August 26, 2026
GB to auction hunting permits for 3 markhors, 14 blue sheep, 100 ibexes
The highest permit base rate is for markhor, set at $200,000; local business owners oppose hikes in permit rates.
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August 26, 2026
Pakistan captain Babar Azam returns against England '90pc fit'
"If it is on the field as captain or when I’m batting, I will just play my game,” says Pakistan Test captain.
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August 26, 2026
Centre, AJK govt to work with other parties to build consensus on governance, constitutional issues: Dar
British parliamentarians of Pakistani origin congratulate DPM Dar on PML-N’s victory in the recent AJK elections.
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August 26, 2026
Apparently, Ramsha Khan doesn't want be seen on social media at all
The actor was not visible in her sister's many wedding photos and reels and told journalist Hassan Choudary she didn't want to be on camera...
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August 26, 2026
Search team reaches suspected location of Pakistani climber Asma Mushtaq's body on Spantik, says minister
Attaullah Tarar says body believed to be buried under the snow, search operation ongoing.
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August 26, 2026
Nepal floods at China border kill 8, cause 'major casualties' in Tibet
Remote sensing and geo-information analyst says it seems a rock-ice avalanche occurred in Nepal, blocking the Lhende River and causing the c...
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August 26, 2026
Mahira Khan, Wahaj Ali to appear together in Green Entertainment’s action-packed Mitti De Baway
The trailer makes it look like a lovers to enemies to lovers plot.
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August 26, 2026
No lessons learnt: A timeline of hospital fires reported in Pakistan since 2010
Fires in large buildings are frequent in Pakistan, often due to poor safety laws and building codes as well as lax enforcement.
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August 26, 2026
'Heads must roll': Politicians, journalists demand accountability as Pims fire claims lives of 14 infants
A devastating fire at a Pims facility has resulted in the tragic loss of 14 infants, sparking widespread outrage among political leaders and...
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August 26, 2026
'Tired of being angry': Stars horrified as violence against women and girls rages on in Pakistan
The country was shaken recently by the gruesome murders of a five-year-old girl and a 45-year-old woman.
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August 26, 2026
What are US H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?
US President Trump has lambasted the visa programme and wants to permanently raise the fee from between $2,000 and $5,000 to more than $100,...
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August 26, 2026
Mo Naqvi doesn't want to spend his films translating Pakistan for the West
The filmmaker is done explaining his country and with his new film heading into international cinemas, he talks about what changed.
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August 26, 2026
Security, traffic plans for Eid Miladun Nabi processions
4,208 policemen deployed to secure religious rallies and gatherings in Karachi; over 910 personnel to regulate traffic in Rawalpindi.
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August 26, 2026
Pakistan's amateur radios are tuned in for the apocalypse
Hams prove the oldest technology is still the hardest to break.
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August 26, 2026
Mayor Mamdani opposes NYC event with leader of India's Hindu nationalist group
“I don’t support the rally, but I don’t know if the city has any jurisdiction on cancelling a private event,” he says.
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August 26, 2026
'A privilege, not a right': US to revoke visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers
The United States administration plans to revoke visas for approximately 200,000 asylum seekers, classifying visa acquisition for asylum pur...
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August 26, 2026
On Eid Miladun Nabi, PM Shehbaz and President Zardari urge nation to follow teachings of the Holy Prophet
Zardari urges justice, fairness, tolerance and interfaith harmony; PM Shehbaz calls for lives guided by Islam to overcome prevailing challen...
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August 26, 2026
Casualties feared as fire breaks out at Pims' gynae ward in Islamabad
A significant fire incident occurred at the gynecological ward of PIMS hospital in Islamabad, raising concerns about potential casualties am...
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August 26, 2026
Deaths in Township police custody: Forensic report confirms women were addicts: IGP
An Inspector General of Police report has substantiated allegations surrounding deaths occurring within township police custody, linking the...
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August 26, 2026
Israeli MP smashes West Bank memorial under army escort
A controversial incident unfolded in the West Bank when an Israeli Member of Parliament deliberately destroyed a Palestinian memorial monume...
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August 26, 2026
Pakistan Agricultural Research Council suspends officers over ‘recruitment irregularities’
Pakistan's Agricultural Research Council has initiated disciplinary action against multiple officers following an internal investigation int...
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August 26, 2026
Who controls the answer?
The digital information landscape is undergoing significant transformation as artificial intelligence assistants increasingly become the pri...
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August 26, 2026
Constituency issues dominate NA session
During the National Assembly proceedings, parliamentarians raised critical concerns about administrative restructuring and escalating gender...
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August 26, 2026
Pakistan sits on $7tr mineral trove, claims planning minister
Pakistan possesses an estimated $7 trillion in mineral reserves, according to Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, positioning the nation as a sig...
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August 26, 2026
‘Pakistan Idol’ in dark times
Pakistan faces a critical youth crisis that extends far beyond entertainment and media spectacles. While talent shows like Pakistan Idol pro...
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August 26, 2026
Fresh efforts at mediation revive hopes for US-Iran climbdown
Renewed diplomatic initiatives between the United States and Iran signal potential breakthrough in escalating tensions, with international o...
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August 26, 2026
Dual approach
The United States and Iran are engaged in a multifaceted diplomatic strategy combining both direct negotiations and indirect pressure mechan...
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August 26, 2026
Bannu police peace body protests personnel’s transfer
BANNU: A strong reaction has emerged from the Police Peace Committee and police personnel following the transfer of...
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August 26, 2026